Sonali Shenoy Santhanam

PhD, MsPT, IBCLC

Founder and Director of Facility

International Physiotherapist

Member Since: 2021

Original Join Date: 2021

No 10, 2nd Crescent Park Street, Teracotta Apt C1, Gandhinagar, Adyar Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600020 India

Professional Bio

Dr. Sonali holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Pittsburgh and Advanced Pelvic Health and OBG Certifications from The American Physical Therapy Association. She is also a Certified Yoga Therapist, Balance Body Pilates Instructor, HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Child Birth Educator, and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Education

KasturbaMedical College, Manipal University 2003

Bachelors in Physical Therapy

University of Pittsburgh 2005

Masters in Physical Therapy

University of Pittsburgh 2013

PhD

Awards

2005 Bradley Scholarship, University of Pittsburgh

2006 Abstract Recognition of Excellence Vision 2020

2006 IRR Day Best Research by a Pre-Doctoral Student

Nickname

Sonali

Preferred Pronouns

She / Her/Hers

Practice Name

Birth Basix

Practice Website

Practice Description

Birth Basix is a specialty clinic focused on women's health, established in 2009 by Dr. Sonali Santhanam. Since its inception, the clinic has expanded into a fully-equipped facility offering Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy and Pre and Post Natal Yoga, in addition to Childbirth Education and Lactation Consultation.

Located in Gandhinagar Adyar, Chennai India, Birth Basix provides comprehensive care and support to women through all milestones- from puberty to menopause.

Dr. Sonali holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from The University of Pittsburgh and Advanced Pelvic Health and OBG Certifications from The American Physical Therapy Association. She is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (500hr), HypnoBirthing Practitioner, Child Birth Educator, and Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Areas of Expertise

Constipation, Diastasis Rectus Abdominus (DRA), Pelvic Pain, Pregnancy & Postpartum, Urinary Incontinence

Populations Treated

Women

Practice Setting

Outpatient Clinic/Private Practice, Wellness/Prevention/Sports/Fitness Center

Business Hours

8 am -6pm IST

Home Visits

No

Telehealth Offered

Yes

Languages Spoken

English, Gujarathi, Hindi

University / College

University of Pittsburgh

Other Certifications

IBCLC HypnoBirthing