Saagara is an Ann Arbor based Digital Health Company, whose founders have an eclectic background in medicine, design, engineering, and yoga/meditation. The Saagara team is dedicated to helping you maximize your overall health and well being, so that you may lead healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Through the use of software available on mobile platforms, we make small changes in people's lifestyle for dramatic improvements in their health and well-being. With technology, community, and raised awareness, we wish to do this on a global level.
It takes a lot of teamwork and group effort to make Saagara go, and we’re very proud of each and every one of our team members—so we’d like to talk about them!
Dr. Nagabhushanam "Bobby" Peddi is the co-Founder and CEO of Saagara and firmly believes in Saagara’s holistic approach to medicine and health. He graduated with a Medical degree from Edinburgh University, but after training in surgery left Medicine to pursue an entrepreneurial path. At Saagara he focuses his medical training, interest in yoga, and passion for preventative health in developing the concepts behind Saagara.
Steve Alvey is Saagara's Creative Director. Since creating toast sculptures of power tools at 18 months, Steve Alvey has been fascinated by art and technology. After designing the first version of Pranayama, he came onboard as Saagara's Creative Director. Steve has designed award winning exhibits and brands, and is a confirmed font geek. He attended Eastern Michigan University and has a degree in computer graphics. He delights in working in digital media while improving world health.
Dr. Sze Ming Yong is Saagara's Medical Advisor. He graduated with an MBChB from Edinburgh University and subsequently trained as a surgeon. He was awarded membership in the Royal College of Surgeons. He then went on to receive a Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Aberdeen and is currently a clinical research manager for a global pharmaceutical company. Dr. Sze Ming Yong currently assists Saagara with analysis of current medical research and provides input on health-related aspects of Saagara’s products.