A Consulting Homeopath and Mental Health Expert, Shelly is dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey towards optimal health and well-being. She also regularly contributes her knowledge to the scientific community.

Dr. Shelly Sharma is a Consulting Homeopath based in Mumbai. She has been practising since 2011 and runs her clinics in Vasai and Sangli in Maharashtra.

Shelly is an MD and a PhD with a keen interest in human psychology and in understanding the intricacies of mental health. Her interest in the subject propelled her to pursue psychiatric counselling and delve into homoeopathy while pursuing a diploma in Greece. Shelly regularly conducts seminars, mentors doctors and students, and has also presented research papers both nationally and internationally. She has also taught at universities as an Associate Professor.

Having studied homoeopathy, Shelly discovered the profound connection between homoeopathic medicine, diseases, and their relationship with the emotional and mental well-being of individuals. With this approach, Shelly has successfully treated many incurable diseases, firmly believing that by understanding individuals and stimulating their body's innate healing system, true healing can be achieved.

Talking about her early days, Shelly says that her mother always motivated her to be independent and self-sufficient. After marriage, Shelly got a supportive husband who further encouraged her to chase her dreams. In this manner, she could manage her personal and professional lives with great ease.

Recalling her childhood, Shelly shares that she was born and brought up in Mumbai and grew up in a joint family. A shy and silent kid, Shelly unlocked her  potential after living her hostel life. Being the first daughter in her family, she was happy to have received immense support from her parents in terms of education. Shelly further shares that her family had a joint business, and growing up in a resource-limited environment instilled in them a deep appreciation for everything they had.

When asked about her role models, Shelly says she draws inspiration from her husband, who gave her a deeper foundation in the field of homoeopathy. She is also thankful to one of her professors, who showed her the way in terms of research and understanding of the subject. Professor and psychiatrist Dr. Gandhi mentored her in understanding psychiatry. Shelly regards her mother as a lifelong mentor. She finds inspiration in the book "Many Lives, Many Masters", which changed her attitude and perspective towards life.

Describing her struggles, Shelly says that your struggles are nothing but learning lessons in life. She shares that when she completed her MD, her father met with an accident, and they had a loan of more than Rs. one crore. At that time, Shelly was the only earning member of her family, and her siblings were still studying. At a time when her father had lost his memory and her mother had been bedridden for a year, Shelly had a lot of responsibility on her shoulders. She was even faced with a situation where she had to choose between saving her home or opening her own clinic. Shelly and her family had to use all their savings and sell off their jewellery to make their home loan-free.

During that phase of her life, her confidence and mentorship from her professors helped her overcome the challenges, and she also realised the importance of family bonding and togetherness. Shelly also inculcated in her certain leadership qualities during those gruelling years of her life. Owing to her profession and life experiences, her interest in spirituality also grew.

Speaking of her achievements, Shelly says that she is proud to have completed her PhD; however, she emphasises that she is yet to achieve many more milestones in life.

Her success mantra is to not expect anything from anyone in order to give unconditionally. She firmly believes that not having any expectations also helps you become independent and grow in life. Shelly further asserts that nothing lasts forever, which she learned during her meditation practice. She remains in a state of acceptance, which helps her carry on with life smoothly.

Drawing a comparison between education and experience, Shelly says that both education and experience go hand-in-hand. A combination of the two helped her succeed in life.

If Shelly had the opportunity to travel back in time through a time machine, she would have attempted the UPSC and also appeared for the Indian Army exam.

For people willing to come into her profession, Shelly says that one ought to identify their true potential and improvise on their skills. In her message to the youth, Shelly advises them to go step-by-step. She adds that they need to take every step in life with awareness and conviction and strive to be the best in their profession. "Do everything with virtue, dedication, and ethics", says Shelly.