Dr. Laxmi Kulkarni
Bangalore
Summary
Experienced Clinical Nutritionist and Dietitian with over 13 years of expertise in successfully addressing various health and lifestyle concerns, specializing in diabetes reversal. Utilizes a unique approach blending Ayurveda and diet management to effectively manage and even reverse lifestyle disorders. Certified international yoga teacher with a focus on meditation, relaxation, and pranayama techniques. Offers extensive offline and online consultation services for medical and nutritional needs, demonstrating a result-oriented approach with a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Proficient in clinical data research, analysis, paper publication, and presentation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Lecturer
AAFT
07.2024 - Current
- Developed strong rapport with students, creating a supportive learning environment that encouraged active participation.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to students, fostering their academic growth and career aspirations.
- Fostered critical thinking skills by posing challenging questions during lectures and encouraging thoughtful debate among students.
Lead Nutriotionist (Remote)
Sugarfit
10.2021 - 05.2024
- Worked in the capacity of team lead, managing team of 24 health coaches and 150+ clients - accomplishing diabetes reversal with holistic approach by diet management and lifestyle modification
- Managed multiple Type-I diabetes clients by planning their diet using advanced carb-counting methods
- Formulated Ayurveda-based juices: Sugarfit active sugar control juice and Immunity drink: https://www.sugarfit.com/activefoods/pdp/SUGAR_CONTROL_JUICE/
- Sugarfit active sugar control juice helped in reducing sugar levels by up to 10 points.
- Conducted training and awareness sessions for the coaches to educate on right dietary custamization with ayurveda supplements.
- Part of the research team involved in conducting study and publishing papars internally on effectiveness of Apple cider vinegar in post prandail sugar control
- Conducted studies and published paper on effectiveness of moringa powder on postprandial sugar levels.
Senior Nutritionist and Ayurveda Doctor
Possible Wellness (Previously Truweight Wellness)
07.2017 - 09.2021
- Diabetes Co-Ordinator – Managing all diabetes clients(more than 1000) – Achieved great results by implementing Diet Plans along with Ayurvedic single herbs for improving their sugar levels.
- Conducting online and in-person consultation and diet counseling for clients with health issues like Diabetes, Thyroid, Hypertension, PCOD etc.
- Clinical Research - Conduct study on existing client's data and publish research journals - https://truweight.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Impact-of-Truweight-Diabetic-Program-on-the-Weight-Loss-and-the-Reduction-of-HbA1C-among-Type-2-Diabetic-Clients.pdf
- Conduct Webinars to raise awareness on "Diabetes Reversal" and "Weight Loss" through right approach to diet and lifestyle.
- Represented the organization and presented paper on Diabetes in National Level Seminar "Health and Wellness Through Nutrition and Nutraceuticals 2020" at M.S.Ramaiah Medical Hospital Bangalore
- Involved in Sales and Product promotion
Diet Consultant (Remote)
HealthifyMe
02.2019 - 07.2019
- online diet consultant and fitness coach, handling more than 50 clients.
- Analyzing client’s medical condition, lifestyle, physical activeness, stress and formulating the diet pattern/physical activity plan accordingly
- Client interaction and sales
- Conducted live Q&A session on Hypertension on "World Hypertension Day".
- Conducted day-long consultation sessions at Corporate offices
Ayurveda Consultant
Ganesh Ayurveda Pharma
01.2014 - 07.2017
- Worked as Ayurvedic Consultant.
- Consultation and follow-up .
- Conducted monthly "Swarna Prashana" for kids below 10 years.
Diet Consultant and Fitness Coach (Remote)
GOQii
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Modified workout plans according to fitness levels and medical considerations.
- Consulted with clients to define personal health needs, formulate effective fitness, nutritional or rehabilitation plans and improve overall well-being.
Internship
Apollo Hospitals Jayanagar
01.2015 - 07.2015
- Advising diet depending on the disease condition of in patient. viz. renal diet, diabetic diet, Neutropenic diet etc.
- Attended diet counseling of bariatric surgery patients
- Diet counseling for weight loss
- Gained knowledge on RT feeding, Peg feeding and parenteral nutrition
- Conducted knowledge transfer sessions on anatomy and physiology for the fellow interns
Ayurveda Consultant
Maruthua Ayurvedic Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2014
- Worked as Ayurvedic Consultant, treating OPD and In House patients.
- Prescribing Panchakarma Treatment and overseeing the execution.
- Successfully treated obesity cases by recording their calorie consumption and preparing meal charts.
- Counseling patients as part of M.Sc final semester project Effectiveness of Dietary Management on PCOS Among Fertile Women.
Education
200 Hour TTC online - INTERNATIONAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Bodhi Schoole of Yoga
2024
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition And Dietitics
Kartataka State Open University
06.2014
Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine - Ayurveda
Shri D. G. M. Ayurvedic Medical College
04.2009
Skills
- Clinical nutrition expertise
- Holistic health counseling
- Yoga instructor certified by Bodhi School
- Certified Face Yoga and Mudra Therapy
- Experienced in relaxation practices
- Skilled in health app navigation
- Nutritional guidance for athletes
- Diabetes care coordination
- Diet preparation for chronic conditions
- Diet consultation at Hospital Set up post surgeries
- Intermittent fasting expertise
- Weight Management
- Public speaking at national events
- Webinar Presentations
- Data-driven research reporting
- Scientific writing certification
- Experienced with Google Docs
- Diet Consultations at Corporate Offices
- Live Q & A Sessions
- Active IAPEN member
Education
other
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Guest Lecturer
AAFT
07.2024 - Current
Lead Nutriotionist (Remote)
Sugarfit
10.2021 - 05.2024
Diet Consultant (Remote)
HealthifyMe
02.2019 - 07.2019
Senior Nutritionist and Ayurveda Doctor
Possible Wellness (Previously Truweight Wellness)
07.2017 - 09.2021
Diet Consultant and Fitness Coach (Remote)
GOQii
01.2016 - 07.2016
Internship
Apollo Hospitals Jayanagar
01.2015 - 07.2015
Ayurveda Consultant
Ganesh Ayurveda Pharma
01.2014 - 07.2017
Ayurveda Consultant
Maruthua Ayurvedic Hospital
11.2009 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Clinical Nutrition And Dietitics
Kartataka State Open University
Bachelor of Ayurveda Medicine - Ayurveda
Shri D. G. M. Ayurvedic Medical College
200 Hour TTC online - INTERNATIONAL YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Bodhi Schoole of Yoga
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