About Power Learning Centre
We are multi-disciplinary learning and therapy centres for children, adolescents, young adults and their families with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic treatments at each phase.
Our Story
Our founders are parents of a child who has had additional needs, so we firmly understand the parent point of view. We know how important the child’s growth is for the wellbeing of the entire family.
At Power Learning, we bring our founders learning and journey to life – combined with a highly reputed team of Mumbai’s top specialists to ensure that your child reaches his or her full potential!
Our mission is to help your child reach goals with lifelong skills and success.
We have two state of the art learning and therapy centres in Juhu and Goregaon in Mumbai.
Our multidisciplinary therapy centres provide children, adolescents, young adults, and their families with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic treatments at each phase.
We have a team of Mumbai’s top therapists and specialists to ensure that your child reaches his or her full potential!





Meet The Team

Anisha Pestonji Goel & Dev Goel
Founders & Directors
Anisha & Dev are passionate advocates for early intervention and for ensuring that no child gets left behind.
As parents of a child who has had additional needs, they firmly understand how important the child’s growth is for the wellbeing of the entire family. The struggles of the early days and the progress since then, has made them determined to help provide the best facilities to as many children as possible.

Parul Merchant
Head of the Enrichment Cell
Head of the Special Education Department
Parul holds her National Certification from the Rehabilitation of India, as well as her license to administer psycho-educational testing for children with diverse needs. She has pursued her B.ed in Special Education mastering in Intellectual Disability and Autism, from S.N.D.T Women's University.
She embraces over 10 years of expertise in the field of special education and has held leadership positions in city-wide elite IB schools, supporting students of all ages & addressing an array of cognitive and developmental delays. She displays a compassionate approach in teaching children with Specific Learning Disabilities,
Autism, Developmental Delays, Attention Deficit Disorders & Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, each being her area of expertise.

Arpita Srivastava
Occupational Therapist
Arpita is an Occupational Therapist with experience of working in a vivid setup. She has done her Masters and Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped and is also Sensory Integration Certified Therapist from the University of Southern California.
She was working in Singapore before she moved to India. She believes in Person and Family Centered Care and practices the same.

Snehal Shinde
Occupational Therapist
Snehal is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with much experience in helping children with various mental and physical challenges. Her expertise is in determining and overcoming developmental delays and limitations, especially in the areas of fine motor, cognitive skills, perception, social development and self-care routines.
Additionally, Snehal is certified in Sensory Integration and in Aquatic Therapy. She believes highly in inclusion, and strives to ensure that children are integrated into a regular school based setup. For her, no hurdle is too high to overcome!

Sanazeb Shaikh
Speech Language
Pathologist Audiologist
Sanazeb is an Audiologist, Speech, Language, Voice & Swallowing Therapist in Santacruz and has an experience of 11 years in these fields. She is an assistant professor at BYL, Nair Hospital and a consultant onco-swallowing expert at Sir HN Reliance foundation hospital, Mumbai. She is a masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and is a life member of Indian Speech & Hearing Association (ISHA).
Her expertise is in neuro-rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing impairment, communication disorders, swallowing and feeding issues. She is also a voice coach for professional voice users.

Saranaz Shaikh
Speech Language Pathologist
Saranaz has completed her Bachelor's degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and is presently pursuing her Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is certified in Oral Placement Therapy. She has worked at private clinics and practices as a freelance clinician managing speech and swallowing problems across all age groups.
She believes in providing treatment that targets functional goals and aids children with special needs and their families to achieve a better quality of life.

Meghna Lalpuria
MACC / Speech Language
Meghna is a professional with over 18 years of experience. She manages a diverse caseload of both children and adults, including peaking, understanding and cognitive difficulties. Meghna has worked in schools, private clinics, hospitals and in home-based settings across the US, India and Bahrain.
She has practiced in universities teaching students courses in Communication and swallowing disorders. She is a strong believer in achieving clinical outcomes through multiple therapies, modalities, family engagement and staff education.

Juhi Mehta
Special Educator
Career Counselor
Juhi is a dedicated educator with a strong passion for supporting individuals with diverse learning needs. She holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology & a Postgraduate Diploma in Special Education, equipping her with a unique blend of psychological expertise and specialized knowledge in educating children with special needs.
She holds a Certification in Career Counselling which helps the students to navigate their path towards success. Her compassionate approach, combined with her deep understanding of psychological principles, allows her to provide tailored, evidence-based interventions that foster growth and empower her students.

Ajita Kapadi
Occupational Therapist
Ajita is a versatile & proficient Occupational therapist with over 20 years of experience in India and USA. She has worked in multiple settings with a vast clientele ranging from various backgrounds and varied age groups.
She has pursued her Bachelor's from Seth G. S. Medical college and KEM Hospital Mumbai, 'Sensory Integration' specialization from University of Southern California and 'Handwriting without Tears' Certification from USA. She is also an Advanced level Aquatic therapist. Her goal is to promote every individual whether it be the client or their family and caregivers to grow beyond limits. She believes in building their skills to improve their quality of everyday life playfully.

