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Integrative Health Goes Mainstream: New Accessible Model Launched
5 Oct
Summary
- New initiative SUGHA aims for accessible integrative healthcare across India.
- SOUKYA plans a global expansion with a new center in Portugal.
- Integrative medicine focuses on chronic disease management through collaboration.
Issac Mathai, the visionary behind the integrative healthcare destination SOUKYA, is embarking on a significant expansion to make holistic wellness more accessible. His new initiative, SUGHA, aims to create a parallel healthcare ecosystem offering integrative medicine to a broader segment of the Indian population.
The first SUGHA hospital, a 100-bed facility, is slated to open in Hoskote, near Bengaluru, by mid-2027. The long-term vision includes a network of 1,000 beds across major Indian cities and tier-two cities within five years.
This expansion prioritizes medical standards and the integration of various healing systems, ensuring patient-centric care. While SOUKYA will continue its premium residential services, SUGHA will offer residential integrative care at broader price points, with potential insurance support.
Beyond India, SOUKYA is launching its first international venture in Portugal, with an 80-bed facility expected to open by the end of 2028. This move is targeted at European and North American patients seeking long-distance travel alternatives.
Dr. Mathai emphasizes that integrative medicine's future lies in collaboration between different medical systems, focusing on chronic disease management. He notes that approximately 70% of SOUKYA's current guests seek help for specific medical conditions, including chronic respiratory, neurological, and autoimmune disorders.
