Our Dietitians

Our Dietitians
Sakchi Gupta + -

SAKCHI GUPTA

Experience Summary

  •  Internship in Currae Multi-Specialty hospital, Thane, Mumbai.
  •  Internship in Dietetics department of Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Marathalli, Bangalore.
  •  Assisting and helping people to improve their health by therapeutic diet plans as a Freelance
    Dietician since 2012.
  •  Working as a Naturopathy Consultant since August 2012.
  •  Performed the role of a Quality Control Analyst, in Zeon Lifesciences; working for clients like
    Cipla, Himalya, Mankind, Wockhart, Herbalife and Nestle, between February, 2007 and August,
    2009.

Specialized Certifications

  •  Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care (CNCC) – Indira Gandhi National Open University
  •  Diploma in Ayurvedic Beauty and Spa therapies – Sane Madhavbaug Ayurvedic Institute, Thane,
    Maharashtra.
  •  Diploma in Panchkarma therapies - Sane Madhavbaug Ayurvedic Institute, Thane, Maharashtra.
  •  Diploma in Naturopathy and Yoga – All India Nature Cure Federation – Delhi.
  •  Certificate course in Ayurvedic Nutrition – International Academy of Ayurveda, Pune, Maharashtra.

Core Competencies

  •  Ability to understand different types of patients, understand the root cause of their problem and
    proceed analytically to provide a cure.
  •  Good technical and practical knowledge of various diet therapies comprising of modern techniques
    and traditional cures from Ayurveda and Naturopathy; and creating hybrid plans according to the
    need, comfort, preferences and adaptability level of the patients.
  •  Can plan the solutions for the patients in such a way that it is not scary for them in the beginning,
    easy for them to follow & adapt and provide them long-term benefits. I also am good in organizing
    the whole diet solution and breaking them into small steps in such a way that the patients do not
    feel overwhelmed at any point of time.
  •  Well versed in managing my center, co-workers and environment ambience in such a way that as
    soon as any visitor enters, they feel calm and at peace; and I always try to maintain a good
    hygiene level in my center.
Manju Mathur + -

MANJU MATHUR
  • Clinical Nutritionist & Registered Dietitian Shrya Specialist Polyclinic and Medicus Clinic, Dwarka, New Delhi
  •  Former Chief Dietitian & Head Department of Dietetics,
    Government Medical College & Hospital Chandigarh (1997 – 2010)
  •  Executive Member & Website Coordinator, National Executive Committee.
    Indian Dietetic Association (IDA)- (2011 -2014)
  •  Course Coordinator for Specialized Refresher Modules in Clinical Nutrition
    and Dietetics launched by IDA in 2014
  •  President, Indian Dietetic Association, Chandigarh Chapter (2006 -2010)
  •  Editor of the half yearly Newsletter “Nutrition News N Views” brought out
    by the Chandigarh Chapter of IDA (2002 – 2010)
  • Visiting Consultant for the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of
    Administration, Mussoorie. (2009 – 2010)
  •  Authored Chapters and provided technical support for a number of books on
    Nutrition
  •  Authored a booklet “Aapka Ahar” for Chandigarh Administration which is
    being used for imparting nutritional knowledge to children studying in
    government schools of Chandigarh
  •  Published a number of papers in various journals and articles in newspapers
  •  Presented a number of papers at various National and International
    conferences including those at ICD 2004, ICD 2008 and ICD 2012 held at
    Chicago, USA, Yokohama, Japan and Sydney, Australia respectively
  •  Organized Continuing Medical Education programs, nutrition quiz contests,
    nutrition exhibitions, poster competitions, cookery contests, symposia and
    other nutrition education programs for budding nutritionists, professionals,
    medical faculty and masses
Aparna Nagesh + -

Aparna Nagendra
Has completed Master’s degree in “Food science and nutrition” from the University of Mysore,
Karnataka with exceptional experience in clinical nutrition for more than nine years as her role included
handling Clinical nutrition (critical care, renal, diabetes, weight management and women health), food
service management and administrative duties.
Currently working as,
Senior Dietitian (Department Head) at Sagar Chandramma Hospital, Bengaluru.
Consultant Nutritionist, Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, Girinagar, Bengaluru.
Consultant Nutritionist, Ovum Hospital, Banashankari, Bengaluru.
Guest Lecturer, Kidwai College of Nursing, Bengaluru.
Resource person, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysuru.

