Vimala Thiruvengadam, known as Sudha, is a licensed Physical Therapist in New York with over 15 years of experience in hospital and academic settings. She has educated both undergraduate and postgraduate students and served as an examiner for four esteemed Indian universities. Sudha holds a Master's in Cardiopulmonary sciences and has researched respiratory rate changes during different exercises.

She has lectured extensively across India on topics such as blood gas analysis, pulmonary testing, weaning from ventilators, and the role of physical therapy in various healthcare settings including HIV/Filariasis management, ICU care, and pre and postnatal periods. As a conference speaker, she shared insights on pulmonary rehabilitation.

At the helm of a Cardiorespiratory department, Sudha trained students in diverse areas such as acute care, post-surgery, rehabilitation, and obstetrics and gynecology. She aims to pursue a Ph.D. focusing on women's health & fitness or childhood cardiovascular training.

Currently, at the New York Spine and Sport Rehabilitation Medicine, her patient care stands out. Sudha works towards certification in women's health, particularly in prenatal and postnatal care, pelvic dysfunction, and incontinence. She prioritizes patient education, functional activity integration, and a healthy lifestyle to enhance quality of life. A reading enthusiast and UNICEF advocate, Sudha aims to contribute more to fieldwork with the organization in the future.