Name: Harsha Joshi
Designation: Dietitian

Harsha Joshi

Harsha Joshi is a Dietitian with extensive education and experience in the field of nutrition and dietetics. Currently pursuing a Diabetes Educator Program from NDEP in 2023, she completed an Online Certification in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals in 2022. In 2021, she did a Certificate course in Swayam – Stress Management, certified by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur.

She holds an MSc in Food Service Management and Dietetics from Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women (2021). She also has a BSc in Nutrition Food Service Management and Dietetics from Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women (2019). Additionally, she completed Hands-on Training on the Production of Ready-To-Eat Millet Flakes from Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore, in 2020.

Ms. Joshi completed an internship with Apollo Specialty Hospitals Madurai in 2019 and an internship with Fernandez Hospital Bangalore in 2021. Currently, she works as an Onco-Dietitian for 4basecare Onco Solutions in Bangalore. Her expertise lies in anti-cancer diets, diabetes management, and weight management. She is passionate about providing the best care to her patients. Ms. Joshi strongly believes in the 4basecare motto – ‘Together we beat cancer’- her favorite motto.

She says, “I believe that together we can conquer anything, and also cancer.“

Education:

  • Currently doing Diabetes Educator Program from NDEP- 2023
  • Completed Online Certification in Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals – 2022
  • Completed Certificate course in Swayam – Stress Management – Certified by Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur 2021
  • MSc Food Service Management and Dietetics- Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women – 2021
  • BSc Nutrition Food Service Management and Dietetics- Thassim Beevi Abdul Kader College for Women – 2019
  • Hands-on Training on Production of Ready-To-Eat Millet Flakes – Avinashilingam Institute of Home Science and Higher Education for Women, Coimbatore – 2020.

Experience

  • Completed Internship Fernandez Hospital Bangalore, 2021
  • Completed Internship with Apollo Specialty Hospitals Madurai, 2019
  • Currently working as an Onco-Dietitian for 4basecare Onco Solutions, Bangalore

Expertise in:

  • Anti-cancer Diet
  • Diabetes Management
  • Weight Management

Ms. Joshi's Role in cancer management

Ms. Harsha Joshi is crucial in providing personalized nutritional guidance and support to individuals undergoing cancer therapy. Here are some key roles Ms. Joshi fulfils:

Nutritional Assessment:

Ms. Joshi thoroughly evaluates the individual’s nutritional status, dietary habits, and specific needs related to their cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Personalized Meal Planning:

Based on each individual’s unique requirements and treatment goals, Ms. Joshi develops customized meal plans that address nutritional needs, manage treatment side effects, and support overall well-being.

Managing Treatment Side Effects:

With expertise in oncology nutrition, Ms. Joshi helps individuals navigate and manage treatment-related side effects such as nausea, appetite changes, taste alterations, and swallowing difficulties through appropriate dietary modifications.

Weight Management:

Ms. Joshi provides guidance on maintaining a healthy weight during cancer treatment, offering strategies to prevent malnutrition or excessive weight loss/gain that can impact overall health and treatment outcomes.

Addressing Nutrient Deficiencies:

Recognizing that cancer and its treatments can lead to nutrient deficiencies, Ms. Joshi identifies and addresses any nutritional gaps, ensuring adequate intake of essential nutrients to support the immune system and promote healing.

Supportive Care:

Ms. Joshi offers empathetic support and practical advice to individuals and their caregivers, providing education, resources, and strategies to optimize nutritional intake and improve quality of life during treatment.

Long-Term Survivorship:

Beyond cancer treatment, Ms. Joshi continues to support individuals during their survivorship journey, guiding them towards healthy eating habits, monitoring nutritional needs, and promoting overall wellness.

Ms. Harsha Joshi is a dedicated oncology dietician who works closely with the healthcare team. She helps individuals optimize their nutritional intake, manage side effects, and enhance overall well-being throughout cancer treatment and survivorship.