Current Research

  •  Survey on Dietary Pattern, Lifestyle and Stress on Gut health of the subjects.
  •  Survey on Food and Nutrition labels in India.
  •  A survey on Kitchen Garden
  •  A survey on Milk and Non-Dairy Milk [milk alternatives], understanding among the general population.

ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION

  •  Member of Indian Dietetic Association.
  • Member of IAPEN (Indian Association of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition)
  • Recipient of “SADHANA” achievement award, RND 2020 (Recognizing Nutritionists and Dietitians) for Excellency in Academic contribution, by Honorable Governor of Telangana organized by Diaita Eat Right and IDA Telangana chapter on January 10th 2020.
  • Recipient of “National Health Award- 2020” for overall accomplishments, by Nutrition and Natural Health Sciences Association, New Delhi. Organized on 27th December 2020.
  • Recipient of “National Level- Excellence in Outstanding Accomplishment” award. Organized by IAPEN Quality Awards 2021.
  • Mentions on the IDA, Bangalore Chapter Newsletter-2019
  • Awarded Third Place in Poster Presentation, organized by Community Health and Nutrition, National Conference, MS Ramaiah Hospital Bangalore- June 2019.
  • Participated and presented Posters and oral presentations at several National and International Nutrition Conferences.
  • Organized several Clinical Nutrition meet sessions on various topics of nutrition for Dietitians in Bangalore and pan India.
  • Developed several Public information brochures for the community.
  • Nutrition and Health Promotion Video for the community- Through eminent speakers from different health care sectors-2020.
  • Frequent speaker at corporate and community events in promoting good nutrition and health for prevention of lifestyle diseases.
  • Blogger: Eat right!! Nutrition and Flourish
Anshu Malik + -

Anshu Malik

Professional Experience

  • Sports Nutritionist- Sports Authority of India, Sonepat, India (Sept 2019- present)
  • Presently working as a Freelance Nutritionist at Landmark, Omni Clinic, Chandigarh; Indus Hospital,Cheema Complex Mohali, Punjab (- 5-7 years)
  • Senior Nutritionist and Diabetes Educator, OneMed Crew Pvt, Ltd, Mohali, Punjab (June 2016-2017)
  • Clinical Nutritionist, ABBOTT Health Care Pvt Ltd, Mumbai India (June 2018-December 2018)
  • Diet Counsellor and Senior Patient Care Advisor, Novartis, Bangalore, India (2010-2016)
  • Diabetic Educator, Pharmexx, India Pvt Ltd(Johnson and Johnson), Chandigarh, India – 2009-2011
  • Junior Dietitian, GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh (2002-2007)
  • Dietitian cum counsellor, Personal Point, Chandigarh, ( ~ 7 months)
 

