MSc - Dietitics / Nutrition, BSc - Dietitics / Nutrition
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Mrs.Geeta Desai is practicing as a Diet Consultant and Nutrition Counsellor at Aundh dealing with Lifestyle & Weight Management Programmes and Therapeutic Diets specializing in diets for Diabetes, Cardiac & Renal problems, Hypertension, Gout, Ulcers, Disturbed Lipid Profile, diets for Pregnant & Lactating mothers, Children. And also for Sportsperson. She has also devised diets for several sportspersons, athletes, swimmers, golfers, and bodybuilders which has helped to increase their stamina and performance. Online Consultancy available for Diet Advice & Weightloss Programs, Geeta Desai has devised S.H.A.P.E. Diet which is Scientific, Holistic, Achievable, Personalized, and Effective. The unique feature of this diet is that you don’t feel you are doing anything different and so is pursuable and more long lasting.Her focus of consultancy is :Customization - Tailor Made Diets to suit the nutritional requirements, lifestyle & personal needs. Counseling - Is the main forte which motivates & builds up confidence in achieving goals Commitment - Long term commitment to making permanent lifestyle changes She has been writing articles for various journals & magazines namely Physician’s Digest, Readers Digest & other health magazines such as Good health etc. She has delivered lectures to create awareness about diet in various forums & Institutes namely Indian Medical Association, Army Sports Institute, Indira Institute of Management, Air Hostess Academy, Infoway, Indian Express – Her Club, Companies like IBM, Satyam Computers, L&T, Honeywell, Mastek & Rotary and Lions clubs in and around Pune. She has been a Nutritional Advisor to NESTLE conducting training programs for dieticians, and also involved with Tejaswini - Personality Development Workshop for Young Women.She has conducted a workshop for the parents of pre-schoolers at Indira Kids, Pumpkin Patch, MIT School on the topic “Healthy eating for kids”, as well as for college students of Bricks College of Architecture. She believes that Diet is not deprivation but making the right choices as per one's social & health needs. She advocates that to achieve permanent results one has to make Diet a habit and health a lifestyle.
Visited For Diabetes Mellitus DietDiabetic Diet program
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Dr. Desai is a friendly dietician who puts you at ease with her warm smile and reassuring manner. She is an attentive listener and doesn't attend to any phone calls while she is interacting with her patient.
Although she is soft spoken, she won my admiration with her confidence and in depth knowledge. Every doubt and query was patiently explained and answered...I specially appreciated her gentle manner when she pointed out some grossly wrong food habits that I had inculcated . She drew up a diabetic healthy diet chart without giving the feeling that i am depriving myself of my favourite food items. She has very practical alternatives that one can adapt to very easily.
All in all it was a very satisfying first interaction with a dietician. She addressed the many food myths that we tend to cultivate and explained very effectively the necessity of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
The encouraging part was when my Blood Sugar Level report and especially the HbA1C count showed a drastic improvement after I followed Dr. Desai's diet for just two months...and am now looking forward to reversing my diabetic status in a few months.
Thank you Dr. Desai for your time and assistance.
Visited For Diet for Renal Problems
I visited Geeta Mam for my father who has renal problem. The experience was amazing. She patiently heard us. While giving the diet plan she also explained why some foods are allowed and while other aren't allowed. Also she made sure that the diet is easy to follow.
