Physiotherapist
R. Srinivasan,
MPT (Ortho), MIAP, MSc (Psy), D.Physio, C-KCAT, C-KSG Taping (SG)
Senior Siddha Physician, Public Health Advocate and Policy Contributor with more than 30 years of clinical and public health experience. As Managing Director and Chief Siddha Physician of Arogya Healthcare, Dr. G. Sivaraman’s work spans Siddha medicine, preventive healthcare, lifestyle and metabolic disorders, cancer supportive care, functional nutrition, geriatric care and public health.

R. Srinivasan,
MPT (Ortho), MIAP, MSc (Psy), D.Physio, C-KCAT, C-KSG Taping (SG)
Physiotherapist
AT A GLANCE
- With over 25 years of clinical experience, R. Srinivasan is a Senior Physiotherapist specialising in pain management, neuromuscular rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and Activities of Daily Living (ADL) training.
- A graduate of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, he has further developed his expertise through certifications in advanced therapeutic techniques, including KCAT and KSG Taping.
- At Arogya Siddha Hospital, Mogappair, he provides physiotherapy and rehabilitation care for patients requiring support with pain relief, mobility, functional recovery, and restoration of daily activities. His extensive clinical experience enables him to design rehabilitation approaches suited to individual functional needs.
- His practice focuses on helping patients improve mobility, regain functional independence, manage pain, and enhance their quality of life through structured physiotherapy and rehabilitation.
CLINICAL EXPERTISE
- Siddha medicine, integrative and traditional healthcare
- Diabetes, metabolic disorders and lifestyle diseases
- Cancer supportive care
- Functional nutrition and preventive healthcare
- Non-communicable disease (NCD) management
- Geriatric care
- HIV/AIDS supportive care
- Functional foods and nutraceutical development
EDUCATION
- D., Tamil University, Thanjavur (2004) — Thesis on anti-asthmatic potential of traditional Siddha formulations
- S.M.S., Madurai Kamaraj University / Government Siddha Medical College, Tirunelveli (1992) — University first rank, 2nd, 3rd and 4th professional years
- Certificate Course in Palm Leaf Manuscript Reading, Tanjore Saraswathi Mahal Library (1990) — First rank in batch
PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATION
- Dedeepiya, V. D., Sivaraman, G., Venkatesh, A. P., Preethy, S., & Abraham, S. J. (2012). Potential effects of nichi glucan as a food supplement for diabetes mellitus and hyperlipidemia. Case Reports in Medicine, 2012, 895370.
BOOKS AUTHORED (21 Tamil books, selected list)
- Anti-Microbial Activity of Siddha Medicinal Plants (1995) — Research
- Vangha Vazhalam (2003) — Health/Food
- Venir Kalaththil Vendum Vazhakkangal (2009) — Lifestyle
- Azhagum Arokkiyamum (2009) — Wellness
- Ezham Suvai (2010) — Functional Foods
- Ethu Sirantha Unavu (2011) — Nutrition
- Marunthena Vendaavaam (2012) — Preventive Health
- Narumanamoottigal (2013) — Spices
- Aaraam Thinai — Vol. I (2013) — Traditional Grains
- Aaraam Thinai — Vol. II (2013) — Traditional Grains
- NALAM 360° (2014) — Holistic Health
- Sutramum Soolalum Natpum (2014) — Environment & Health
- Anjarai Pettiyum Arusuvayum (2015) — Folk Medicine
- Nallunavum Nalavazhvum (2015) — Food & Living
- Nattu Maruthu Kadai (2016) — Siddha Herbs
- Uyirpizhai (2016) — Cancer (Siddha)
- Inippu Thesam (2016) — Diabetes
- Pasiyatrum Parambariyam (2017) — Diet
- Uyirmei (2017) — Infertility
- Inna Narpadhu Inniyavai Narpadhu (2018) — Health Wisdom
- Angoru Nilam Athiloru Vanam (2022) — Travel
- Kadaisi Koor varai Elutha mudiyatha Pencil (2022) — Poetry
- Innoru malai innoru nadhi (2024) — Travel
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES & INVITED LECTURES
- USA — FeTNA Convention, Integrative Oncology Conference, Fancy Food Show, University of Connecticut (New Jersey, Cleveland, New York, Connecticut; 2005, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2025)
