JMMB Interview With Aanandha Sharurajah Author of Stroke of Gratitude

Aanandha Sharurajah is the founder and chair of Atos Wellness Group, a top beauty, spa, and wellness company based in Singapore. In 2012, as the company was reaching its peak ofsuccess with $35 million in group sales per year, he suffered a debilitating stroke that rendered his right side paralyzed. Refusing to resign himself to a tragic fate, Aanandha harnessed a forward-looking perspective and began a journey of self-discovery toward recovery.All it took was a stroke, and his entire life was derailed. As CEO of one of the largest wellness companies in Singapore, Aanandha Sharurajah’s life changed in an instant, and he found himself redefining what it meant to be happy and successful. He discovered that the loss of independence and identity can be as debilitating as the diagnosis itself. But, he also learned that living an empowered life after a health crisis is possible—when you choose the path of self-discovery instead of self-pity.Now a stroke advocate, he shares his story to bring hope to other survivors and provide early education to those at risk. He is a member of the Singapore National Stroke Association and was a participant at the 13th World Stroke Congress in 2021. Aanandha’s passion for helping those in need is not limited to stroke victims. In 2002, he cycled 750 kilometers from Ipoh to Singapore in four days for charity.Between 2009 and 2011, Aanandha spearheaded a movement among spa owners to rescue over ten thousand spa customers left in a lurch after countless spas closed. His success and advocacy in business won him the Spirit of Enterprise Award in 2009.The inspiring story of a stroke survivor’s perseverance to recover and thrive, Stroke ofGratitude shares powerful lessons for unleashing your fullest potential to regenerate andrebuild after medical trauma. Full of brilliant insights and emotional storytelling, thisguide will open your heart, strengthen your mind, and help you embrace your recovery as agift of new possibilities.Learn more at https://strokeofgratitude.com/