Shaping Therapies

What Shaping Therapies does

Shaping Therapies is a privately held multi-disciplinary therapy practice operating two physical centers in Thane and Powai within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, India. The company delivers occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological assessment and counseling, physiotherapy, remedial education, adult rehabilitation, animal-assisted therapy, aqua therapy, Snoezelen multi-sensory therapy, career counseling, ABA therapy, and standardized assessments (CARS for autism, Conners for ADHD), serving children, adults, and geriatric clients with developmental, sensory, cognitive, behavioral, and rehabilitative needs. Its core differentiator is a 3,000 sq.ft purpose-built facility with 20-foot clear height and specialized therapy infrastructure (Snoezelen room, aqua therapy setup, animal-assisted therapy) co-located within two private school campuses — Smt. Sulochanadevi Singhania School and A.M.Naik School — enabling direct access to family communities.

The business runs on a direct-to-consumer model combining in-person therapy at the two centers with online therapy delivery, supported by phone and online appointment booking. Ancillary revenue streams include the Singhania Shaping Therapies Certified Shadow Teaching Program (a 10-hour self-paced online certification), the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) program for children with special needs, parent education workshops (from Rs. 250 per session), and premium international expert workshops (e.g., the four-day Dr. Erna Blanche sensory integration workshop priced at Rs. 40,000–60,000). Marketing is primarily organic — an active blog with 30+ SEO-targeted articles, social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), and a 4.8/5 Google rating across 50 verified reviews.

Operationally, the company is founder-led (CEO Heemanshu Doshi) with Dr. Manjiri Dandekar as Chief Therapist. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, no enterprise/B2B customer concentration, and no disclosed revenue. The company positions itself as a premium, comprehensive pediatric and adult therapy brand within the affluent Thane-Powai corridor, with cumulative impact reported at 2,250 children served, 542 adults served, and 27,200 therapies delivered.

Name

Shaping Therapies

Legal name

Shaping Therapies

Website

https://shapingtherapies.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shaping Therapies is a privately held multi-disciplinary therapy practice operating two centers in Thane and Powai, Mumbai, delivering occupational, speech, psychological, physiotherapy, and specialized therapies (Snoezelen, aqua, animal-assisted, ABA) to children, adults, and geriatric clients on a direct-to-consumer basis with ancillary online and certification programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Therapy & Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Pediatric/School-Based Occupational Therapy (OT) (EDAKAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gross Motor, Postural Control & Motor Planning (Praxis) (EDAKAFAD), Telehealth/Remote ABA & Digital Behavior Coaching (EDAKAHAL), Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ), Executive Functioning & Self-Regulation Coaching (OT) (EDAKAFAI)

Keywords

• Pediatric therapy services
• Occupational therapy
• Speech therapy
• Sensory integration therapy
• Rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Thane

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Therapy Sessions: Direct client revenue from occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological assessment, physiotherapy, and other therapeutic interventions provided to children, adults, and geriatric patients
2. Educational Courses: Singhania Shaping Therapies Certified Shadow Teaching Program - an intensive 10-hour online self-paced course for aspiring shadow teachers. Also externship and observership programs for professionals.
3. NIOS Program: National Institute of Open Schooling educational program for students with special needs
4. Workshops and Training: Professional development workshops such as the Dr. Erna Blanche sensory integration training workshop (4-day program)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Shaping Therapies is a multi-specialty therapy practice that delivers occupational therapy, speech therapy, psychological assessment and counselling, physiotherapy, sensory integration therapies (Snoezelen, Aqua, Animal-Assisted), ABA therapy, remedial education, and adult intervention to pediatric, adult, and geriatric clients across two physical centers in Thane and Powai (Mumbai) plus online delivery. The practice also runs professional training courses (Certified Shadow Teaching, Externship, Observership) and a NIOS schooling program.

