At The Gut Instinct, we operate with the idea that health, illness and sustainable, meaningful recovery are deeply collaborative journeys. A strong, cohesive team is the foundation of meaningful recovery and sustained wellness.
Our collaborators share this vision, working in synergy to offer integrative, patient-centered care that honors the complexity of the human experience. United by a shared commitment to mind-body medicine with a gut centric approach, we recognize that true healing arises when the physical, emotional, and psychological dimensions of health are addressed together.
Dr. Priyanka Paliwal, Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist
Co-founder PhysioGenics, Mulligan Practitioner, Aquatic Therapist (MSK), Certified NDS Therapist, Kinetic Control Practitioner
Diploma in Football Medicine (FIFA)
Dr. Manish Ray, Neuro-Physiotherapist
Co-founder PhysioGenics, Aquatic Therapist, Certified NDS Practitioner, NDT Practitioner, CIMT Therapist, PNF Level 3a IPNFA
Ketaki Kelkar, Psychotherapist
MSc. Psychotherapy
She specializes in adults facing issues such as managing anxiety, self-esteem and identity struggles, relationship conflicts, grief and loss, life transitions, abuse and chronic illnesses; and works with people of ages 18-60.
Her approach is eclectic, person-centric, trauma-informed, queer affirmative and influenced by psychosocial perspective and intersectionality. She is trained in Clinical Integrated Hypnotherapy, Body and Breath, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy and addressing Gender-Based Violence.
Gayatri Vaidya, Psychotherapist
Co-Founder, Nami Wellness.
M.A. in Clinical Psychology, PGD in Counselling Psychology.
She works closely with adolescents and couples, drawing from Emotion Focused, Psychodynamic, and Trauma-Informed approaches. Her style is relaxed, creative, and deeply empathetic.
Deshna Gundecha, Psychotherapist
Co-Founder, Nami Wellness.
M.A. in Counselling Psychology, M.Sc. in Organizational Psychology
Deshna blends mindfulness, somatic awareness, and psychodynamic insight in her sessions. She supports clients in exploring their inner world with warmth and depth. Her approach is relational, experiential, and rooted in autonomy and mutual respect