ANALYSIS - Key Persons


Chandrika Manji

Job Titles:
  • Reflexologist and Massage Therapist
Chandrika is a UK Qualified Massage Therapist as well as Reflexology Practitioner. She has 18 years of experience as a Certified Licensed Therapist, supporting and empowering clients using a collaborative approach, honoring individuality by designing unique treatment plans. Chandrika has been successful in achieving optimum wellness in her clients by fulfilling needs of the mind, body and spirit, striking a balance in the body - physically and holistically. Chandrika is skilled with various techniques such as deep tissue massage, yoga thai stretch massage, reflexology and Reiki that she uses to deepen her treatments for maximizing the benefits to the client. She strongly focuses on breathing techniques and muscle stretching as they enhance healing and impact the body's immune system in a positive way that eventually supports in weight loss and pain management.

Dr Javed Hingora - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Medical Director

Dr. Joelle Samaha - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
  • Director and Founder of PhiloWellbeing Program
  • Founder of PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center
  • Member of Dubai Businesswoman Council
Joelle holds a PhD in Philosophy of Health and Wellbeing with Honors. Passionate about research in the field of health and wellbeing for the last 10 years, she focuses on the relation between mental/emotional health and physical diseases with an aim to spread awareness about the importance of prevention of diseases through holistic healthcare and emotional care. She believes that harmony between the soul, mind and body is the key to ultimate wellness and happiness. Therefore, attaining this balance should be an important goal for every individual regardless of their age. She is passionate about the integration of practical philosophy teachings in schools starting from primary years, and has been working on this project for the last 5 years. The project aims at teaching "life skills" through ancient and modern philosophy. Additionally, Joelle is the founder of PhiloLife Wellbeing Education Center and PhiloLife Educational Therapeutic Program, focusing on the combination of philosophy teachings and coaching. Joelle is holder of a certificate in counselling skills from University of Derby, UK. She is a certified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, Theta healing practitioner, Laughter Yoga practitioner and Reiki Level 1 practitioner. Joelle has more than 10 years of experience as a Life Coach and is the founder of PhiloLife coaching which is based on combining philosophy teachings and life coaching. She speaks, reads and writes fluent English, Arabic and French. She conducts workshops and coaching sessions in any of these 3 languages. Highly motivated with 15+ years of experience in teaching at universities and schools in Lebanon and UAE, she holds a teaching Diploma in philosophy. She was an Assistant Professor at the American University in the Emirates before deciding to dedicate all her time to her wellbeing center. She is known as an enthusiastic and committed teacher with a natural ability to inspire and motivate teenagers and university students. Furthermore, Joelle is a member of Dubai Businesswoman Council. Her dream is to contribute towards making the world a healthier and hence a happier place. Inspired by her own life struggles and her father's journey with cancer, Joelle believes that with adequate love, support and education, any person can achieve dramatic transformations in their health and wellbeing to enjoy their life journey and discover its true beauty. She hopes to offer this guidance with all her capacities.

Jameela Ezzi

Job Titles:
  • Holistic Physiotherapist
  • Structural Integration Physiotherapist
Jameela is a DHA licensed healthcare professional, who aims to help patients reduce pain and improve or restore mobility. She has worked in variety of settings, including Rashid Hospital for 10 years which is a tertiary specialized academic hospital, with a state-of-the-art Emergency and Trauma Center. She has 12 years of experience treating Orthopedic and Musculoskeletal Disorders, Post-operative Conditions, Poly Trauma and Sports Injuries, by using Manual Mobilization, Manipulation, Pain Relief Methods and Motor-control Retraining. Jameela has also completed a diploma course in NeuroPilates from the United Kingdom. In addition to this course - Spinal, Pelvic and Scapular Stabilization courses are also part of her repertoire including an advance course of Reformer. Jameela also has certifications in Acupressure, Manipulation Thrust Technique, Myofascial Release, Dry Needling, Mulligan Technique, Active Isolation Stretching (AIS) and Manual Therapy. She has a special interest in Women's Health and Corporate Wellness Programs.

Sara Taleb

Job Titles:
  • Client Relationship Manager