Hon Dr. Ushma Harendra Udeshi
Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi 
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 Art Therapist, Healer, Relationship Counselor & COO, Jarukho ARRT | |
| Born | 8 April 1973 |
| Birth Place | India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Art Therapist, Healer, Relationship Counselor, Psychologist, Meditative & Spiritual Artist |
| Designation | COO (Chief Operating Officer) — Jarukho ARRT |
| Qualifications | BA Arts, MA Sociology, MA Meditative & Spiritual Art, BA Bharatnatyam, Diploma Folk Dance, Diploma Ceramic Painting, Diploma Librarian Science, Fashion Design + ITF + MTT Diploma, DEld, PoSH Certified, Advanced Counseling Courses |
| Known for | Jarukho ARRT, Art Therapy, 45 National & International Awards, 31 Years Experience, SSPS Vision |
| Company | Jarukho ARRT |
| City | Mumbai (Head Office) · Valsad · Ahmedabad · Borsad, Gujarat |
| Experience | 31 Years |
| Website | Jarukho ARRT · Digital Profile |
Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi is an accomplished Indian Art Therapist, Healer, Relationship Counselor, Psychologist and Meditative & Spiritual Artist based in Gujarat and Mumbai, India. Born on 8 April 1973, she is the COO (Chief Operating Officer) of Jarukho ARRT — a healing and Art Therapy organisation whose name Jarukho means opening windows to the sky side. With over 31 years of experience in the field of education, culture, art and healing, she has transformed the lives of thousands of individuals through her unique approach of turning pain into success and healing. She is the recipient of 45 National and International Awards and operates therapy centres across Mumbai, Valsad, Ahmedabad and Borsad, Gujarat.
Early Life and Education
Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi pursued an exceptionally diverse and multidisciplinary educational journey that blends the social sciences, performing arts, healing arts and professional training — reflecting her lifelong commitment to holistic human development.
Her academic and professional qualifications include:
- BA Arts
- MA — Sociology
- MA — Meditative and Spiritual Art
- BA — Bharatnatyam
- Diploma — Folk Dance
- Diploma — Ceramic Painting
- Diploma — Librarian Science
- Diploma — Fashion Design with ITF and MTT
- DEld — Diploma in Early Learning and Development
- PoSH Certification — Prevention of Sexual Harassment
- Advanced Counseling Courses — India Psychology Counselor
- Recent Archiver — Professional Documentation and Records
She is also a specialist in Art Therapy and holds advanced course certifications in Counseling and Psychological support.
Career Journey
1988–2000 — Cultural & Art Faculty, Mumbai
Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi began her professional journey in 1988 as a Cultural Art Faculty in Mumbai, where she worked for over a decade nurturing creativity and artistic expression in educational institutions. This foundational period shaped her deep understanding of art as a tool for human development.
2000–2020 — Education Leadership & Management, Gujarat
In 2000, she relocated to Gujarat and took on progressively senior leadership roles in education and administration. During this period she served as:
- Artist and Cultural Educator
- Educational Supervisor
- Principal
- Superintendent — overseeing 5 education streams simultaneously
- Guest Faculty — MSW Programme, Sant Kabir Organisation
- Marketing Representative (MR) — Saket Plaza, Mahabaleshwar (7 years)
- Business Development Manager (BDM) — Urvashi Enterprise, Bhuj
- Branch Manager (BM)
2019–Present — Healing, Art Therapy & Jarukho ARRT
From 2019 onwards, navigating personal challenges including the period of the global pandemic, Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi underwent a profound professional transformation. Recognising the depth of human emotional pain around her — and drawing on her own lived experience — she channelled her creativity, empathy and expertise into establishing Jarukho ARRT as a healing and art therapy practice.
She has since transformed the lives of 1,000+ candidates through her residential courses, workshops and one-on-one therapy sessions online and offline mode. Today she works actively with:
- Corporate HR communities
- Young generation individuals
- Survivors of trauma, loss and pain
- Individuals dealing with anxiety, stress and depression
Her signature approach — combining meditative art, spiritual healing, relationship counseling and psychological support — has made her practice one of the most distinctive and sought-after in the region.
Jarukho ARRT
Jarukho ARRT (meaning: opening windows to the sky side) is the healing and art therapy organisation where Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi serves as COO. Operating across multiple centres in India, Jarukho ARRT offers a unique blend of art therapy, meditative practices, spiritual healing and psychological counseling.
Centres
- Head Office — Mumbai
- Borsad — Gujarat (Primary Therapy Centre)
- Ahmedabad — Gujarat
- Valsad — Gujarat
Services
- Art Therapy — Individual and group healing through artistic expression
- Residential Courses — Immersive Art Therapy and training programmes
- Relationship Counseling — Healing interpersonal relationships through therapeutic methods
- Mental Health Support — Anxiety, stress and depression management
- Meditative & Spiritual Art — Art as a pathway to inner peace and mindfulness
- Corporate Workshops — Art therapy and healing sessions for HR and corporate teams
- Youth Transformation Programmes — Helping young individuals convert pain into purpose
- Healing Sessions — Personalised one-on-one therapeutic consultations
Meditative Art Creations
Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi's meditative art creations are in high demand on international platforms, reflecting the universal resonance of her artistic and healing vision.
Vision — SSPS
SSPS — Survivors Support: Pain to Success
Her guiding vision is encapsulated in SSPS — a philosophy of supporting survivors through their pain and guiding them toward success, happiness, health and wealth. This vision drives every programme, session and initiative under the Jarukho ARRT umbrella.
Awards and Recognition
Hon Dr Ushma Harendra Udeshi is a recipient of 45 national and international awards, including:
- Star Superwoman Award
- Single Mother Award
- Entrepreneur Education Programme Award
- Best Art Therapist Award
- Honoured by Bharat Good Times
- 45 National and International Awards — across healing, art therapy, education and entrepreneurship
Online Presence
- Website — Jarukho ARRT — Vyaparify
- Digital Profile — visitmyprofile.in/Uushma-H-Udeashi
- Instagram — UUSHMA_UDEASHI / JARUKHO ARRT
- Facebook — Uushma Udeashi (Personal & Page)
- LinkedIn — Jarukho Art
Contact
- Mobile — +91 9974575999 / +91 7600974809
- Head Office — Mumbai
- Therapy Centres — Borsad, Ahmedabad, Valsad — Gujarat