DIRECTORS




Dr. Roopa Lakshmi B G
Founder Director
Dr. Roopa Lakshmi is responsible for creating an eco-system that develops an evidence-based system and structure for “integrative medicine,” combining the interventions of both Western and Eastern medical systems. As a founder, she is responsible for networking with like-minded professionals and channel-partnering to build the concept. Dr. Roopa has held key positions at many eminent hospitals and pharmaceutical companies. Being a graduate in pharmacy, a postgraduate in management, and completing various courses as a healer, combined with her vast experience in the medical industry, has given her the insight to create and set up a scientific eco-system that will help establish a strong healthcare destination center for professionals to practice and for individuals to seek trustworthy, safe treatment options by combining different medical systems and setting new standards for practitioners. Her journey in the last 15 years as a health entrepreneur has given her insights on setting up processes by bringing the right mix of professionals, and she is striving through this organization to create a scientific eco system for integrative medicine. Prior to IIMF, Dr. Roopa Lakshmi was a healthcare brand consultant and an entrepreneur in the health and wellness space. Dr. Roopa has played a pivotal role in various capacities while establishing diverse product and service lines in healthcare organizations, including the launch and incubation of projects. She is also the Founder Director of Aurazia Wellness Pvt. Ltd. and Sunandi Health and Wellness Private Limited, a start-up in the space of 'integrative medicine'. Having gained over 30 years of experience in health care strategic marketing, she has expertise in strategic planning, healthcare branding, and setting operational processes and developments.
Jayatheertha Koundinya
Director
A visionary business leader, Jayatheertha is involved in project development as well as developing marketing strategies for IIMF, which will provide the right exposure and build connections in the global market. He is an ambitious and passionate entrepreneur with over 26 years of experience in the sales and marketing of medical imaging equipment, healthcare IT, critical care, and operating room solutions. In the various lead roles he has held in the marketing profession in the hospital industry, Jayatheertha has been actively involved in launching many new products. A highly motivated individual with a positive attitude, he is adept at managing and mentoring people. He is also a trainer and has been a visiting faculty member in some of the well-known (Harvey Biomedical Institute and many eminent Biomedical Engineering Institutes) biomedical training institutes in India. He also leads Business Development at Sunandi health & wellness Private.Limited. Jayatheertha also specializes in marketing medical imaging equipment (ultrasound, X-ray, CT, and MRI) and software (PACS, teleradiology, and digital health solutions).
Mahender Singh. R
Co-founder and Director
Mahender Singh is responsible for the corporate relationship. He holds the additional responsibility of being the Chief Executive at Aurazia Wellness Pvt. Ltd. Mahender Singh, a management professional with over 35 years of diverse experience in hospitality, facilities and real estate operations management, business development, finance, and administrative services, is currently working on developing many academic modules in the focus areas of IIMF, which will enable empowering individuals and institutes in the healthcare sector. Mahender Singh’s specialties include end-to-end services encompassing research and advisory, organizational transactions and development, real estate transactions, structuring deals, acquisitions, and disposals of commercial land spaces, developing businesses for projects and construction verticals, operations management, and facility and property management. His experience includes being a Director of IFMA India and South Asia, VP Operations, Country Head of CRES, Regional Director, and Head of Business in various organizations like IFMA USA, Mortice Group-Tenon, IL&FS, Mahindras, Apeejay Group, G4S, and TATA's.
Dr. Raghavendra
Medical Director
With over 25 years of service in many eminent hospitals and corporate hospitals, Dr. Raghavendra MBBS, DNB, Geriatrician has gained experience in providing home healthcare services with a special focus to elders. Being a strong follower of integrative medicine in his own lifestyle and propagating it, today he is a strong contributor to Sunandi Holistic Elder Care. At Sunandi Care, his focus is to implement geriatric wellness, spiritual health, and nutrition programs. He is a certified yoga teacher who has taught medical students during his college days. He holds a diploma in geriatric care as well as being a certified sound healer, trainer, and public speaker in various prestigious forums. Practising and teaching yoga for medical students in his younger days compelled him to do a series of courses at the Bihar School of Yoga for certifications. He has a penchant for Vedic chants and is a certified classical music and Bharatanatyam dancer.