The people behind how you learn to think.

Meet the practitioners, clinicians and educators who bring real clinical reasoning, case experience and years of practice into every ICFN classroom.

  • Mugdha Pradhan

    Mugdha Pradhan

    Founder & CEO of iThrive | Functional Nutritionist | Certified Breathwork Facilitator

    15+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Food Science & Nutrition; PGCHRM, XLRI; Breathwork Facilitator, International Breathwork Foundation

    Modules Being Taught: Stress, Mental Health, the Nervous System and Functional Nutrition

  • Saloni Kulkarni

    Saloni Kulkarni

    Clinical Nutritionist and Head of Client Services at iThrive

    8+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Symbiosis International University; B.Sc. in Home Science, specialising in Nutrition and Dietetics, S.N.D.T. College, Pune

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis

  • Kanchana Kapadia

    Kanchana Kapadia

    Functional Nutritionist and Lifestyle Management Consultant

    14+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.S. in Molecular Biology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Certificate in Functional Nutrition, iThrive Academy

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Nutrients and Dietary Supplements Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis Gut Health from a Functional Nutrition Lens

  • Suyash Bhandari

    Suyash Bhandari

    Nutrition and Supplements Expert

    10+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition; CHEK Certified Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1; NDEP Certified Diabetes Educator; MRC Natural Early Life Health Practitioner

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Nutrients and Dietary Supplements Functional Nutrition Therapy

  • Aakansha Ashok Tamhane

    Aakansha Ashok Tamhane

    Senior Functional Nutritionist

    4+ Years of Experience

    Education: Master's and Bachelor's in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis

  • Aashim Taggar

    Aashim Taggar

    Metabolic Health Consultant and Functional Nutrition Professional

    8+ Years of Experience

    Education: BBA; Functional Nutrition certification; Metabolic Health Consultant certification

    Modules Being Taught: Gut Health from a Functional Nutrition Lens

  • Aditya Sangore

    Aditya Sangore

    Certified Functional Nutritionist

    7+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.A. Clinical Psychology; B.A. (Hons) Psychology; Functional Nutrition certification

    Modules Being Taught: Module 9 - Functional Detoxification

  • Avinash Deshmukh

    Avinash Deshmukh

    Chief Operating Officer at iThrive

    20+ Years of Experience

    Education: Chemical Engineering

    Modules Being Taught: Career in Functional Nutrition

  • Dr. Avneet Kaur Matharu

    Dr. Avneet Kaur Matharu

    Practising Homeopath and Certified Functional Nutritionist

    6+ Years of Experience

    Education: BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery); PGDEMS (Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Medical Services); Certified Functional Nutritionist; Certified Thyroid Educator

    Modules Being Taught: Deep Dive into Health Dysfunctions

  • Kashish Arora

    Kashish Arora

    Functional Movement

    10+ Years of Experience

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Movement

  • Manali Chindarkar

    Manali Chindarkar

    Nutrition Researcher and Educator

    4+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, specialising in Nutrigenomics; B.Sc. in Biochemistry

    Modules Being Taught: Nutrients and Their Metabolic Pathways

  • Nehha K. Bhatia

    Nehha K. Bhatia

    Functional Nutritionist & Integrative Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner

    5+ Years of Experience

    Education: iThrive Certification in Functional Nutrition Diploma in Functional Nutrition – iThrive Academy Bachelor's in Commerce (Finance & International Audit) 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification International Certification in Yoga Sciences

    Modules Being Taught: The Foundation Gateway

  • Nishmeet Arora

    Nishmeet Arora

    Head of Projects at iThrive

    4+ Years of Experience

    Modules Being Taught: Everyday EMF and Health

  • Padmashri Shanmugaraj

    Padmashri Shanmugaraj

    Registered Dietitian | Certified Functional Nutritionist | Certified Diabetes Educator

    10+ Years of Experience

    Education: Postgraduate qualification in Clinical Nutrition and Hospital Administration; Registered Dietitian

    Modules Being Taught: Nutrients and Their Metabolic Pathways Functional Nutrition Therapy

  • Pakhi Gupta

    Pakhi Gupta

    Senior Functional Nutritionist

    5+ Years of Experience

    Education: Master's in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics; Bachelor's in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

    Modules Being Taught: Deep Dive into Health Dysfunctions

  • Sana Vyawahare

    Sana Vyawahare

    Certified Functional Nutritionist

    7+ Years of Experience

    Education: B.Tech in Biotechnology; Certified Functional Nutritionist

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Nutrition Therapy

  • Shagun Arya

    Shagun Arya

    Certified Functional Nutritionist

    5+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics; B.Sc. in Home Science (Hons.), specialising in Food and Nutrition

    Modules Being Taught: Stress, Mental Health, the Nervous System and Functional Nutrition

  • Shashikala Tiwari

    Shashikala Tiwari

    Functional Nutritionist and Founder of Dal Chawal – The Diet Clinic

    6+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics; B.Sc. from Barkatullah University; Certified Functional Nutritionist; NDEP Certified Diabetes Educator; Certified Thyroid Educator

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Detoxification

  • Shrushti Pohekar

    Shrushti Pohekar

    Functional Nutritionist and Educator

    4+ Years of Experience

    Education: M.Sc. in Nutrition and Dietetics, specialising in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics; B.Sc. in Home Science, specialising in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis

  • Uzma Saleem

    Uzma Saleem

    Certified Functional Nutritionist | Former Lawyer & Educator

    4+ Years of Experience

    Education: BBM; LLB; Functional Nutrition Certification and Diploma from iThrive

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Nutrients and Dietary Supplements Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis

  • Vandita Bomb

    Vandita Bomb

    Functional Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Coach

    10+ Years of Experience

    Education: B.A. in Economics; PGDM, IIM Lucknow; Certified Functional Nutritionist

    Modules Being Taught: Functional Blood Chemistry Analysis