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My daughter, who is two years old, has hyperinsulinemia, which in turn lowers her blood sugar level. So her diet has to be very selective. I was out of options and I reached out to several people on every possible platform. Even her pediatrician could not suggest me anyone. Then some angel on social media gave me Ms Desai's number. The very first time I called her, in December 2020, it was not her work hour, but she still heard me out thoroughly and asked every tiny detail that I would have missed. The same day she gave me the appointment, seeing the urgency. Ms Desai spent good one and a half hours with me for consultation. As they say, the experience speaks, she knew certain things, food pattern and dietary habits of my daughter that as a mother, I failed to notice. Over the consultation, she gave me multiple options for diet, food timings etc. Ms Desai also pointed the mistakes I was making.The very next day, she sent me the diet plan, which was so easy to follow. There was no extra efforts in terms of meal preparation that I had to do. The best part was that the food items in the diet plan are toddler friendly, nutritious and also there was variety.Funnily, in between, my daughter's pediatrician suggested me a dietitian from Hinduja hospital. I contacted the dietitian who asked me about my daughter's current diet plan. I gave her an idea of the diet plan that Ms Desai had planned for my daughter. The dietitian from Hinduja hospital, sent me a meal plan, ten days after the consultation (when she was reminded), which was 95% copy of Ms Desai's plan. Needless to say, I didn't take that route.I got in touch with Ms Desai again in February 2021, as my daughter will be starting school soon. The best part about Ms Desai is that she's never in hurry to finish the appointments. She will give proper time to her patients. She takes personal interest in each case. Nothing beats her experience. The options, the calorie calculation, the dietary need of a specific age, they all are on her fingertips. On another note, she's really lucky for my daughter as whenever I get in touch with her, my daughter's sugar levels come 100 which otherwise is a dream. I would like to extend the biggest thanks to Ms Desai and recommend her to everyone seeking dietary consultation. Trust me, she is the solution.
Visited For Diet CounselingWeight Loss Diet CounselingSports nutrition
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I am 53 years old and despite being into sports and other physical activities I have always been overweight. The main reason I feel is that I am a foodie and have this uncontrollable urge to eat whenever I see something edible.
So I visited Dr Desai to help me go on a diet. This was the first time in my life I was trying this out and thus had some apprehensions and misgivings about it. My initial interaction with her turned out to be very different from what I had expected. I thought she would be a very stern person and would scold me when I told her about my lifestyle and eating habits. On the contrary she listened to me very intently and pointed out to me the positives in my lifestyle. Regarding my eating habits she suggested some changes rather than anything radically different.
I felt she was really an emphatic listener and has a very encouraging way of motivating people. During the course of my treatment I used to go astray (as one would expect. You don’t kick a 53 year old habit in couple of months). I used to tell her like a delinquent school boy that I had been naughty with my diet. She actually told me that it is ok to indulge once in a way and not feel very bad or guilty about. But it is important to compensate that over the next few days or meals.
This was a very sane piece of advice as I don’t see myself living with the rest of my life like a stoic monk. It has helped me come to terms with my weakness for food and how to control and compensate my diet. Most importantly, she helped me change my lifestyle in a manner I did not feel I was sacrificing too much. So I sincerely believe this method is sustainable.
Of course time will tell. However, for the 3 months I was being consulted by her my weight reduced by 8kgs. This has not happened to me for many many years. It is still on a decreasing trend and if I can get rid of another 5 to 6 kgs I should be very pleased with myself.
I would strong recommend Dr Desai as she works on the mind of her patients rather than on their body. There were a lot of good conversations we had which helps one clear ones own doubts.
Thank you very much Dr Desai for your help.
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She is an excellent practitioner and nutritionist. I had visited her for consultation of my 3years old daughter who was really fussy in eating. She was able to help me very quickly with the issues that I presented to her in our first visit. Though she judiciously gave 1.5 hours just to sort out the diet of my daughter where in I gave her very less options which is preferred by the little.******* ** ***** ********** ******* *** ***** ***** *** *** **** ********* ****.
Apart from just giving the nutrition plan what I really appreciate about her is the way she gives some home tips/ recepies/finger food options/and some really helpful guidance on how to introduce a child to different taste and food.
It's was 21st of March 2017 that I had met her for consultation and then she continuously took a follow up with me and asked regarding my daughter's diet and trust me it's this date that my daughter eats almost everything.
Right from green veggies to various pluses, egg..etc. in short a proper diet which is required by a child.
