Our Experts
Smitha Gudapakkam
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
CAPPA-Certified Postpartum DoulaSmitha Gudapakkam is the Founder and CEO of Sakhee Postpartum Support and a CAPPA-Certified Postpartum Doula with specialized training in perinatal mental health and lactation. With over 18 years of healthcare background spanning biomedical engineering and business administration, she pairs deep industry insight with compassionate, hands-on care for new parents.
Smitha provides comprehensive support for physical recovery and emotional well-being, walking alongside families as they navigate healing from birth, infant feeding, sleep deprivation, and the profound shifts of early parenthood. Drawing from her Indian heritage, she incorporates time-honored nourishing traditions and cultural wisdom alongside evidence-based postpartum practices. Her approach is observant, empathetic, and validating, designed to ensure no parent feels unseen or unsupported.
Inspired by her own early motherhood journey and a drive to close gaps in maternal care, Smitha created Sakhee to give parents a dedicated advocate in their corner.
Dr. Jordan Miller, PT, DPT, PRPC
Postpartum Pelvic Floor ExpertDr. Jordan Miller is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a certified Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Practitioner (PRPC) through the Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute. With a decade of experience across clinical care, operational leadership, lecturing, and course creation, she leads one of the nation’s largest outpatient pelvic health physical therapy departments and serves as an adjunct doctoral professor.
Dr. Jordan specializes in postpartum recovery, labor and delivery preparation, sexual dysfunction or pain, urinary and bowel dysfunction, and neurological, oncological, and surgical rehabilitation. Her practice is rooted in inclusive, equitable care, dedicated to creating greater access to high-quality pelvic health physical therapy.
Outside of clinical leadership and teaching, Dr. Jordan works to empower individuals through every stage of physical recovery and pelvic wellness.
Rima Sheehab
IIN-Certified Integrative Health Coach
Strategic Product LeadRima Sheehab is an IIN-Certified Integrative Health Coach and healthcare operations leader with over a decade of experience across the health, public health, and healthcare sectors. While steering strategic operations at Sakhee, her coaching practice centers on supporting parents through the profound identity shifts, physical transitions, and daily realities of postpartum life.
Deeply committed to inclusive, culturally affirming care and health equity, Rima takes a grounded, practical approach to postpartum wellness. Her practice focuses on lifestyle, mindset, rest, and realistic movement. Rather than prescribing rigid plans or one-size-fits-all rules, she partners collaboratively with clients to help them reconnect with their values, reduce daily overwhelm, and build sustainable habits without the pressure of perfectionism.
Rooted in community health and systems thinking, Rima creates a supportive, non-judgmental space where every parent feels seen and validated. She offers complimentary introductory sessions to help clients explore their goals and discover how coaching can support their transition.