Dr. Rashmi Bharti
Occupational Therapist
Rashmi is a passionate occupational therapist with over three years of experience helping children achieve independence. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from Bihar College of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, Patna (2020), completed my internship at Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH).
She is a member of the All India Occupational Therapy Association (AIOTA). In 2023. She furthered her expertise with a fellowship in neurological rehabilitation. Her approach is holistic, working closely with children and their families to develop achievable goals.

Darshita Gala
Occupational Therapist
Darshita is a skilled pediatric occupational therapist with extensive experience across hospitals, therapy centers, and international schools. Specializing in Autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and the DIR model, she has pursued a Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy from DY Patil Medical College. A former yoga instructor, Darshita takes a holistic approach, blending technical expertise with deep empathy.
She forms warm, trusting connections with her young patients, creating a safe space where each child feels valued and encouraged to grow.

Rosmi Manuel
Speech & Language Pathologist
Rosmi Manuel holds her National Certification from the Rehabilitation Council of India and is licensed to administer assessments for children with diverse developmental and communication needs.
She has pursued her Bachelors in Speech and Hearing, with extensive expertise in Speech-Language Pathology, and holds certifications in Gestalt Language Processing, Oral Placement Therapy, Apraxia of Speech, and AVAZ (AAC). With nearly 7 years of experience, Rosmi has worked extensively with children with Autism, Apraxia, Intellectual Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Sensory Processing Disorders, Feeding Disorders, Gestalt Learners and Speech and Language Delays.

Fatima Shaikh
Special Educator
Fatima is a passionate educator with a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Mithibai College and a degree in Special Education from SNDT Women's University. Her love for teaching students with diverse needs is evident in her inclusive approach, utilizing a multi-sensory teaching method to ensure effective learning for every student.
She believes in creating an environment where every child has fun while learning and feels empowered to achieve their full potential

Rita Dsouza
Special Educator
Rita holds a Degree in Psychology and
Sociology from St. Andrew's College, Bandra, & has pursued a Diploma in Special Education from Dilkhush Teachers Training Centre. She is a certified educator, with over two years of hands-on experience in the eld, and has developed a strong foundation in supporting diverse needs within both educational and therapeutic settings.
Her strengths include being goal-oriented, which drives her commitment to achieving objectives efficiently. As a special educator, she believes her role extends beyond the classroom, fostering partnerships with families to ensure holistic success. She advocates, communicates, & empathizes to nurture each child's holistic development.

Vidhi Joshi
Occupational Therapist
Vidhi Joshi is an Occupational Therapist graduated from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital. With a passion for empowering children to overcome developmental and sensory challenges, she provides occupational therapy services that focus on building and enhancing functional skills for them to perform better in their daily routine.
Her approach is playful yet purposeful, designed to keep children engaged while achieving targeted goals.

Hiral Sakaria
Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Hiral is a pediatric Occupational Therapist with the Bachelors and Master's Degree from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital. She is Certified in Sensory Integration Therapy from University of Southern California. Additionally she is a certified yoga instructor.
She has worked in a Special school. She is passionate to help decrease the challenges faced by Sensory Processing disorders in kids through a playful approach.

Priyanka Gond
Speech-Language Pathologist
Priyanka Gond, is a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist, graduated from NISHD Mumbai under MUHS with a Bachelors degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. She holds her national certification from the Rehabilitation council of India , as well as her license to practice speech-language pathology.
She's certified in Oral placement therapy. She has experience working in a variety of settings, including hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centres. Priyanka is efficient at providing therapy for various speech and language disorders, Oro-motor difficulties, receptive and expressive language including articulation/phonology, social/pragmatic language, fluency, and childhood apraxia of speech.

Adhvika Shetty
Speech & Language Pathologist
Adhvika is a speech language pathologist with her Bachelors and Masters degree from Manipal College Of Health Professions (Manipal, Karnataka). She has been involved in both clinical and research setups in the past and has almost 6 years experience in the field. She holds her national certification from rehabilitation council of India as well as her license to practice speech language pathology.
She has worked with children having various speech and language disorders and believes in a combination of child and clinician directed approaches for the holistic improvement in children's communication and thereby their quality of life.

Parul Merchant
Head of the Enrichment Cell
Head of the Special Education Department
Parul is an RCI registered Remedial Educator, who has pursued her B.ed in Special Education mastering in Intellectual Disability and Autism from S.N.D.T Women’s University.
Teaching children with Specific Learning Disabilities – Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and Dysgraphia, Slow Learners, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Attention Deficit Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is her area of expertise.

