Pawan Keshav
Founder
Professional Credentials
Experience
10+ Years in Rehabilitation Support
Affiliation
Belaku Rehabilitation Centre
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Practices in compliance with the Mental Healthcare Act (MHCA), 2017 standards and clinical excellence protocols.
About Pawan Keshav
Pawan Keshav is the Founder and operational director of Belaku Rehabilitation Centre in Bangalore. With over a decade of hands-on experience in rehabilitation support and facility management, he established Belaku to address the critical need for a structured, confidential, and scientifically grounded recovery environment in South India. Recognizing that addiction is a complex neurobiological condition, Pawan ensures the facility operates on a foundation of strict clinical excellence combined with empathy. He oversees the integration of standardized medical protocols—such as supervised detoxification—with restorative modalities like equine-assisted therapy and physical rehabilitation. This dual approach guarantees that residents receive comprehensive care addressing both physical dependency and psychological healing. Beyond daily operations, Pawan leads community outreach and family education programs. He provides families with actionable, evidence-based strategies to support their loved ones without enabling destructive behaviors. His direct oversight ensures that Belaku maintains the highest ethical standards under the Mental Healthcare Act, providing a secure setting where individuals can focus entirely on achieving long-term sobriety.
Areas of Clinical Expertise
Professional Insights & Therapeutic Approach
What is your guiding philosophy when working with residents at Belaku?
"At Belaku, my approach is centered around empathy, safety, and respect. I believe that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all model; every individual requires a unique balance of clinical support, emotional validation, and practical life-skills training. By addressing the root causes of dependency—such as co-occurring disorders, work burnout, or relational conflicts—we help residents rebuild their lives with clinical integrity and lasting dignity, in line with the standards of the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017."
How does a multidisciplinary team approach support long-term recovery outcomes?
"Healing from addiction is a holistic process that involves physical stabilization, cognitive restructuring, and social reintegration. By working closely in a team that includes psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, physical trainers, and nutritionists, we ensure that every aspect of the resident's health is monitored and optimized. This coordinated focus minimizes treatment gaps, builds physical stamina, rebalances neurochemistry, and prepares residents to transition back to their family and professional environments with stable coping strategies."



