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Save Minds Infusion Center is leading the way for a new and innovative therapy in London, UK, for mood and pain disorders, and treatment-resistant depression.
I realised the influence psychedelics can exert on the human mind during my formative years in medicine when I had several encounters with academics, scientists, and religious personalities. This belief was reimposed during a pilgrimage to the Himalayas when the practice of mediation, mindfulness, and self-realisation was taught to me. The interest took a back burner with my focus on training in anaesthesiology followed by specialising in intensive care medicine.
As an intensivist, we understand almost all organ physiology, but the brain and mind is ever a challenge. I have used this Psychedelic medicine for more than 30 years and know very well the intense dream-like state the medication causes during the treatment. When it became known to me the potential role of this world-renowned medicine could in the treatment of depression, I pursued it with intense focus and realised its ‘break through’ status and the rapid effect it can bring to relieve depression, anxiety, and PTSD.
I have lost my closest friend and personally experienced the trauma and distress it can bring to the people suffering from mental health illnesses, their families, and their loved ones. This disease does not affect one person but affects the whole society and yet we do not focus enough to understand the causes and alleviate the sufferings.
The single organising idea of Save Minds is to fill this vacuum and use scientifically proven psychedelic medicines in a safe clinical environment to bring rapid, lasting relief and save minds and change lives. We aim to deliver a cost-effective treatment option to as many people as possible and provide the necessary evidence and support to enable NHS to provide this treatment to people who can’t afford privately funded treatment.
Our focus is ‘Brain Health’ and we will introduce the latest technology, nutritional supplements, and advanced therapy to optimise mental well-being and use the available resources to advance the understanding by participating in audits and research.
MBBS, MD, FRCA, DICM
Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Barrister Raj Umayavan Yadhunanthanan was called to the Bar by the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple. An unwavering dedication to innovation, impact, and ethical integrity distinguishes him. He achieved a “Very Competent” rating on the Bar Practice Course (BPC) at the University of Law, following his Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice (LPC) with “Commendation” and completing his LLB at just 20 years old.
At the same young age, Raj co-founded the Rotators Shield, a groundbreaking fitness device revolutionising rotator cuff rehabilitation. Combining legal acumen with entrepreneurial vision, he secured patents for the product while completing his LPC, exemplifying his ability to bridge legal expertise with innovative solutions. Today, the Rotators Shield is a testament to his ingenuity and determination—values underpinning his professional journey.
Raj has also served as Vice President of Business Development at Save Minds for many years, a pioneering mental health organisation founded by his father, a dual consultant in intensive care and anaesthesia. Rooted in his family’s multi-generational legacy of service and justice—including his grandfather, a former Supreme Court judge—Raj champions Save Minds’ mission of “saving minds and changing lives.” The organisation leads with innovative approaches, including the ethical use of psychedelics in mental health care, with Raj’s legal expertise ensuring transparency and upholding rigorous ethical standards.
Blending entrepreneurial spirit with precision, Raj’s contributions to Save Minds have positioned it as a global leader in mental health care. His dedication to innovation, ethics, and transformative solutions continues to shape the organisation’s legacy—creating a future where countless lives worldwide are saved and transformed.
Sahana Yadhunanthanan is serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Save Minds since 2021. As a true advocate of mental health, she meaningfully and tirelessly works to espouse Save Minds’ motto of “Saving Minds and Changing Lives”.
A graduate of Hult International Business School, she attained her Global Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) with a specialisation in Management, distinguishing herself as one of the youngest to complete this prestigious programme. Her exceptional academic performance secured her a place within the top 20 per cent of her cohort, earning a 3.55 Grade Point Average, a position on the Dean’s List, and the esteemed Triple Scholar title, awarded in recognition of her achievements in Women in Business, Social Impact, and Finance.
Sahana’s academic journey commenced with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Warwick, where she cultivated a profound understanding of societal structures and human behaviour. She further honed her expertise through both undergraduate and postgraduate legal studies at the University of Law, thereby meeting the rigorous standards required for legal practice in the United Kingdom. As a member of the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, Sahana skilfully combines her legal acumen with business insight to drive significant and impactful results.
