Dr. Vijayalakshmi is a highly specialised Developmental Physiotherapist at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chennai, with a unique multi-disciplinary qualification profile, BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy), DBDT (Diploma in Bobath Developmental Therapy), MSc in Psychology, and Certified DASII Practitioner. This rare combination of physiotherapy, neurodevelopmental therapy, psychology, and standardised developmental assessment makes her one of Chennai’s most comprehensively trained specialists in early childhood developmental care.

Her DASII (Development Assessment Scales for Indian Infants) certification is particularly significant; it qualifies her to conduct standardised developmental assessments specifically designed for the Indian population, making her evaluations of premature and high-risk infants both culturally appropriate and clinically precise. Her DBDT qualification in Bobath therapy further reflects advanced training in neurodevelopmental treatment techniques widely used in children with cerebral palsy, developmental delay, and neuromotor disorders.

Dr. Vijayalakshmi’s Friday clinic at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals offers parents of premature babies, high-risk newborns, and children with developmental concerns access to expert assessment and structured home programmes that empower families to support their child’s development between therapy sessions. Her cross-disciplinary training ensures every child is seen as a whole, physically, neurologically, sensorially, and psychologically.