Dr. Ayana Kizhakkekalam

Ms. Ayana Kizhakkekalam is a physiotherapist at Burjeel Royal Hospital in Al Ain with over 14 years of clinical experience. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Physiotherapy from AWH Special College under Calicut University, India, in 2008, and began her career as an Intensive Care Physiotherapist at Malabar Institute of Medical Science, where she focused on helping patients with heart and lung conditions and neurological recovery. She moved to the UAE in 2011, initially working at American Hospital Dubai before joining Burjeel Royal Hospital in 2013.

Ms. Ayana specializes in physiotherapy for heart and lung conditions, neurorehabilitation (recovery after neurological events), intensive care physiotherapy, and manual therapy techniques. She holds certification in the Mulligan Concept, an advanced hands-on therapy method for joint and soft-tissue problems. Her work helps patients regain strength, mobility, and function across a wide range of conditions.

She is fluent in English, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam, making her accessible to diverse patient populations. A dedicated member of the Indian Association of Physiotherapists, Ms. Ayana is a good fit for patients needing specialized rehabilitation after cardiac or lung conditions, neurological events, or those seeking manual therapy alongside conventional physiotherapy.