Dr Neelima Deshpande

My own health challenges following spinal surgery in 2003, meant that I had to develop my knowledge and skills and reinvent my career. I trained in Sexual and Reproductive health, Menopause, Contraception and Psychosexual therapy. I studied personal development, pain management, meditation, hypnotherapy, EFT, EMDR and several forms of 'therapies' to manage the pain and disability that plagued me following surgery. My challenges forced me to take action and pay attention to all areas of my life. These efforts have blessed me with careers, friends, social gatherings, community and the joy of learning new things.  I count my challenges as my greatest gifts. You may be surprised to know that the study of the Menopause as a clinical discipline is barely 50 years old and it wasn't until the 1980's that serious research began. Many women suffer in silence, unable to voice their concerns or talk about their most intimate problems. Doctors across the world are still not well equipped to handle the challenge of over a billion women globally who will experience menopause and its accompanying problems in the coming years. Many women who go through the menopause, like me, are ill prepared to meet the several challenges that lie on their path. I help women to love their menopause journey and to master the skills and knowledge that allow them to do so. They learn how to design their own holistic plan to embrace their wellbeing including their physical, psychological, sexual and spiritual health. I help them to move from fear and frustration to feeling confident and secure in their approach to wellbeing. My approach to managing the menopause gives several amazing benefits. It helps women understand and manage fitness, nutrition, breast health, bone health, heart health, urinary symptoms, menopause symptoms, sexual health, psychological health, skin health, relationship wellbeing, social wellbeing and spiritual wellbeing. This is the transformation I put myself through as I continue to navigate the menopause and the years beyond. I am not just a disseminator of information. I am an experiential doctor, coach and guide travelling the journey with the women I treat. I know that the trajectory of my life has changed forever because of the way I managed my menopause. I want other women to know this is within their reach and they can change the trajectory of their health and wellbeing, even if they have never paid attention to it before.

Since 2003 my focus shifted from mainstream Obstetrics and Gynaecology to Menopause, Sexual and Reproductive Health and managing Urinary Incontinence and Pelvic Floor Dysfunction in women. As a Sexual Medicine Consultant I also deal with sexual disorders and dysfunctions in men and women of all ages. I am involved in Adolescent sex education and community preventive sexual health care which includes screening for cervical cancer, contraception and screening for sexually transmitted infections and counseling for a variety of health conditions. Since qualifying as a Senior WILDFIT Coach and International Meipadam and Karlakattai Coach (Ancient Indian Functional Fitness Martial Art) I have focused on teaching the foundations of health through my digital courses and in person consultations. This includes mindset, movement and nutrition.  I truly believe 90% of illnesses can be made better with this approach. Most lifestyle and sexual disorders need a Bio-Psycho-Social and sometimes Spritual approach to healing and recovery. Sometimes a change in perspective can make the difference between feeling broken and needing fixing to feeling empowered and in control of our destiny. My coaching experience allows me to help clients achieve this change in a powerful and long lasting way.

Women aged 25- 70 who wish to understand and improve their hormone health and well-being are open to a holistic and functional approach to a better quality of life—particularly those who want to explore the practical and integrative approach for everyday lifestyle-related disorders. Women who want to explore the role of optimal nutrition and functional movement and work on their mindset and relationships to improve their quality of life. I help couples, women and men who suffer from sexual disorders or dysfunctions affecting their relationships and quality of life. All areas relating to women’s health from the cradle to the grave!

• Physiotherapists focussing on pelvic floor work
• Psychiatrists working with sexual dysfunctions, personality disorders and relationship difficulties
• Skin and DVD doctors working with HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Psychologists working with couples, individuals with childhood trauma and anxiety
• EFT practitioners EMDR practitioners & Hypnotherapists

A member of the following organizations:

• RCOG (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, London)
• FSRH (Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare, London)
• IASMPMM – International Association for Sexual Medicine Practitioners of Modern Medicine – Joint Secretary
• UPIA (Urogynaecology, Pelvic floor and Incontinence Association, India) and IUGA (International Urogynaecology association) member
• SASSM & ISSM – South Asian Society for Sexual Medicine. Currently serving as Finance Committee member (2 year tenure starting April 2021)
• CSEPI (Council for Sex Education and Planned Parenthood International)
• Indian Medical Association, Pune branch (life member)
• POGS (Pune Obstetric and Gynaecologic society- life member)
• FOGSI (Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of India)
• IMS – Indian Menopause Society (life member)
• FICMCH (Fellow of the Indian Council for Maternal and Child Health)
• The Research Society of B. J. Medical College, Pune, India: Life member

• Eric Edmeades
• Dr Mark Hyman
• Dr Aseem Malhotra
• Dr Anna Cabeca
• Dr Heather Currie
• Drs Master's and Johnson
• Dr Helen Singer Kaplan
• Dr Rosemary Basson
• Dr Barry McCarthy and Barry Metz
• Dr Bernie Zilbergeld
• Dr David Schnarch
• Dr Sandra Leiblum
• Dr Manuel J Smith
• Dr Eric Berne
• Dr Gabor Mate
• Dr Milton Erickson
• Dr Richar Bandler and Dr Grinder
• Morty and Shelly Lefkoe
• Nick Ortner
• Vishen Lakhiani & Ajit Nawalkha - Mindvalley
• Tony Robbins

1991

• Gynaecology/Menopause Initial appointment - 30 -45 minutes
• Sex therapy/couple therapy - 45 minutes
• Nutrition / Exercise / Fitness review - 1-2 hours, depending upon needs

Gynaecology / Menopause Follow up - 15 - 30 minutes Sex therapy/couple therapy - 45 minutes Nutrition / Exercise / Fitness review - 30 min - 1 hour depending upon needs

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