The Soondra Foundation
Gayatri Mathur is a highly experienced professional in the field of physical therapy and arts leadership. Currently serving as the Founder and CEO of The Soondra Foundation since July 2018, Gayatri also holds the role of Co-Chairman of the Board of Directors at Natya Dance Theatre since August 2016. Past experience includes positions as a Senior Physical Therapist and Lab Manager at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab from November 2008 to October 2019, and work as an incubator company at Polsky Center at the University of Chicago until June 2019. From 2000 to 2008, Gayatri worked as a Contract Physical Therapist at Allied Health professionals and was an Assistant Professor of Physiotherapy at Cumberland College of Health Sciences, University of Sydney from January 1993 to June 1997. Educational qualifications include an Advanced Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Iowa, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Massachusetts General Hospital IHP, and a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Seth G.S. Medical College, Mumbai.
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The Soondra Foundation
Founded in 2018 by Gayatri Mathur, a distinguished professional in the field of physical therapy, our foundation emerged as a beacon of hope for the countless individuals and families caught in the web of India’s healthcare disparities and financial challenges. With over three decades of experience as a clinician, researcher, and professor, Gayatri recognized the urgent need for change. She sought a new path, one that would infuse her every day with purpose and vitality. Our story began as a response to a daunting reality: in India, 300-350 million workers earn meager incomes between $3-$5 dollars per day, while 65 million individuals struggle in poverty due to medical catastrophes. In a country where the healthcare landscape leaves too many in the ‘unsweet’ spot—neither eligible for government support nor able to afford upfront medical expenses—families are left with unimaginable choices. The Soondra Foundation steps into this void, serving as a safety net for those who would otherwise be trapped in a cycle of despair. Our immediate medical care grants become a lifeline, preventing not only health crises but also intergenerational poverty. Our mission continues with our sights set on a grander vision—to reach thousands, to mend broken health systems, and to create a legacy of empowerment.