I feel like I am on the right track for the first time in selecting her for nutrition consultation for my daughter. I would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
Visited For Weight Management Counseling
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I visited for Weight Management Counseling
Well 100 words will not be enough to describe my experience with Dr Geeta Desai. In today's fast moving world it is extremely rare that one can interact with a Doctor like her who is highly motivational and energetic. Have visited her for advise on weight loss, owing to the fact that I have just survived Cervix Cancer stage III had many premonitions. Her weight loss program has not only helped me to build my lost endurance and strength in fact it has made me highly disciplined.. and yes in last 1 and half month have lost 2 inches and around 3 kgs. Best part of being with her is that the weight loss happens in a natural way by doing the right things. Am sure many of us look for quick weight loss and wonder how by just walking or eating right can help in sudden reduction… however she is the one who will help you to achieve the right balance which will have life long positive effects. But yes one has to follow on what she says.. *** **** *** **** *** ******* ********
Visited For Weight Loss Diet Counseling
I was in search of a good dietician from a long time when one day fortunately I stumbled on Desai ma'am's Diet Counselling blog.
That was it. I met her the very next day after taking an appointment and enrolled for a 6 month weight loss package. Though I was skeptical for the first time to meet her, all this vanished as soon as I got the 'Diet Chart' from her, which mentioned the quantity of food. And no kidding, it was more than what I used to eat. So, it was a welcome change for me as I am a big foodie but mostly prefer homemade food. Slowly and steadily I started seeing change in my body, more toned and the cellulite disappearing. To be frank, I was 7-8 kgs more my ideal weight, so, there was no fast weight loss(more obese people tend to loose weight faster than people like me who are already just few kgs here n there) but nevertheless diet and exercise routine has helped me stay fit and active and develop good eating habits.
All in all, It was a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend Geeta Desai Ma'am for people who want to loose weight sensibly and forever.
Visited For Therapeutic diets
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She is a "Saving Grace"! A true Nutritionist!
Most patient and pleasant Doctor / Counsellor/ Nutritionist I have met.
I mean the word "Wonderful" in its true essence as I say she is wonderful.
I have a certain disability and many other complicated health issues by which most food items don't agree with me and make my conditions and so the day to day living a suffering with excruciating physical pain.
Since the consultation and with the received guidance I have been able to eat and manage my living in better and convenient ways. She guided me in every step including the meal prep since my hands don't function as they used to. Her willingness to help is exceptional.
Have you ever noticed how people cut you off mid-sentence as you express but she doesn't because she means it when she asks "how are you?" or "what are you looking for?". She gives you time and space and does not rush you even though she runs a tight schedule. She is humble and genuinely motivating without pointing out that there are bigger problems than yours or someone else is facing, She respects an individual's journey and challenges and addresses with humble empathy and guidance which distinguishes her and makes her Extraordinary!
Her whole approach is refreshing. Most pleasant person and calming vibe. In today's world to have the freedom to approach the person is a blessing and luxury that can't be bought as she extends such a kind welcoming attitude.
She is punctual and thorough.
If you have reached this page - You have found your SAVING Grace!
I strongly recommend you to trust her and that you have taken the most important step already to be healthy so do continue.
Wishing you the best!
Visited For Weight Loss Diet Counseling
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I am happy to inform you that I have lost 4 kgs in one month with the help of the diet provided to me by dr. Geeta desai. I am still on my weight loss journey and soon will reach my desired goal with the help of ma'am advice and counseling.
She is very polite and gives answer to every question asked anytime. If there stars to give then i would have given 5 out of 5.
Visited For Diet CounsellingWeight Loss Diet Counseling
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My experience in the diet program with Madam was not only fulfilling but also enlightening.
The diet program with Madam is not just a weight loss regime, its a LIFESTYLE CHANGE.
And above all it is a relaxed program!!!
Her program, her advice and her constant follow up meetings helped me stream line my daily routine of food intake as per the needs of my body.
Her receptiveness and kind nature keeps you relaxed and at the same time motivated.
Not only did I loose 11.5 kg of body weight but also gained new perspectives and knowledge of adopting and maintaining a healthy diet.
The clear explanation of diet patterns that I received from her educated me to understand, what was lacking in my routine and the application of simple methods to meet them.
Now by applying her simple methods on a daily basis I have taken control of my lifestyle and body weight (instead of it being the other way round).
Thank you very much Madam for this wonderful experience .