Education

  • Master of Science in Food and Nutrition, Kurukshetra University, Haryana, 1998-1999
  • Bachelors in Home Science, Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana, 1995-1997
  • Diploma in Pharmacy, Haryana State Board of Technical Education, Haryana, 1994-1995
  • Short Term Attachment for 6 weeks at GMCH, Sector 32, Chandigarh (2002)
  • Short Term Attachment for 6 weeks at AIIMS, New Delhi, (2001)
  • Membership:Life Member of IDA Member of ADITI, Association for Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Shubha Ramesh + -
SHUBHARAMESH
Professional Skills:
I have 20 years of experience in Nutrition & Dietetics. My core areas of expertise include critical care nutrition management, Customized Nutrition support & Therapy. Lifestyle and Nutrition Counseling, Food Service Management, Quality Assurance. Completed trainings on Diabetes Education, Dr Mohan’s Diabetes Academy; Individualizing Nutrition to achieve Glycaemic Goals in Patient with Type 2 Diabetes, AACME; Renal Nutrition & Metabolism and Nutrition Management in Organ Failure & Transplantation, IAEPN; Lifestyle & Diabetes; Awarded by the Kidney Warriors Foundation for standardization and recipe development for CKD patients in Manipal Hospitals
Skills
Excellent counselling skills and proficient in implementing Quality Standards ISO 9000 and NABH and implementation of policies Exceptional communications skills for mentoring more than 50 interns during their bachelors and masters programs in nutrition and dietetics. Conducted many health camps, workshops, seminars,continuing medical education for nurses, dietitians, interns on nutritional management in critical care, cardiac care, oncology, diabetes, weight management, gestational diabetes, preconception, pediatric diseases etc. Published articles on nutrition in National Journals such as the CFTRI, Mysore, India
Professional Experience
Senior Dietitian at Rainbow Hospital, Bangalore- Present Astra Super Specialty Hospital , Bangalore : Senior Clinical Dietitian Oct.- Dec 2018 Sagar Hospital-DSI , Bangalore : Chief Dietitian (Jul 2011- Oct. 2018) Minds Hospital, Mysore: Consulting Dietitian (Dec 2009 - June 2011) Ramakrishna Group of Hospitals, Bangalore: Dietitian (June 2008 - June 2009) The Body Care, Bangalore: Dietitian (Jul. 2007- June 2008) Apollo Group Lifetime Wellness Rx International Limited, Bangalore : Lifestyle Counselor (May 2006 - June 2007) Pragathi & Sneha College of Nursing, Bangalore: Lecturer in Nutrition (May 2005- June 2006) CFTRI (Central Food Technological Research Institute) Fruit & Vegetable Department, Mysore: Project Assistant(Jul 2004 - May 2005)
Dhanashri Khedekar Kale + -
Dt. Dhanashri Khedekar Kale
Clinical & Research Dietician (P.G.D. in Dietetics & Hospital Food Service) (Specialized in Ketogenic Therapies in Epilepsy, Other Neurological disorders & Weight- loss and Certified Nutrigenomic Counselor),IDA member ( Mumbai Chapter)My Mantra is ' To acquire, share and serve the knowledge you have'
Key highlights :
  • Co-Author of 3 research articles on Ketogenic diet which got published in an International ournal..https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31428547 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31428547 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31886101
  • Presented 3 abstracts at 33rd International Epilepsy Congress (IEC), Bangkok, Thailand out of  which 2 abstract won the best posters of the year award.
  • Interviewed by Medicircle (Renowned News & Media portal) for Healthy weight awareness program.
  • Invited to conduct a 5 hrs workshop on Ketogenic diet in Epilepsy for MSc students of Mount Carmel College (Dept of Nutrition & Dietetics), Bengaluru.
  • Invited as Guest lecturer on Overview of Ketogenic Therapies for Bsc Dietetics Students of Dr. BMN College (Applied Nutrition & Dietetics Dept.), Mumbai.
  • Invited as a Speaker on Fad diets and Weight loss journey at Dubai Women’s club.
  • Invited as a Chairperson for Ketogenic therapy in Epilepsy in CMNE on PEDNUTRICON in collaboration with IDA, Mumbai.
  • Invited as a Speaker at International Child Neurology Congress (ICNC), Mumbai.
  • Invited  as a Speaker at International Conference for Autism, Cerebral Palsy & Neurodevelopmental Disorder (ICACN), Mumbai.
  • Part of Organizing committee of International Child Neurology Congress (ICNC), Mumbai.
  • Part of 4 research abstracts that were presented at 6th Global Symposium on KETOGENIC THERAPIES FOR NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS (KETO JEJU 2018).Trained almost 50 centers ( Team of Doctors and Dieticians) with Dr. Janak Nathan for Ketogenic therapies in Epilepsy and weight loss in India,including 2 International centers.
  • Independently trained almost 46 Qualified Dieticians from all over India & overseas for Ketogenic therapies in Epilepsy & Weight loss.
  • Written articles for Dr. Reddy’s Acidity free campaign.http://www.acidityfree.com/home-remedies-acidity-dhanashree-kale.php
  • Written a chapter on Ketogenic Diets: A review for PEDICON journal.
  • Written an Article - ‘Eating Right’ in a Newsletter-‘Hikal Happening’for Hikal Ltd, Pharmaceutical Industry. Involved in research ‘A one – week double – blind randomized, placebo-controlled , multi-center study with Creon 40,000 MMS in subjects with pancreatic exocrine insufficiency due to chronic pancreatitis. conducted in K.E.M Hospital with a team of Gastroenterologists under the supervision of Dr. Shobhana Bhatia. 
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