Her passion for mental health advocacy was ignited during her legal career, where she encountered clients facing severe mental health challenges. This experience, coupled with her family’s long-standing involvement in healthcare, compelled her to pursue meaningful change. Her grandfather, a highly esteemed entrepreneur in Sri Lanka, successfully established and operated several enterprises, including private hospitals. Her father, an equally esteemed dual consultant in anaesthesia and intensive care, founded Save Minds, the United Kingdom’s first premier private provider of psychedelic treatment.
Through her Global Executive MBA, which encompassed extensive education in London, Dubai, and Boston, Sahana acquired a sophisticated understanding of global business dynamics. In her capacity as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of a medical application company, she identified and addressed a critical gap in the continuity of patient care, devising an innovative technology solution to bridge the divide between initial consultation, ongoing treatment and patients’ response to interventions.
At Save Minds, Sahana remains steadfast in her commitment to making available “innovative rapid acting antidepressant treatment” to people suffering from severe mental health issues, a scourge which has crippled human minds for centuries.
"This treatment has helped me so much with my depression. My therapist recommended it to me but I was skeptical at first just like everyone else. But there are a lot of benefits and now I'm not depressed anymore!"
"Ketamine therapy at Save Minds was my life saver. Dr Yadhu and his wonderful team gave me the best feeling of security. Ketamine therapy changed my life. It pealed the trauma layers. Having the full support of Dr, Yadhu made it so much easier when it was so hard. I wish I had known about this years ago, i went in completely hopeless and helpless ,I am now a very happy person with so much to look forward to in my life."
"Time flies when the experience is great. I am so pleased with my infusion treatment and how it has helped me overcome the anxiety that has been present for years. It is an investment in myself to ensure that I can live out life without being paralyzed by worry."
"The Ketamine IV infusions provided by Dr. Yadhu have been clearly life changing for me. Dozens of tablets over 12 years did absolutely nothing to treat my ongoing depression and PTSD. I thank God, I found him, he is the consummate medical doctor, and I am pleased to fly from the USA to London for regular treat - because he gives superior infusions and patient education."
"My treatment was amazing, my PTSD symptoms have never been better. I know that it's not for everyone and there are some side effects but for me, it changed everything. More energy, more clarity of mind, and the best part is how much happier I am."
"I have struggled with depression and anxiety for a long time but I never found any solution until I found ketamine therapy. I was able to find the joy in life and also a reason to carry on. I was suicidal but ketamine therapy helped me find a way to see the beauty in life. I would highly recommend it to anyone. It lasted for 6 months before my depression returned which was amazing. It helped me to rewire my brain and form new habits that I wasn't able to with normal antidepressants."
"My daughter has been under the care of Dr. Yadhu since May 2020 receiving infusions. She has suffered from depression and severe anxiety since she was in her early teenage years. She has been on various medications, many with awful side effects, and has had CBT, Hypnotherapy, and various other treatments.
Dr. Yadhu is very compassionate, knowledgeable, and kind, he has clearly done plenty of research and explains very clearly how infusions work in the brain.
Within just a couple of infusions, my daughter noticed the difference in her mood and especially with her level of anxiety. It has made an incredible difference to our family life. She is much happier and calmer, she can handle stressful situations so much easier. For me as a mother and her being away at University it makes me feel more relaxed and happy she is enjoying life. Over time, whilst still receiving the infusions when she feels she needs one she has managed to decrease the medication she is on and stopped taking some of them completely.
I would highly recommend anyone who is struggling with a treatment-resistant condition to try infusions as they clearly work. I have full confidence in Dr. Yadhu, he has changed my daughter's life and for us as a family."
You can be one step closer to finding the relief you are looking for. Dealing with the symptoms of depression, PTSD or anxiety can be hard. Starting today, it doesn’t have to be. Request more information and learn if our infusions are right for you. The information and consultation are free.
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