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World‑class paediatric nutritionists, sports scientists, and clinical dietitians dedicated to your child's health.

Suhasini Viswanathan

Suhasini Viswanathan

Director | M.Sc. Health Sciences (Dietetics), CDE, CPN

Director and trailblazing nutrition expert with 15+ years of experience, specializing in pediatric, maternal, and life-stage family nutrition.

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Suhasini Viswanathan, M.Sc. (Dietetics), is a trailblazing nutrition expert transforming lives through the science and art of optimal nutrition. With over 15 years of experience and a distinguished portfolio of international certifications, she stands at the forefront of cutting-edge nutritional science and its real-world applications. Suhasini’s multifaceted expertise spans the entire human lifecycle—from guiding parents on infant nutrition to building high-performance diets for elite athletes, and crafting personalized nutrition plans for seniors. Her innovative, evidence-based approach has reshaped the nutritional journeys of thousands. She believes a nourished body is the foundation of lasting health and peak performance. Backed by rigorous academic training and clinical internships at institutions like K.M. Cherian’s Heart Foundation (Chennai) and KEM (Pune), Suhasini blends deep scientific insight with an intuitive understanding of individual needs. Her holistic method delivers both immediate results and long-term wellness - empowering clients to achieve peak performance, resilience, and vitality. Suhasini’s mission extends beyond individual consultations. She is dedicated to elevating nutritional awareness among corporates, sport academies & schools and also in mentoring the next generation of nutritionists. Reach out to Suhasini on a transformative journey to unlock your body’s full potential through the art and science of nutrition. Experience the power of personalized nutrition that doesn’t just change diets – it changes lives.

Certifications

  • International Diabetes Federation Certified Diabetes Educator & Advanced Diabetes Educator
  • Certified Paediatric Nutritionist
  • Certified Vegan and Vegetarian Specialist
  • Certified Maternal & Fertility Nutritionist
  • Trained in the Low FODMAP Diet for IBS (Monash University)

Areas of Expertise

  • Pediatric Nutrition – Innovating in childcare nutrition & pioneering in specialized diets for children with special nutritional needs.
  • Elite Athletes – Fueling nutrition for Squash World Cup champions, national swimmers, tennis players, golfers, footballers, and boxers.
  • Celebrities – Tailoring plans for cricketers including Virat Kohli, Robin Uthappa, and Bollywood stars.
  • Medical Nutrition Therapy – Developing dietary strategies for diabetes (type 1 & 2), cardiac issues, hormonal imbalances, fertility, and IBS.
Elakkana R P

Elakkana R P

Head of Department | Ph.D. Scholar, M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, CDE

Head of Department with 10 years of experience, impacting 1200+ clients from 6-month-old infants to teens and elite sports celebrities.

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Elakkana Pandiyan holds her Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition and is currently a Ph.D. Scholar. Her impressive qualifications include certifications as a Certified Diabetes Educator, Certified Sports Nutritionist, Certified Renal Nutritionist and Certified Maternal & Pediatric Nutritionist. With over 10 years of invaluable experience, Elakkana has positively impacted the lives of more than 1200 clients, spanning from 6-month-old infants to vibrant individuals in their 90s. Her extensive client base includes renowned sports celebrities and national/international level players such as Deepak Chahar (Cricketer), K S Arihant, Ananya Narayanan (Squash Players), Dinesh R (Para badminton), Gokulnath, Tehilla D (Swimmer), and Ramesh Kumar P (Badminton), Sadhana Ravi (Athlete) among others, she has also worked with Cine celebrities like Nikki Galrani, Geethika Tiwary, Madhavi Pamula, Madhu Sharma, Mirnalini Ravi, Archana Kalpathi (AGS Entertainment), Allu Arvind. Elakkana’s expertise encompasses a diverse range of nutrition specialties, including Weight management, Sports nutrition, Nutrition for Children, Diabetic care, Gut health, PCOS and Hormonal issues, Renal care, Cardiac cases, and Fertility. She has achieved remarkable success in facilitating weight loss of 9kg in just 2 weeks and 45Kg in 14 Months. Beyond individual consultations, Elakkana is a fervent advocate for nutrition awareness. She has conducted enlightening seminars in various sports academies, multinational corporations, and diverse communities, tirelessly spreading knowledge about the power of nutrition. Her holistic philosophy is beautifully encapsulated in the statement, “Drugs should be left in the chemist’s pot if food can heal the sick,” demonstrating her belief in the transformative potential of proper nourishment.

Certifications

  • Certified Maternal & Pediatric Nutritionist
  • Certified Diabetes Educator
  • Certified Sports Nutritionist
  • Certified Renal Nutritionist

Areas of Expertise

  • Nutrition for Children – Specialized early childcare development, school-age growth guidance, and juvenile sports conditioning.
  • Weight Management – Proven healthy tracking (achieved 9kg loss in 2 weeks, 45kg in 14 months).
  • Sports Nutrition & Celebrity Care – Custom protocols for elite national/international athletes and public figures.
  • Clinical Care – Diabetic, renal, cardiac, gut health, PCOS, and fertility nutrition support.
Diksha Banthia

Diksha Banthia

Head of Department | M.Sc. Food & Nutrition, CCD

Head of Department with 10 years of experience, specializing in clinical lifestyle management, gut health, and maternal & child nutrition.

