1SpecialPlace

What 1SpecialPlace does

1SpecialPlace, founded in 2014 by Pratiksha Gupta, is an India-based online and on-site therapy platform headquartered in Noida that delivers speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, mental health counseling, and Pranic healing to children and adults across 80+ countries. The company operates a hybrid delivery model combining online teletherapy with on-site services at its Wave One, Sector 18 Noida center, and serves both Indian domestic clients and Non-Resident Indian (NRI) families globally. Its proprietary ModThera platform functions as a therapy practice management system providing digital scheduling, automated payments, HIPAA and DISHA compliant video sessions, progress tracking, WhatsApp and email session reminders, lesson plans, analytics, and continuous therapist supervision workflows. The platform supports 130+ RCI-registered therapists, 42,000+ users, and 85,000+ delivered sessions.

The product portfolio spans five core service lines (Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Mental Health, and Pranic Healing) plus specialized bundled programs including T.A.S.T.E (autism management), SPEAK EASY (stuttering), READ RISE (dyslexia), Hear to Speak (cochlear implant rehabilitation), and an Early Intervention Program. A library of expert-curated culturally tailored therapy resources is distributed through 1SpecialPlace's own Boom Store and Teachers Pay Teachers storefronts, and free online screening tests for speech delay, autism, dyslexia, swallowing, and voice disorders serve as a top-of-funnel acquisition mechanism.

Revenue is generated primarily on a per-session basis, with online sessions priced at Rs. 550–1,499 (USD 6–17) and on-site sessions at Rs. 1,350–2,000 (USD 15–23), supplemented by monthly bundled subscription programs that offer discounts on bulk sessions. The customer base is consumer-direct with named use cases spanning pediatric developmental disorders, adult neurological rehabilitation, learning disabilities, accent modification, and caregiver mental health. The company operates as a private, founder-controlled entity under the legal name ModThera HealthTech Pvt. Ltd., with no disclosed external institutional funding, no parent company, and an 11–50 employee base supporting a contracted or partner-style therapist network of 130+.

Name

1SpecialPlace

Legal name

ModThera HealthTech Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://1specialplace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1SpecialPlace is an India-based online and on-site therapy platform delivering speech, occupational, mental health, special education, and Pranic healing services to children and adults across 80+ countries via its proprietary ModThera platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Speech and Occupational Therapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Educational Support Services (61171), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Teletherapy / Remote Speech-Language Therapy (School-Age) (EDAKAEAL)

Keywords

• Online speech therapy
• Occupational therapy services
• Special education programs
• Teletherapy platform
• Mental health counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dehra Dun

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Therapy Sessions: Per-session fees for online and on-site speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, and mental health services. Online sessions priced Rs. 550-1499 (USD 6-17), on-site sessions Rs. 1350-2000 (USD 15-23). Bundled programs available with combined services.
2. Comprehensive Therapy Programs: Bundled services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health support, special education, and nutritional health under programs like TASTE (Therapy Assistance Support Training & Exercises), Speak Easy, and Early Intervention Program.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

1SpecialPlace delivers online, on-site, and hybrid speech therapy, occupational therapy, special education, mental health counseling, and pranic healing services to children and adults across India and 80+ countries. Therapy delivery, scheduling, documentation, payments, and reminders are operated through its proprietary ModThera platform. Specialized bundled programs (TASTE, SPEAK EASY, READ RISE, Hear to Speak, Early Intervention) combine multiple therapy disciplines into subscription offerings.

Product overview

1SpecialPlace is a multi-service therapy platform offering online, on-site, and hybrid therapy for children and adults. The core portfolio comprises five main services — Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Special Education, Mental Health, and Pranic Healing — supported by an in-house therapy management platform called ModThera. Specialized bundled programs include T.A.S.T.E (autism management), SPEAK EASY (stuttering management), READ RISE (dyslexia management), Hear to Speak (cochlear implant rehabilitation), and an Early Intervention Program for toddlers. The platform also provides free screening tests for multiple conditions and distributes therapy resources through external stores. All services can be accessed via the ModThera platform, which handles scheduling, documentation, payments, and secure video sessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ModThera: In-house developed therapy practice management software platform that provides scheduling, progress tracking, documentation, payments, and video sessions for therapy management.

