Dr. Deepak Ravindran has served as Boutros Bear’s Chief Medical Officer since autumn 2022, bringing over 20 years of clinical expertise to the role. One of the few UK consultants with certifications in lifestyle, musculoskeletal, and pain medicine, Dr. Ravindran is also the author of the Amazon bestseller The Pain-Free Mindset. At Boutros Bear, he leverages his extensive background to shape the company’s healthcare programs, with a significant contribution to the “Overcoming Chronic Pain” program, ensuring each program is grounded in evidence-based practices and holistic recovery methods.
Boutros Bear is a hybrid healthcare company specializing in support programs for individuals facing chronic, long-term health conditions impacting work performance, such as chronic pain, cancer, mental health issues, and menopause symptoms. Founded by Sheila Kissane-Marshall, who drew from personal experience with a long-term illness, Boutros Bear's mission is to empower individuals to regain full productivity and well-being through clinically-driven, holistic support.
The company offers an integrated suite of solutions designed to address health challenges across various stages: prevention, rehabilitation, and ongoing support. Boutros Bear’s services cater to employees managing a long-term health condition, managers responsible for workplace health, and employees seeking preventive support. Programs are individualized and backed by a team of expert clinicians, including Dr. Deepak Ravindran, Chief Medical Officer and a specialist in pain management, and Dr. Sarah Bateup, head of mental health services. These clinicians lead the development of Boutros Bear’s programs, which include weekly health coaching, movement plans, nutritional guidance, and mental health support via a digital platform accessible by desktop or mobile.
Boutros Bear’s two-tiered program structure is designed to serve varying levels of need: a basic "Essentials" package aimed at moderate cases and a more intensive "Comprehensive" program for those experiencing significant impact on their work capacity. In addition to direct support for affected employees, Boutros Bear offers a Preventative Healthcare Suite and manager training resources to foster proactive workplace health.
Boutros Bear's solutions contribute to reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, and enhanced employee morale, creating a high return on investment by minimizing healthcare-related costs for organizations. Their approach is clinically proven, cost-effective, and customized, positioning Boutros Bear as a valuable partner in managing workplace health.
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