Product overview

Shaping Therapies is a multi-service pediatric and adult therapy center with two branches in Thane and Powai, Mumbai. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of therapy services organized around occupational therapy (the primary offering), speech therapy, psychological assessment/counselling, remedial education, adult intervention, animal assisted therapy, career counselling, physiotherapy, aqua therapy, and Snoezelen therapy. Supporting these core services are specialized programs including ABA therapy, autism assessments (CARS), ADHD evaluations (Conners), the NIOS educational program, and professional development courses such as shadow teaching certification and externship programs. The center also hosts international workshops featuring renowned experts. Services are delivered in both in-person and online formats, with facilities spanning 3000 sq.ft of open space with state-of-the-art equipment. The company positions itself as serving children, adults, and geriatrics with physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Occupational Therapy Therapy to develop fine motor, gross motor, sensory processing, and daily living skills for children and adults with developmental, neurological, or rehabilitative needs.
• Speech Therapy Assessment and therapy for speech, language, communication, and feeding/swallowing disorders in children and adults.
• Psychological Assessment and Counselling Standardized psychological assessments and counselling for children, adolescents, adults, and families addressing emotional, behavioural, and learning concerns.
• Physiotherapy Physiotherapy services for adults and children addressing musculoskeletal, neurological, and post-injury rehabilitation needs.
• Snoezelen Therapy (Multi-Sensory) Controlled multi-sensory stimulation therapy delivered in a Snoezelen room for children and adults with sensory processing, autism, or behavioural regulation needs.
• Aqua Therapy (Hydrotherapy) Water-based therapy using a dedicated therapy pool to support motor development, sensory regulation, and physical rehabilitation.
• Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) Therapy involving structured animal interaction to support emotional regulation, social skills, and behavioural goals in children and adults.
• ABA Therapy Applied Behaviour Analysis therapy focused on skill-building and behaviour modification for children with autism and related developmental conditions.
• Remedial Education Targeted academic support for children with learning disabilities, dyslexia, or school-related difficulties delivered by trained remedial educators.
• Adult Intervention Therapy and rehabilitation services tailored for adults with neurological, developmental, or post-injury needs.
• Career Counselling Vocational and career guidance services for adolescents and adults to support educational and career decision-making.
• NIOS Program Support for students undertaking National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) studies, integrated with therapy and remedial services.
• Online Therapy Remote, video-based delivery of therapy services across speech, occupational, psychological, and behavioural modalities for clients unable to attend in person.
• In-School Therapy and Remedial Sessions Therapy and remedial education delivered on the premises of partner schools, including on-site shadow teacher and therapy support for students.
• Parent and Community Workshops Paid group workshops for parents and the community covering topics such as parenting, child development, and behavioural strategies, priced with early-bird discounts.
• Certified Shadow Teaching Course Paid certification program training aspiring shadow teachers to support children with special needs in mainstream school settings.
• Externship Program Hands-on clinical externship placements for students and professionals to gain practical exposure to Shaping Therapies' clinical practice.
• Observership Program Structured observation-based learning experience for prospective therapists, educators, and students within Shaping Therapies' clinical environments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27200+ therapies delivered with proven outcomes
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dr. Erna BlanchecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2024Dr. Erna Blanche, a renowned expert in Sensory Integration with over 50 years of experience and primary instructor at University of Southern California, USA, partnered with Shaping Therapies to deliver a 4-day evidence-based workshop for therapists from all streams (Occupational, Speech, Remedial, Physiotherapy and Psychology). The workshop focused on clinical reasoning for pediatric practice with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Portea Medical: Large Indian home healthcare provider offering physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and elder care services across multiple cities. Compares to Shaping Therapies' adult intervention and physiotherapy offering, but at much greater scale and with an in-home delivery model.
• Cadabams Group: Established Indian mental health and rehabilitation group providing psychological assessment, de-addiction, and therapy services for children, adults, and geriatrics. Comparable in psychological assessment and counseling offering, but broader in scope and larger in scale than Shaping Therapies.

Direct peers

• Jewel Autism Centre: Kerala-headquartered chain of therapy centers for children with autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities offering OT, speech, ABA, and sensory integration. Comparable to Shaping Therapies in pediatric focus, ABA + OT delivery model, and center-based clinical operations in India.
• Aarna Speech & Hearing Centre: India-based chain providing speech therapy, hearing assessments, and pediatric rehabilitation. Comparable in speech therapy modality and Indian center-based service delivery, though narrower in therapy scope than Shaping Therapies.
• Behaviour Momentum India: India-focused ABA therapy provider for children with autism, operating center-based and home-based programs. Directly comparable to Shaping Therapies' ABA add-on service and pediatric autism segment.
• Mom's Belief: Indian multi-disciplinary child development platform offering occupational therapy, speech therapy, ABA, and psychological support across multiple cities. Highly comparable to Shaping Therapies in target segment (children with developmental needs), therapy mix, and homegrown India focus, with a larger geographic footprint.
• Ummeed Child Development Center: Mumbai-based non-profit providing OT, speech therapy, psychology, and family support for children with developmental disabilities. Closest geographic and clinical peer to Shaping Therapies' pediatric therapy practice, though with a non-profit funding model.

Emerging players

• CogniAble: Indian AI-enabled platform for early detection and therapy of learning disabilities, autism, and developmental delays, blending digital tools with in-clinic therapy. Adjacent to Shaping Therapies in target population and therapy mix, but more tech-forward in delivery model.

Regional players

• Chetana Child Development Centre: India-based pediatric therapy center providing occupational therapy, speech therapy, and behavioral intervention for children with special needs. Highly comparable in service mix and target segment, but operating in a different regional catchment than Shaping Therapies.

Others

• Special Olympics Bharat: Indian non-profit providing sports training, health screenings, and inclusion programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. Adjacent to Shaping Therapies in serving the special needs population, though focused on sports/athletics rather than clinical therapy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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