Welcome to Manasadhara Trust
Dr. Rajani A. Pai has made significant contributions to the welfare and protection of children through her dedicated social service. She served as a Member of the Juvenile Justice Board for two terms from 2003 to 2009, contributing to matters concerning children in need of care, protection, and appropriate rehabilitation. Her experience in mental healthcare, child guidance, and psychosocial rehabilitation provided valuable insight into addressing the emotional and social needs of children. She has also been associated with child welfare initiatives and founded the District Child Welfare Committee in Shivamogga. Through her professional and social work, Dr. Pai has consistently promoted dignity, protection, rehabilitation, and social inclusion for vulnerable children and families.
Dr. Preethi Vaman Shanbhag is a distinguished psychiatrist, Trustee of Manasadhara Trust, and a dedicated mental health professional with 18 years of experience in psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, and community mental health. She serves as Consultant Psychiatrist and Administrator at Manasa Nursing Home, Shimoga, and Academic Director of the Manasa Educational Foundation for Mental Health. She is also the Founder and Director of the Kateel Ashok Pai Memorial Institute and Manaspoorthi initiative, promoting children’s creativity and holistic development. Through workshops, awareness programmes, and public outreach, she actively advocates for mental health, psychosocial well-being, and inclusive community care.
Dr. Vaman M. Shanbhag is a distinguished Consultant Neurologist and Trustee of Manasadhara Trust, with over two decades of experience in clinical neurology. He holds an MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and DM in Neurology, and is a Gold Medalist in General Medicine. He serves as Head of the Department of Neurology at Manasa Nursing Home, Shivamogga. As a Trustee since 2016, he provides strategic guidance to advance accessible, community-based mental healthcare, reduce stigma, and strengthen integrated neurological and mental health services
Mr. Krish Shanbhag is currently pursuing his medical degree at KMC, Manipal. He has been an active participant in the activities of Manasadhara trust since the past few years. He holds a keen interest in AI and hospital management.
Dr. Praveen Chiluka is a Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in adult psychiatry, psychosocial rehabilitation, and geriatric mental health. He holds postgraduate diplomas in Geriatrics and Hospital Administration. He currently serves as CEO of Manasa Hospital, where he brings a strong administrative focus to clinical operations. He is also the Administrative Head of Manasadhara Rehabilitation Centre and Mukunda Geriatric Rehabilitation Centre, he oversees rehabilitation services for both adult and geriatric populations, with a particular focus on structured care models. His background in emergency medicine has led the development of clinical protocols and employee and patient safety guidelines across the hospital group. He is also involved in teaching, mentoring DNB Psychiatry residents, psychology students, and nursing trainees.
Dr. Karthik U.M. is a Consultant Neuro-Psychiatrist with over 13 years of experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health disorders. He specializes in Adult Psychiatry and Biological Psychiatry, providing evidence-based, patient-centered care tailored to individual needs. A Life Member of the Indian Psychiatric Society (IPS), Dr. Karthik is committed to improving mental well-being through scientific, compassionate, and ethical psychiatric practice. He currently serves as a Senior Consultant at Manasa Nursing Home.
Dr. Prashanth Isloor is a distinguished Senior Eye Surgeon and Consultant with over four decades of experience since 1982. He completed his MBBS from KMC Hubli and DOMS from MMC Mysore. He is self-employed and associated with Sagar Nursing Home and Super Speciality Eye Clinic. He has served as Honorary President of the Sushrutha Biomedical Waste Management Society, EC Member of Malnad Cancer Hospital, Past President of IMA Shimoga, and adviser to Rotary Eye Bank. We warmly welcome him.
Nidhi Kamate is an experienced Account and Sales Management professional with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. She has experience in aerospace and technology sectors, managing key client accounts, business operations, sales, bids, and project deliveries. She has worked with organizations including Aequs Aerospace, The Adecco Group, and NetConnect Global, handling reputed clients and driving business growth. Nidhi is skilled in client relationship management, demand planning, forecasting, P&L management, Salesforce, and MS Office. She is adaptable, a quick learner, and a strong team player.
Ramya Prabhu is a competent and result-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in technical documentation, curriculum management, customer success, and AI delivery. Currently serving as Customer Success AI Delivery Lead at Acquia, she brings expertise in applied AI, learning, content, and enablement. She is also passionate about Data Science and Machine Learning, with certifications in Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Science, and Machine Learning. Ramya holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from Canara Engineering College.
Dr. K.T. Shwetha is a psychologist, Founder of Anirvedha Foundation, Mangalore, and currently serves as Principal and Associate Professor in the Department of Clinical Psychology at KAPMIAHS. She holds a Ph.D. in Psychology from Mysore University and an M.Phil. In Clinical Psychology from KAPMIAHS, affiliated with RGUHS, Bengaluru. She has delivered over 250 mental health talks and specializes in teaching, clinical training, research, publications, and curriculum development across Indian universities.
Mr. Vinay M is a Civil Engineering professional with a strong academic and practical background. He completed his B.E. in Civil Engineering from JNNCE, Shivamogga (2003–2007) and M.Tech in Structural Engineering from M.S. Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bengaluru (2007–2009). He worked as a Consulting Civil Engineer and later served as an Assistant Professor at Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Bengaluru, from 2012 to 2018. Since 2018, he has been based in Shivamogga, actively engaged in the construction business.
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