Arpita Srivastava
Occupational Therapist
Arpita is an Occupational Therapist with experience of working in a vivid setup. She has done her Masters and Bachelors in Occupational Therapy from National Institute for the Orthopaedically Handicapped and is also Sensory Integration Certified Therapist from the University of Southern California.
She was working in Singapore before she moved to India. She believes in Person and Family Centered Care and practices the same.

Snehal Shinde
Occupational Therapist
Snehal is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist with much experience in helping children with various mental and physical challenges. Her expertise is in determining and overcoming developmental delays and limitations, especially in the areas of fine motor, cognitive skills, perception, social development and self-care routines.
Additionally, Snehal is certified in Sensory Integration and in Aquatic Therapy. She believes highly in inclusion, and strives to ensure that children are integrated into a regular school based setup. For her, no hurdle is too high to overcome!

Sanazeb Shaikh
Speech Language
Pathologist Audiologist
Sanazeb is an Audiologist, Speech, Language, Voice & Swallowing Therapist in Santacruz and has an experience of 11 years in these fields. She is an assistant professor at BYL, Nair Hospital and a consultant onco-swallowing expert at Sir HN Reliance foundation hospital, Mumbai. She is a masters in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology and is a life member of Indian Speech & Hearing Association (ISHA).
Her expertise is in neuro-rehabilita-tion of children and adults with hearing impairment, communication disorders, swallowing and feeding issues. She is also a voice coach for professional voice users.

Saranaz Shaikh
Speech Language Pathologist
Saranaz has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology and is presently pursuing her Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology. She is certified in Oral Placement Therapy. She has worked at private clinics and practices as a freelance clinician managing speech and swallowing problems across all age groups.
She believes in providing treatment that targets functional goals and aids children with special needs and their families to achieve a better quality of life.

Meghna Lalpuria
MACC / Speech Language
Meghna is a professional with over 18 years of experience. She manages a diverse caseload of both children and adults, including peaking, understanding and cognitive difficulties. Meghna has worked in schools, private clinics, hospitals and in home-based settings across the US, India and Bahrain.
She has practiced in universities teachingstudents courses in Communication andswallowing disorders. She is a strong believer in achieving clinical outcomes through multiple therapies, modalities, family engagement and staff education.

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See what our clients says!
Indrani M.
The warm, playful and attractive environs of Power Learning is gradually turning out to be an invaluable part of Kia's support system. Snehal (her OTist) is an energetic, knowledgeable and highly personable individual, who works very closely with me to model a streamlined and comprehensive sensory approach for my child. Kia loves her!
Meghna (her Speech and Language therapist) is talented and superbly dynamic in her methodology. She is professional and confident in her field, very warm and loving with my daughter and uses fun and innovative approaches to address Kia's functional language requirements.
BIG love and thanks to Anisha and Dev, for having such a lovely niche in Bombay for our special little angels.
Jaanya B.
Ishana comes home everyday telling me stories about how fun it is to be at Power Learning.
Ms Parul & Ms Swati
I'm very much aware of the effort you put into each child. Thank you for going above and beyond for Ishana and being such a caring Teacher to her.
Ms Arpita & Ms Minali
Your play based learning approach is Amazing! Thank you for instilling love of learning into my child. It has a pleasure watching her enjoying every bit of her class.
Ms Maitri
Teachers require so many positive qualities like Care, Compassion, Patience and Commitment. You have all the qualities in Abundance. Thank you for all you do!
Ms Anisha
It's great to see how visible and accessible you are around Power Learning! You are always available for discussions with us at all times. Coming to Mumbai from Indonesia was not easy until I found Power learning Center, Truly appreciate your Guidance and Love.. keep up the good work and I hope to see a marked improvement in my child very soonThank you! Thank you! Thank you!!🙏♥️
Yogita M.
For me, Power Learning is a One Stop Solution! Equipped with state of art facilities and excellent therapists this centre has it all under one roof.
Snehal ( OTist) and Meghna ( Language therapist ) have both used tailor made strategies to work on my daughter’s needs. Moreover , both ensure that i am kept informed on the road map for my child and also follow a similar approach at home.
Although, this is just the beginning and consistency is the key , I can certainly say that 3 weeks of intensive therapy has shown noteworthy positive changes in my daughter such as increased focus / attention span , improvement in expressive language and social skills.
Big Thank You to the dynamic team of specialists at Power Learning . Special thanks to Parul , Anisha & Dev.
- Juhu
3rd Floor, Film Industry Welfare Trust Building, Next to Ajivasan Hall, Juhu Tara Road, Mumbai – 49.
- Goregaon
APML Towers, 5th Floor, 53/1 Vishweshwar Nagar Road, Opp. Pravasi Industrial Estate, Goregaon (East), Mumbai- 63.
- +91 90040 53414
- +91 85915 72877
- anisha@powerlearning.app
- parulm@powerlearning.app