About Us
The Integral Space: A Sanctuary for Holistic Wellbeing, Rooted in Heritage and Driven by Purpose
Nestled in the heart of Mumbai, directly opposite the bustling Palladium Mall in Lower Parel, The Integral Space (TIS) stands as a beacon of hope for those seeking balance, peace, and growth in every dimension of their life.
Founded in 2013 by Vatsal Doctor-Gregory and his mother, Mona Doctor, The Integral Space is much more than a wellness center; it is a sanctuary for healing, a community of like-minded individuals, and a space where integrative medicine meets compassion and selfless service.
The Genesis: A Vision Rooted in Tradition and Service
The story of The Integral Space is deeply intertwined with the values and experiences that have shaped Vatsal and Mona. With a family history rooted in spirituality, social service and a commitment to humanitarian work, the center’s inception was driven by a desire to create a haven for holistic wellbeing, where the whole person — body, mind, and spirit — could be nurtured.
For Vatsal, this vision began with years of studying and practicing various healing arts, where he witnessed the transformative power of holistic approaches that address the root causes of imbalance, rather than just treating symptoms. As an Integrated Wellbeing Facilitator, he sought to create a space that offered a wide range of healing practice both ancient, traditional and modern so individuals could embark on a personal journey of transformation.
Mona's inspiration stemmed from a lifetime of spiritual seeking and service. A deeply spiritual person, Mona was mentored and inspired by renowned figures like J. Krishnamurti and Acharya Vinoba Bhave, and her life was shaped by the values of compassion, integrity, and the pursuit of inner truth.
As a philanthropist with a legacy of social justice and spiritual growth, she envisioned The Integral Space as a place where individuals could connect with their higher selves, listen to their body, find balance, inner peace, and contribute to the collective wellbeing of society.
A Legacy of Philanthropy: Mona Doctor’s Lifelong Commitment to Service.
Mona Doctor’s life has been shaped by a legacy of service and spirituality. Her family heritage has luminaries who were deeply involved in social justice.
Dr. P.J. Mehta, a close friend and benefactor of Mahatma Gandhi was her great-grandfather, Dr. Manilal Doctor her Grandfather, who faught for the cause of Indentured Labour in Fiji and Mauritius. Indira and Indubhushan Doctor her parent, their lived lived, inspired her to dedicate herself to creating spaces that promote peace, healing, transformation and collective wellbeing. Her vision for The Integral Space reflects her belief that true healing transcends physical health, it encompasses emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. With her unwavering dedication to helping others, Mona played an integral role in shaping the philosophy and mission of the center.
The Integral Space: A Social Enterprise with a Soul
The Integral Space was founded with a core belief in serving others, and its operation reflects this humanitarian ethos. As a social enterprise, the center prioritizes its mission of improving the wellbeing of individuals and communities, while maintaining financial sustainability through ethical and responsible business practices. Every service, every offering at The Integral Space is designed with the intention to uplift, empower, and nurture the lives of those who walk through its doors.
Integrating Tradition with Modern Practices: An individualised approach.
At The Integral Space, we believe that true wellbeing arises from the integration of time-tested traditional wisdom with the best of modern scientific advancements. Our approach draws upon ancient healing traditions such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and yoga, alongside contemporary modalities like cognitive behavioral therapy, breathwork, nutrition and mindfulness practices.
The goal is not just to alleviate symptoms, but to address the root causes of illness, imbalance, and distress. Whether it’s through a rejuvenating Panchakarma therapy or a mindfulness-based stress reduction session, every offering at TIS is designed to promote healing at all levels of the being — physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual.
A Holistic Approach to Wellbeing
At The Integral Space, our philosophy is rooted in the understanding that health is multifaceted, and true wellbeing involves nurturing every aspect of the self.
Physical Wellbeing: From consultations with health practitioners to movement classes, traditional therapies like massage and Panchakarma, we offer a comprehensive range of services to optimize your physical health.
Emotional Wellbeing: Through counseling, expressive dance, theater, and other therapeutic practices, we provide a safe space for emotional release and healing, allowing individuals to explore and process their emotional world.
Mental Wellbeing: We offer a variety of services to help improve mental clarity and focus, from meditation and breathwork to cognitive therapy and mindfulness practices, empowering individuals to achieve mental peace and resilience.
