PARIKSHA RAO
CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST
Digital WellnesS | Patient Engagement Programs | DOMAIN TRAINING
How Can I Help You?
Whether you need a Nutrition Consultation or assistance with your Patient Support Program, I can help.
With nearly 14 years’ experience, I am currently working as an independent consultant on patient behavior, capacity building, patient segmentation, pathophysiology, risk assessment, digital wellness, soft skills for the healthcare industry, and the requirements for the development of health and wellness management software that can be easily accessible to patients.
My Approach
My exceptional project management skills, coupled with the ability to implement multi-disease strategies across different locales based on their health needs, enable me not only to lead health projects in accordance with organisations’ objectives but also to break into new markets. My expertise includes diabetes, nutrition apps, nutrition data mining, data curation, cardiovascular disease, cancer and multiple sclerosis.
My day-to-day tasks consist of designing patient engagement programs after the needs assessment and identification of the target population, developing and allocating training modules based on the expertise of counselors/Medical Officers/ health mentors, employing an empathetic approach to healing patients, and defining SOPs for making structured calls to patients in order to form a feedback loop.
My Results
I have successfully developed the soft skills of more than 100 business managers at Sanofi Pharmaceuticals and trained over 2000 paramedics and tele-counsellors. Similarly, I have successfully associated with the CSR and marketing teams of giants such as IBM and GE to set up their capacity-building programs, intended for gaining the approval of funding organisations.
These are some of the programs I’ve been associated with: SPARSH, NPCDCS (National Program for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, and Stroke), CoED (Centre of Excellence in Diabetes), etc.
Patient Support Programs
Capacity Building
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Pariksha is very calm, composed and understanding. She gave me quality time. In few weeks itself I noticed a number of changes in myself with her diet and motivation. She has helped me manage my other health concerns along with weight reduction. The diet plan she provided was not at all difficult to follow and was made with the food I like. I will recommend Ms Pariksha to all who are looking to achieve ideal body weight with a mindful approach and enjoy each and every effort made towards it. She is the best nutritionist.
Dr Pariksha helped me understand that if a diet works for my friend, it is not necessary the same diet will work for me. Week after week I realized how true it is. Now I respect my body and with the faith in her lifestyle coaching I have lost 18 kgs in 7 months. Energetic as never before, and the best part I enjoyed following her plans as she made this journey very simple and fun for me.
Pariksha was an impactful partner in our journey as we built and launched a diabetes services program. Her domain knowledge within digital health and chronic disease management was excellent and her ability to coach a team was fantastic. She also brought a large network of collaborators across the healthcare industry which combined with her many years of experience added immense value to our efforts. She is clearly passionate about healthcare, outcomes focussed and a great team player.
Pariksha helped me understand that if a diet works for my friend, it is not necessary the same diet will work for me. Week after week I realized how true it is. Now I respect my body and with the faith in her lifestyle coaching I have lost 18 kgs in 7 months. Energetic as never before, and the best part I enjoyed following her plans as she made this journey very simple and fun for me.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn How it Works!
How fast can I lose weight and how much?
After the first consultation we will have a better understanding of your body type, medical concerns, your basal metabolism, blood picture etc. basis which an individualized plan will be put in place which will be constantly monitored and modified based on progress.
Ideally a maximum 1.5-2 kg weight loss per month is recommended and achievable, which ensures that one loses body fat and not muscle mass.
Will I have to make drastic changes in my habits?
As a mindfulness expert I do not recommend drastic lifestyle changes or fad diets, as these are not sustainable. The program is designed around understanding your likes and dislikes and to make sure it is as easy to follow as possible.
The recommended plan is a made after taking feedback from the client and takes into consideration the client’s current lifestyle, work schedule, family eating patterns etc.
We also provide support via whatsapp through the consultation period in order to address day-to-day challenges in meeting the goals we set together.
The main goal is to maintain a positive relationship between mind and body so that both work together to achieve the desired and sustainable results over the long term. Therefore, we put more emphasis on having a positive experience throughout the process rather than just numbers on weighing scale which we believe shows lasting results.
WILL THE PLAN INTERACT / HAVE SIDE EFFECTS WITH MY MEDICATION?
We will be taking this information on the first call itself and the entire plan is put in place keeping the type and timing of medication. Further, we do not recommend any medication. If any concerns are felt during the call which require medical intervention, we will advise you to check with your treating physician.
What all information will I need to provide to have a fruitful consultation?
You will need to provide general information such as age, weight, height etc. and underlying medical conditions, if any. Also, if you have got any blood tests done, it would help to have the reports handy and we will be able to formulate an individualized plan and you will save one consultation.
Can I lose weight only by diet, as I do not like to exercise?
A combination of dietary modification and exercises have shown the most long- lasting results in managing health. Many other factors such as stress, sleep etc. also contribute to the overall results therefore, a balance of mind and body is recommended for achieving long term goals and maintaining a good quality of life.
Is nutrition counselling covered by my insurance?
Many private medical insurance plans cover nutrition counselling by a Registered Nutritionist/Dietitian. Check your plan to see what is covered for you.
Since every insurance company has different policies, please be sure to check with them regarding nutritionist coverage per session and per year. We do not direct bill to insurance companies.
We do offer corporate discount and packages. All you need to do is send us your company’s HR details on the email id pariksha@healthalacarte.com. We can write to them and bring
better packages at your doorstep.
Get in Touch!
Here’s how you can reach me:
Call Me
+91-6299832534
Email Address
pariksha@healthcarealacarte.com
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