Krishnendhu founds Navem to introduce Expressive Arts Therapy and Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) to the city.

Krishnendu initially faces hurdles in explaining a therapy that "can only be experienced, not explained." However, the COVID-19 pandemic becomes a turning point. As isolation and anxiety increase and sessions transition online, Navem sees a surge in inquiries, sparking greater awareness of alternative mental health practices in Kerala.

Navem’s methodology is recognized at a state level. Krishnendu facilitates a workshop for a joint project by UNICEF and the Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA). She trains Kudumbasree and Women and Child Development (WCD) social workers across Kerala on using art and movement interventions to help children process trauma.

Marking seven years since it opened its doors, Navem is highlighted in major publications like The Hindu for World Mental Health Day, establishing its reputation as a pioneering space where "dance meets wellness and mental health" in Thiruvananthapuram.