Products and services

• Speech Therapy Online and on-site speech-language therapy for children and adults addressing speech delays, articulation, stuttering, apraxia, autism-related communication challenges, voice disorders, and post-stroke rehabilitation.
• Occupational Therapy Online and on-site occupational therapy for children and adults focusing on fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-care routines, and functional independence.
• Special Education Online and on-site special education services for children with learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADHD, autism, and intellectual disabilities, providing tailored academic and behavioral support.
• Mental Health Online mental health counseling and therapy for children and adults covering anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders, and emotional regulation, delivered via teletherapy.
• Pranic Healing Online no-touch energy healing sessions for caregivers, parents, and individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, or emotional fatigue, designed as a complement to therapy.
• T.A.S.T.E Program (Therapy Assistance Support Training & Exercises) A bundled autism management program integrating speech therapy, occupational therapy, and special education into structured, guided support across all age groups.
• SPEAK EASY Program A stuttering and speech-fluency management program covering articulation, social communication, and voice modulation for individuals with speech difficulties.
• READ RISE Program A dyslexia management program providing bundled literacy support, including reading and writing interventions for children with dyslexia and learning disabilities.
• Hear to Speak Program A cochlear implant specialist program focused on rehabilitation for individuals with hearing loss who use hearing aids or cochlear implants.
• Early Intervention Program A bundled early intervention program for toddlers providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, mental health guidance, and nutritional advice to address developmental delays at the earliest stage.
• Screening Tests A suite of free, expert-backed online screening assessments for speech delay, autism, occupational therapy needs, swallowing disorders, voice disorders, dyslexia, accent challenges, and aphasia, providing brief evaluations with instant results.
• ModThera Platform India's pioneering therapy practice management platform developed by ModThera HealthTech Pvt Ltd, enabling digital scheduling, automated payments, progress documentation, session reminders via WhatsApp and email, real-time therapist-client communication, and HIPAA and DISHA compliant secure video sessions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Studies show approximately 70% of preschool-aged children who received speech therapy online experienced substantial increase in communication skills
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• All India Institute of Speech and HearingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier academic institution in speech and hearing sciences. Featured in press recognition section, indicating collaborative relationship for research, training, and professional credibility in the speech therapy domain.
• Indian Speech and Hearing AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association for speech and hearing professionals in India. Featured in press/media recognition section indicating alignment with industry standards and professional community.
• Tele Medicine Society of IndiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional society for telemedicine practitioners. Featured in recognition section indicating membership and alignment with telemedicine best practices.
• Amazon IndiaminorOthersAwarded Special Prize for Alexa App in 2018, indicating development or integration with Amazon's Alexa voice platform.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Great Speech: US-based online speech therapy provider delivering teletherapy for children and adults — the closest international comp to 1SpecialPlace in modality, delivery model, and target conditions (speech delay, stuttering, aphasia, accent). Competes for the same NRI and English-speaking parents of children with communication disorders.
• Expressable: US-based online speech therapy provider for children and adults with a hybrid care model and structured programs. Directly comparable in speech-only focus, paediatric-yet-including-adult patient mix, and program-based delivery model.
• Amaha (formerly InnerHour): India-based online mental-health platform offering therapy and psychiatry across India. Directly comparable on India-centric teletherapy delivery, GTM through free screening content, and target customer (urban Indian families) — overlapping with 1SpecialPlace's mental-health vertical.
• Lissun (formerly IWill Therapy): India-based online mental-health and emotional-wellness platform serving Indian consumers and corporate EAPs. Overlaps with 1SpecialPlace's mental-health vertical on India-centric consumer teletherapy; competing for digital-therapy awareness among urban Indian consumers.
• KidsCur Online Therapy: India-based online therapy platform focused on child developmental and behavioural services (speech, OT, ABA, special education). Closest domestic direct comp to 1SpecialPlace on paediatric developmental therapy with overlapping treatment categories and customer profile.

Broad incumbents

• Portea Medical: India's largest home healthcare provider offering in-home physiotherapy, nursing, and elder care. Comparable in the in-home and outpatient therapy category, especially for adult rehabilitation (post-stroke, neurological), but with a heavier physical-services footprint.
• Practo: India's largest consumer telehealth platform with strong consumer brand, deep funding, and broad provider directory. Comparable in online booking/payments infrastructure and Indian consumer GTM; Practo's scale makes it a key competitor for any therapy category it chooses to enter.
• Talkspace: US-listed online therapy platform with B2B2C partnerships (insurers, employers, EAPs) and growing teen services. Comparable hybrid online-therapy model with a strong technology stack; represents a capital-rich incumbent that could move into paediatric speech/OT.
• BetterHelp (Teladoc Health): Largest global online therapy platform covering mental health, couples, and increasingly teen counselling. Comparable in teletherapy delivery and global ambition, but broader scope; threatens 1SpecialPlace on mental-health segment and could expand into speech/OT over time.
• Apollo TeleHealth: Indian hospital-anchored telehealth network from Apollo Hospitals delivering multi-specialty teleconsultation including speech and rehabilitation services. Comparable in tele-practice and India reach; represents a hospital-system incumbent with deeper clinical trust.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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