Ms. Ankita Vaidya is an esteemed Permanent Faculty Member and Internationally Recognized Certified Program Coordinator at the Navast Institute of Nutrition and Dietetics (NIND). With over 14 years of professional experience in clinical dietetics, nutrigenomics, lifestyle intervention, and health entrepreneurship, she currently serves as the Program Coordinator for the Certificate Course in Nutrigenomics and Personalised Diet — a cutting-edge program designed to bridge the gap between genetic science and personalised nutrition therapy.

Ms. Vaidya is a Certified Nutrigenomics Counselor affiliated with Gene Support, and she holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science and Nutrition from SNDT University, Mumbai. She is also pursuing a Postgraduate Diploma in Ayurvedic Nutrition and Psychology, showcasing her integrated approach to holistic health and preventive care.

Professional Designations & Leadership Roles:

  • Permanent Faculty Member, NIND
  • Certified Program Coordinator, NIND
  • Founder & Consultant, Get Nutricrafted – a preventive healthcare consultancy
  • Corporate Coach & Pro Diet Coach, HealthifyMe
  • State Head – Nutrition, Good Life Pvt Ltd.
  • In-House Nutritionist, Gold’s Gym (NIBM, Pune)
  • Clinical Dietitian, Bariatric Nutritionist with Dr. Sameer Badami
 

Core Skills & Specializations:

  • Nutrigenomics & Genetic-Based Nutrition Counseling
  • Metabolic & Lifestyle Disorders (Obesity, Diabetes, PCOS)
  • Fat Loss & Muscle Gain Protocols
  • Bariatric Nutrition – Pre & Post Surgery
  • Personalized Diet Planning & Preventive Healthcare
  • Sales, Client Acquisition & Marketing Strategy
  • AI Tool Integration in Diet Counseling
  • Workshop Facilitation & Public Speaking
  • Training, Team Leadership & Client Behavior Counseling
  • Multilingual Communication – English, Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati

 

Professional Impact & Contributions:

  • Elite Coach (x3 Award Winner) at HealthifyMe for consistently leading in sales, NPS, and client performance
  • Successfully managed nutrition teams and client transformation strategies across states in India
  • Developed and delivered corporate and public workshops on wellness, weight loss, and preventive health
  • Partnered with genomics organizations to translate genetic reports into actionable nutritional protocols
  • Founder of GET NUTRICRAFTED, an innovative platform offering targeted nutrition consultations and nutrigenomics-based counseling

 

Vision at NIND:

At NIND, Ms. Ankita Vaidya combines her extensive field experience, entrepreneurial mindset, and passion for genetic-based dietary innovation to create future-ready nutrition professionals. Her program on Nutrigenomics and Personalized Diet is a perfect blend of science, clinical application, and modern AI tools, equipping students to lead the future of personalized health.