Spiritual Wellbeing: With spiritual retreats, meditation groups, and self-inquiry workshops, The Integral Space provides an open and nurturing environment for individuals to explore and deepen their connection to their spiritual selves.
A Sanctuary for Transformation
Since its inception in 2013, The Integral Space has become a place of profound transformation for many individuals. Whether you are seeking physical healing, emotional clarity, mental peace, or spiritual growth, TIS offers a supportive and nurturing environment where you can access the tools and resources needed to create lasting change in your life.
The Integral Space is not just a wellness center — it is a community of individuals dedicated to growth, healing, and collective wellbeing. It is a place where we believe that when we care for the whole person, we empower them to live fully, with purpose, compassion, and connection to their higher self.
As we look toward the future, we remain committed to our founding vision of providing a holistic approach to health, one that honors both traditional wisdom and modern innovations. We invite you to visit us, to experience our offerings, and to begin your journey toward optimal wellbeing at The Integral Space.
Come, embark on a path of healing, growth, and transformation.We are here to guide you every step of the way.
Our Founders
At The Integral Space, we are proud to call some of the most talented and experienced leaders in yoga members of our team. They are fully committed to creating the welcoming, encouraging environment that our Healing Center is known for.
Our Heritage
It is said, that “ancestral heritage plays a significant role in our lives. It’s in our DNA, whether we are aware of it or not.”
Th co-founders of The Integral Space have been blessed with a rich heritage. Their ancestry heralds a line of active supporters of social welfare and freedom. They were blessed to be mentored by great luminaries.
In gratitude, the co-founders wish to pay tribute to those beacons of light that lit many flames and touched many lives.
Dr. P J Mehta
Dr. Pranjivan Mehta was to Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi what Friedrich Engels was to Karl Marx: at once a disciple and a patron, who saw, very early, that the friend of his youth had the makings of the heroic, world transforming figure he was to later become. ~Ramchandra Guha, Gandhi Before India, (2013)Dr. P. J. Mehta was a Doctor, a Barrister and a Jeweller in Rangoon, Burma.He was the first to see the potential of Gandhi and was instrumental in bringing Gandhi to India to start the freedom struggle.
His month long dialogue with Gandhi in the Savoy hotel in London, on planning the freedom of India, was published in a book called Hind Swaraj.He was Mahatma Gandhi’s greatest friend and benefactor. He introduced Shrimad Rajchandra, to Gandhi, who later became Gandhiji’s spiritual mentor.Great grandfather to the CO-founder, Mona Doctor.
Dr. M Maganlal
Manilal Maganlal Doctor, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, became a renowned British Indian barrister and social worker, worked alongside freedom activists during British Rule.He travelled and worked, across various British colonies, particularly in Mauritius, Fiji and Aden. He provided legal assistance to the local ethnic Indian populations who were indentured labour.On the pedestal under his statue in Port Louis, Mauritius is written “ He felt for the oppressed and served them”Grandfather to the CO-founder Mona and Great grandfather to Vatsal.
C Tejpal Mehta
Chotalal Tejpal, or C. Tejpal was an artist, a portrait painter, a thinker and social reformer in Rajkot, Gujarat. He painted portraits for the kings and dignitaries.
A pioneer environmentalist, he was instrumental in starting the first electric crematorium in Chandanwadi, Mumbai to cremate the dead. In order to save the felling of trees.
Grandfather to Indira Doctor.
Indira Doctor
Inspired by Jayaprakash Narayan and Dada Dharmadhikari, Indira Doctor started Gandhi’s work of ‘ Trusteeship’ by founding the Trusteeship Foundation in India, with the hope to introduce this concept in the business and industrial domain. As Hon. Secretary of Trusteeship Foundation she started the dialogue of Trusteeship with all the leading business houses, held national and international seminars and also set up Industrial units based on the concept of Industrial Democracy.
Indira was greatly inspired by Acharya Vinoba Bhave and Vimala Thakkar who became her spiritual mentors.
Mother to the CO-Founder, Mona Doctor.
Indubhushan Doctor
The son of Manilal Doctor, and owner of the “Rite - Print - Pak” printing press, which was founded in the year 1962, I. M. Doctor was also the President of The Bombay Master Printer Association (BMPA).
Greatly influenced by J. Krishnamurti, he stayed away from organised religion.
He made a significant contribution to the print community in India and has been a strong mentor to many young entrepreneurs.
Father to The Co-founder Mona Doctor.