- Canada — Toronto Tamil Sangam, GI Labs clinical trial discussions (Toronto & Montreal; 2005, 2015)
- Switzerland — Zurich lead lecture and Nalavazhvu workshop (2015)
- UAE — Functional foods lecture, Abu Dhabi (2015)
- Saudi Arabia — Traditional food practices lecture, Jeddah (2014)
- Malaysia — International Siddha Medicine Conference, WHO–Ministry of Health Conference, Siddha Symposium (Kuala Lumpur; 2007, 2012, 2013)
- Sri Lanka — Varma therapy paper, Ayurveda Conference, Colombo (2007)
- Cameroon — UNAIDS and French Senators’ Group gatherings, Yaoundé (2009)
- Thailand — WOCMAP III, Chiang Mai (2003)
- France — FIE 2005, Paris (2005)
- China — FI Asia China, Shanghai (2005)
- Australia — University of Sydney engagements (2006, 2018, 2024)
- New Zealand — Freedom Foods discussions, Auckland (2006)
- Netherlands — FIE, Centre for Promotion of Imports from Developing Countries
- Indonesia — Keynote on Tamil foods and health (2025)
- Japan — Lecture on traditional Tamil foods and millets in NCD prevention (2025)
NATIONAL CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
- Integrating AYUSH in Cancer Care — Mumbai (2016)
- Reverse Pharmacological Approach for NCD Management — Pondicherry University (2015)
- Functional Foods for Women — CCRS & RRI, Pondicherry (2014)
- Herbs and Health — University of Madras (2013)
- Pain Management with Siddha — Chennai (2012)
- Role of Functional Food in Combating NCD — MOP Vaishnava College (2009)
- Nurturing CVS with Nature’s Gift — The Hindu & SRMU, Porur (2008)
- Role of Siddha Medicine in Geriatric Care and NCD — National Conference on Siddha Medicine (2008)
- Role of Siddha System in Combating HIV Disease — Tamil University, Thanjavur (2003)
- Scope of Siddha Functional Foods — EXIM Bank Workshop, Coimbatore (2002)
- First Siddha Millennium Conference — Chennai (2000)
LEADERSHIP & ORGANIZATIONAL TIMELINE
- 2026 (May) — Founder & Managing Trustee, World Siddha Forum
- 2021–2026 — Member, Tamil Nadu State Planning Commission (~150 policy meetings on health, agriculture, culture, welfare)
- 2022 — Member, Academic Council Committee, National Institute of Siddha (NIS)
- 2020–2021 — Member, High Power Task Force Committee for COVID-19 Management, Govt of Tamil Nadu
- 2017–2020 — Member, National Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee, AYUSH
- 2011–2015 — Member, ASUDTAB, Government of India
- 2011–2015 — Member, AYUSH Working Group, 12th Planning Commission of India
- 2010–2014 — Member, TKDL Expert Committee, Department of AYUSH
- 2008–2016 — Member, Institutional Ethics Committee, National Institute of Siddha (Tambaram)
- 2008–2011 — Member, High Power Technical Committee, IMPCOPS, Chennai
- 2008–2011 — Managing Trustee, Poovulagin Nanbargal
- 2006–2012 & 2017–2020 — Member, National Siddha Pharmacopoeia Committee, AYUSH
- 2001–2010 — Joint Secretary, Health India Foundation, Egmore
- 1997–Present — Founder Secretary, Tamil Nadu Siddha Graduates Association
- 1995–Present — Founder & Managing Director, Arogya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
- 1993 — Began clinical practice
- 1995 — Founded Arogya Siddha Hospital
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- 2024 — Bogar Award, International Muthamizh Murugan Maanadu, Govt of Tamil Nadu
- 2014 — Top 10 Persons of Tamil Nadu, Ananda Vikatan Magazine
- 2014 — No. 1 Bestselling Book, “Aaraam Thinai,” Chennai Book Fair
- 2013 — Best Writer Award, Journalism for Development & Social Change
- 2012 — Best Doctor Award, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University
- 2010 — SKM Best Clinical Practitioner Award
- 2010 — Writer Sujatha Award, Best Small Tamil Magazine (Poovulagu)
- 2004 — Tamil Nadu Government Best Book Award, “Vangha Vazhalam”
CONTACT
- Dr. G. Sivaraman, B.S.M.S., Ph.D.
Managing Director & Chief Siddha Physician, Arogya Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
425, Kilpauk Garden Main Road, Chennai – 600 050, Tamil Nadu, India
Mobile: +91-94440-27455 | Email: herbsiddha@gmail.com
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