About Our Founder Dr.Sujatha Pugazhendi

Dr.Sujatha Pugazhendi
Founder & Managing Trustee
SPARRC Institute &
IISM College of Sports & Fitness Medicine

www.sparrc.com
Sparrc@gmail.com
N0 4. VM Towers Alwarpet Street, Alwarpet,
Chennai – 600018

Dr. Sujatha Pugazhendi is a visionary entrepreneur in the field of Sports and Fitness Medicine. As the co-founder of SPARRC Institute, she has played a pivotal role in
transforming rehabilitation and fitness services in India. Since its inception in 2006, SPARRC has expanded to 19 centers across 9 locations, with a team of over 200 physiotherapists, 50+ trainers, and
12+ doctors.

Sujatha’s Vision:
With a commitment to a flat organizational structure, Sujatha has fostered a team of over 200 physiotherapists, empowering them as decision-makers and strengthening SPARRC’ s
impact. She expanded her vision by launching the Indian Institute of Sports Medicine, aiming to revolutionize how people approach conditions linked to inactivity. A strong
advocate for inclusivity, she has introduced specialized programs such as FAMES (Fitness Adaptation and Movement Education Services) for the specially-abled and Celestial Spark, a
holistic healing center. A distinguished expert in Sports Physical Therapy, Sujatha holds qualifications from prestigious institutions, including Harvard Business School and London Business School. Her
expertise extends to acupuncture, hypnotherapy, expressive arts therapy, and integrative nutrition coaching. She was honored with the Best
Entrepreneur Award by MSME Tamil Nadu in 2013 and an Honorary Doctorate (D.Litt) from the International tamil University, USA in 2018.
Through SPARRC’s initiatives, Sujatha continues to push boundaries in health and rehabilitation, driven by a mission to make fitness accessible to all