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Diksha Banthia is a qualified Nutrition practitioner with a work experience of 10 years. She is a Head of Department for QUA Nutrition. She has a Masters in Food and Nutrition. Her academic research project titled ‘Development and Sensory Evaluation of Food products for chronic kidney disease patients’ makes her a specialized dietician in the space. With her 8 year association with QUA Nutrition, Diksha has honed her expertise in various specialized areas, including Clinical, Cancer, Sports Nutrition, Gut Health (IBS/ IBD/ GERD), Symptom Management, Maternal & Child Nutrition, Cardiac Health, Lifestyle Management (such as PCOS/Thyroid/ Diabetes/ Auto-immune diseases) & Chronic conditions such as Kidney disease, Liver transplant & many more. She promotes holistic lifestyle, workplace wellness and everyday wellbeing through workshops, webinars and counselling. She has handled more than 1000 clients. She has also planned nutrition care for celebrities (such as players from Indian Women’s Cricket team). Her clientele include Elavenil Valarivan, Jayant Kumar, Sweta Ghosh and Pooja Rani.

Certifications

  • Certified Cancer Dietician
  • Advanced Sports Nutrition
  • Gut Health Specialist (IBS/IBD/GERD)
  • Maternal & Child Nutrition

Areas of Expertise

  • Maternal & Child Nutrition – Nurturing healthy development tracks for mothers and growing young children.
  • Clinical & Oncology Nutrition – Tailored nutrition for complex treatments and chronic kidney/liver conditions.
  • Gut Health & Symptom Management – Specialized care for IBS, IBD, GERD, and metabolic resilience.
  • Lifestyle Management – Practical family health blueprints treating PCOS, Thyroid, and Diabetes.
Shaman Hegde

Shaman Hegde

Chief Nutritionist | M.Sc. Food Science & Nutrition, CCN, CON

Chief Nutritionist blending holistic wellness with core expertise in kid’s nutrition, adolescent sports health, and childhood lifestyle disorders.

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Shaman Hegde is a nutritionist with a Master’s degree in Food science and Nutrition. She is also a certified child nutritionist and oncology nutritionist. She believes in the famous Hippocrates quote, ‘Let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food’. She deals with everything from kid’s nutrition, sports nutrition, weight management and cancer nutrition; to different lifestyle disorders such as diabetes, PCOS and irregular menstrual cycle. She has also conducted various nutrition education programs on television. As a nutritionist, she aims to understand the client’s needs and help them in that perspective to reach their goals.

Certifications

  • Certified Child Nutritionist
  • Certified Oncology Nutritionist

Areas of Expertise

  • Kids & Adolescent Nutrition – Comprehensive growth tracking, selective eating solutions, and childhood health development.
  • Lifestyle Disorders – Targeted interventions for youth/family diabetes, early-onset PCOS, and menstrual regularity.
  • Sports Nutrition & Weight Management – Balanced conditioning protocols for active youths and adults.
  • Media & Public Health Education – Broad-spectrum nutrition education programs featured on television.
Priya Sankhadasariya

Priya Sankhadasariya

Chief Nutritionist | M.Sc. Sports Nutrition, CPN, CDE

Chief Nutritionist with 7.5 years of experience executing precision-driven interventions for youth sports, pediatric care, and oncology support.

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Priya Sankhadasariya, MSc in Sports Nutrition (University of Mumbai – NAAC A++), is clinical and sports nutrition expert with 7.5+ years of experience in delivering precision-driven nutrition interventions across elite Sports, Oncology, Cardiometabolic health, and Complex medical conditions. As the Chief Nutritionist and Mumbai Clinic Manager at QUA Nutrition Clinics, Priya is known for her structured, evidence-based, and deeply hands-on approach to nutrition care. Known for her hands-on, handholding approach, Priya personally guides clients through treatment, recovery, and long-term lifestyle transitions, ensuring continuity of care over template-based plans. She has completed a clinical internship with the Indian Navy (INS Hamla), has published peer-reviewed research, and actively contributes through cancer recovery podcasts and professional seminars.

Certifications

  • Certified Paediatric Nutritionist
  • Certified In Maternal & Fertility Nutrition (US Commission Of Dietetic Registration)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator
  • Certified In Cancer Nutrition
  • Bachelor's Degree in Pure Science Field (Microbiology)

Areas of Expertise

  • Women’s Health & Early Intervention – Comprehensive approach toward fertility nutrition, maternal milestones, and endometriosis care.
  • Elite & Olympic Youth Athletes – Manages high-performance metrics for elite young competitors, including Olympic boxer Nikhat Zareen and squash champions.
  • Cancer & Oncology Nutrition – Precision protocols managing treatment tolerance, pediatric immunity, and strength preservation.
  • Cardiometabolic Care – Advanced management plans addressing metabolic resistance and safe weight modifications.

Why parents trust our experts

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10+ years avg. experience

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IAP & WHO aligned protocols

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Peer‑reviewed research backing