Most Influential Holistic Practitioners Bridging Science & Spirituality to Watch in 2025
In an era where modern medicine often focuses solely on the physical body, leaving little room for the unseen dimensions of healing, Shilpa Kudekar stands as a luminous bridge between science and spirit. Her journey from a medical scientist to a Reiki Master Practitioner, Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Sound Alchemist is not a simple career evolution but a profound story of transformation born from personal loss, resilience, and awakening. Through her work at Farasha Wellbeing, Shilpa redefines what it means to heal by uniting evidence-based science with the timeless wisdom of energy and consciousness.
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Shilpa Kudekar
Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach (FMCA/IFM), Certified Reiki Master Practitioner (Usui Shiki Ryoho), Certified Sound Healing Practitioner (IPHM), Medical Scientist (BLM Hons.) of Farasha Wellbeing
In the sterile corridors of conventional medicine, where protocols reign supreme and spirituality is often relegated to the waiting room, one practitioner dares to weave together seemingly disparate worlds. Shilpa Kudekar’s journey from Medical Scientist to Reiki Master, Functional Medicine Health Coach, and Sound Alchemist reads less like a career pivot and more like a cosmic calling answered through profound personal transformation.
Sukaina Parpia
Founder and CEO | SPAR UAE
The Middle East, a region renowned for its passion for luxury and cutting-edge technology, is undergoing a transformative shift with the rise of electric vehicles, particularly Tesla. As sustainability takes center stage in the automotive landscape, driven by visionary initiatives like H. H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s green economy goals, a burgeoning consumer base is emerging, eager to customize their electric vehicles with premium accessories. This shift presents a unique opportunity to cater to the discerning tastes of Tesla owners, who seek to enhance their driving experience with high-quality, innovative products that align with their commitment to sustainability.
Komal Jajoo
CEO, Hayford Integrated Training Institute
In the bustling landscape of Dubai’s business ecosystem, where innovation meets tradition and global aspirations converge with local expertise, few leaders have demonstrated the rare combination of visionary thinking, operational excellence, and unwavering commitment to human development that defines truly transformative leadership. Komal Jajoo stands as a testament to what emerges when purpose meets performance, creating ripple effects that extend far beyond organizational boundaries.
Shilpa Bhasin Mehra
Shilpa Bhasin Mehra | Lawyer | Independent Consultant
In the world of legal practice, where precedents guide decisions and structured arguments shape outcomes, few stories challenge conventional wisdom about resilience quite like that of Shilpa Bhasin Mehra. Her journey from a promising young lawyer to a woman declared clinically dead at 33, then rising to become a respected author and independent legal consultant, redefines what it means to adapt in the face of insurmountable odds.
