ASWC 2025 DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
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Keynote Speaker
Hana Halim
Wellnesspreneur | Founder of Spaveda & ASWC
Hana Halim is a passionate entrepreneur in the Spa & Wellness industry, an advocate Malaysian post-natal traditions, and a trainer and an industry coach for Postnatal business. With 20 years in the field, she began her journey in aromatherapy and spa consultancy under her brand Spaveda, later partnering with Energy Academy before co-owning Bondahaven, a women’s health centre. She is also a partner in Rehat~Rehat, a Muslim-friendly spa chain in Kuala Lumpur, and Asia Plumeria, a hotel spa chain in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd Adzhar Abd Latif
Founder and Chairman, Gabungan Pertubuhan Pengamal Perubatan Melayu Malaysia (GAPERA)
Dr. Mohd Adzhar Abd Latif is one of Malaysia’s foremost authorities in Traditional Malay Medicine, with over 40 years of experience in postpartum care, indigenous healing, and cultural preservation. As the Founder and Chairman of GAPERA (a nationally recognized umbrella organization representing practitioners of Traditional Malay Medicine), he champions the professionalization of traditional healing practices and currently serves as a permanent member of the Ministry of Health’s National Council for T&CM. He is also the Founder of the Mamacare Association and the Yayasan Perubatan Melayu & Komplementari Malaysia (YPMKOM), advancing education and community access to holistic Malay wellness. Internationally, he has represented Malaysia at key forums in ASEAN, China, and India, and continues to mentor the next generation of traditional healers as a professor at Linton University College.
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Dr. Jin Tan
Founder of Caredemy
Dr Jin graduated from Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine, where she cultivated a deep understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). With over 20 years of experience, she is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness by integrating ancient healing wisdom with modern approaches. As a mentor, educator, and practitioner, Dr Jin is passionate about empowering women through education, fostering a new generation of skilled caregivers. Her mission is to build a community where knowledge is shared, health is nurtured, and everyone is inspired to lead a balanced, healthy life.
Panel Speaker
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Haniza Rais
Registered Counselor (KB, PA)
With over 25 years in the field of counseling education and mental health, Dr. Haniza Rais is a trusted academic and practitioner dedicated to emotional resilience, parenting, and creative therapeutic strategies. A senior lecturer at IIUM and a Registered Counselor, her expertise spans grief & loss, crisis counseling, play therapy, and family development. Her global academic background and deep grounding in human development make her a guiding light for those navigating both personal and collective healing.
Panel Speaker
Namrita Bendapudi
Founder of The Nesting Heart
Namrita Bendapudi is a certified birth educator, postpartum mental wellbeing practitioner, and the founder of The Nesting Heart – a leading perinatal support space based in Kuala Lumpur. With a Master’s in Psychology and training in Lamaze, Birthing from Within, Body Ready Method, and Nurture Neuroscience, she supports women from pregnancy through parenthood. Her work blends evidence-based knowledge with somatic practices, maternal brain science, and trauma-informed tools to guide mothers through the emotional, physical, and identity shifts of the postpartum period – helping them feel grounded, empowered, and regulated after birth. A mother of two, Namrita is deeply committed to creating a more supported and connected beginning for every family.
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Julina Halim
Accredited Nutritionist/IFNCP/Women’s Health Coach, Founder of R.E.A.L. Life Coaching
Julina Halim is a accredited nutritionist and certified health coach with over 25 years of experience across public health, corporate wellness, and women’s health. She blends science-backed nutrition with holistic care to support women through life transitions—including postpartum recovery and perimenopause. Trained in nutrition science and women’s health, Julina helps wellness practitioners rethink how food, gut health, genetics, and stress resilience shape recovery. Her unique approach combines personalized nutrition, movement science, and mental fitness to support sustainable healing. Founder of R.E.A.L. Life Coaching, she now trains wellness professionals to integrate functional principles into their care to better support the women they serve.
Moderator
Dr. Tengku Nur ‘Atiqah
Founder of Bondahaven
Dr. Tengku Nur ‘Atiqah is a medical doctor, certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), and founder of Bondahaven, a multidisciplinary women’s health centre in Malaysia. With over eight years of experience in clinical operations, breastfeeding support, and postpartum wellness, she is passionate about bridging medical care with real-life, holistic solutions for women. Dr. Atiqah regularly speaks at conferences and seminars, sharing practical insights on maternal health, lactation, and service innovation in women’s wellness.
Panel Speaker
Sairani Mohd Saad
Spa Consultant | Post‑Natal Trainer | Urutan Malaysia Master Trainer
Sairani Mohd Saad is a seasoned spa consultant with an extensive amount of experience from working with five-star resort spas, Sairani Mohd Saad has dedicated her career to advancing traditional Malay wellness. As a post-natal trainer and authorised Urutan Malaysia Master Trainer, certified under MOTAC, she is committed to elevating the standards of postpartum care and therapist training nationwide.
Panel Speaker
Yan Tong Lim
Chief Operating Officer, LYC Mother & Child Centre
Yan Tong oversees the operations LYC Mother & Child Centre, part of LYC Healthcare Bhd — Malaysia’s award‑winning provider of traditional-meets-clinical confinement care services. With extensive experience in both hospitality and healthcare operations, she oversees multiple centres across Kuala Lumpur, Puchong, Bukit Jalil, and Johor Bahru, blending traditional Chinese postnatal rituals with evidence-based medical support. Under her leadership, LYC has pioneered integrated offerings including postnatal therapies, baby surveillance, postnatal yoga, nutritional care, and regular doctor and lactation specialist visits. Yan plays a key role in professionalising confinement care services and advancing the industry through partnerships to develop certification and diploma training in postpartum care.
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Redzuan Bin Muhamad Sabar
Founder of EnergiV Wellness Consultant
With over 20 years of experience in the wellness industry, Redzuan is the founder of EnergiV—a premium wellness brand integrating traditional Malay essence with modern energy-based therapy. As a certified wellness consultant, he has helped more than 10,000 clients overcome deep-rooted physical and spiritual illnesses, especially cases unresolved by modern medicine. His expertise bridges ancient healing wisdom with innovative approaches, making him a trusted authority in holistic wellness transformation.
Moderator
Emerilda Sani
Visionary in Healthcare Financing & Business Development
Emerilda Sani is the Relationship Manager at Amden Capital, Southeast Asia’s award-winning medical financing provider. Since joining in June 2023, she has played a key role in expanding Amden’s network across medical, wellness, and recovery tourism sectors. She leads industry training, drives healthcare partnerships, and enhances patient access to treatment through financial solutions with leading healthcare providers. Her strategic yet approachable demeanor combined with entrepreneurial background and advocacy for financial literacy have made her a driving force in Amden’s growth. Emerilda embodies Amden Capital’s mission to make quality healthcare more accessible and affordable for all.
Moderator
Shrii Drona Dewi
Founder of Drona Wellness
Drona Dewi is a certified Mental Health Response Instructor, science communicator, and wellness trainer with over a decade of experience in lifestyle medicine and emotional wellbeing. With a background in biotechnology and qualifications in psychological first aid, NLP, and image consultancy, she champions mental health awareness through science-backed, holistic education. A member of the World Mental Health Federation and part of NAWEM’s Special Projects Committee, Drona leads talks, trainings, and coaching sessions for corporate, educational, and wellness organizations. She is also the founder of Drona Wellness Blog and co-author of the bestselling anthology Life is a Gift – Loving You.