At Wellness Wayz, we a re on a mission to transform lives with ongoing education and empowerment in the areas of nutrition,
health and wellness. With a commitment to fostering holistic
wellbeing both online and offline, we strive to bridge the gap
between knowledge and action, empowering parents and children to
take positive control of their health journey from child to adulthood.
Our Promoters
Dr. Kamal Karl
Director
Integrative Medicine Specialist, New Zealand
Mr. Vishwanath Sheshachala
Director
Educationist, Nutritionist and Food Technologist, Mysuru
Dr. Avani Karl
Women & Children Health Specialist, New Zealand
Our Panel of Experts
Dr. Purnima Suhas Prabhu
Paediatrician and Child Nutrition Specialist, Mumbai
Dr. Ujwala Chidrawar
Paediatrician and Child Development Specialist, UK
Dr. Bill Reeder
General and Functional Medicine Practitioner
Dr. Lakshminarayana Shenoy
Expert in Ayurvedic Medicine, Mysuru
Dr. Shekhara Naik
Nutritionist and Food Technologist, Mysuru
Join our dedicated community for your child's holistic wellbeing
Be amongst the first to get access to the Well Child Tracker
programme and be the pioneers that will revolutionize the concept
of Wellness for all.
Educate individuals about nutrition, health and wellness
through online and offline channels.
Organize educational programs in schools, colleges and
communities to promote awareness and empower individuals
with essential health knowledge.
Health Services and Centers
Provide nutrition and health counseling services to support
individuals in achieving their wellness goals.
Establish health and wellness centers to offer comprehensive
support and resources for community health improvement.
Community Engagement
Conduct health camps and participate in various social
activities to promote healthy living and raise awareness
about nutrition and wellness.
Collaborate with national and international agencies, as
well as government and NGOs, to amplify the impact of health
and wellness initiatives.
Product Development and Consultation
Develop and market products related to nutrition, health,
and wellness to facilitate healthier lifestyles.
Offer consultation services to companies for the production
and marketing of nutrition and wellness products, fostering
a culture of health-consciousness in the market.
Research and Collaboration
Engage in independent and collaborative research on
nutrition, health and wellness, both domestically and
internationally, to advance knowledge and inform
evidence-based practices.
Fund research projects dedicated to addressing key
challenges in nutrition, health and wellness, contributing
to the global effort to improve public health outcomes.
Global Expansion and Advocacy
Establish offices in India and overseas to facilitate the
implementation of projects and initiatives focused on
nutrition, health and wellness.
Collaborate with healthcare professionals, including
doctors, to promote general nutrition, health and wellness,
and organize national and international conferences to
foster dialogue and knowledge exchange in the field.
Wellness WayzA streamlined 4 point action plan
1
Wellness Education
We provide Wellness Education for parents, Educators and
Children at school with easy-to-follow practical steps.
2
Periodic health camps at schools
Conducted on a regular basis to track the wellness status
of your child.
3
Well Child Programme
A Wellness App for every parent
Continuous monitoring of the wellness profile of your child with complete medical history, physical examination, biochemical and cognitive tests.
4
Follow up and Expert Consultation
Ongoing follow up and support to improve the
wellness score and profile of your child.
Consultation from renowned Pediatricians across the globe for
the wellbeing of your child
Contact us to help your child's wellness journey
flourish with the support of our expert panel!
Dr Kamal Karl specialises in treating chronic illness with an
integrative, personalised and regenerative medicine approach. Dr Karl
qualified as a medical graduate in 1978 from India and immigrated to NZ
in 1987 with his wife, Avani, who is also a Medical Practitioner.
He has been practising Integrative Medicine for the last 30 years and is
passionate about sharing his knowledge to help others. Dr Karl is an
invited speaker and educator regularly at conferences in New Zealand and
internationally, as well as corporate wellness seminars.
Affiliations include:
Honorary Senior Lecturer at Auckland University.
Fellow of the NZ College of General Practitioners
Fellow of the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental
Medicine
Co-chairman of New Zealand Society of Integrative Medicine
Fellow of the Indian Nutritional Medical Association
Member of the International Hormone Society
Honorary Member of the International Editorial Board of the journal
of 'Clinical Interventions in Aging.'
DNA Life® (Genetics Testing) Certified Practitioner
Taking into account genetic, lifestyle and environmental influences, a
treatment plan is devised. Over the years, using a functional and
personalised approach, Dr Karl has helped patients treat the root cause
of an array of conditions and illnesses.
Through years of medical practice, he understands that many diseases
observed in later life have their origins in early childhood.
Recognising this potential for significant improvements in health and
wellness, it is important to continuously monitor a child's health
for optimisation from an early age to ensure a lifetime of vibrant
wellbeing.
Dr Avani Karl, MB.BS, FRNZCGP
After 30 years in General Practice, Dr Avani Karl has assimilated her
experience and transitioned to Functional Medicine for the past five
years. With a focus in treating chronic illness with a special interest
on women's and children's health, you can be assured of an integrative
and personalised approach.
Affiliations and qualifications include:
Fellow & Board Member (Auckland Faculty) of Royal New Zealand
College of General Practitioners
Member of the International Hormone Society
Diploma in Obstetrics, New Zealand
The treatment assesses the whole person and aims to treat the root cause
of illnesses. Her range of practice is from pre-pregnancy counselling
through to childhood and adolescence physical and mental health and
treating specific illnesses in women.
Mr. Vishwanath Sheshachala
Mr. Vishwanath Sheshachala
Nutritionist, Food Technologist and an Educationist from Mysore, India
He has a wide experience of research for 12 years across various fields.
His organizations and universities of association being:
Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) Mysore, India
University of Freiburg (Germany)
University of Mysore (Mysore, India)
Has been the Founder Director of an inclusive and interdisciplinary
research platform ICAN-FT International Consortium of Ayurveda
Nutrition and Food Technology
Under his leadership and chairmanship SVG Centre of Excellence Group
of institutions is creating a great impact in educating young
children in the state of Karnataka, India
Sitting core committee member of Indian Dietetic Association (IDA),
Mysore Chapter
Member of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists (AFST) of
India
Core committee member and Joint Secretary of Karnataka State Unaided
Pre- University Management Association (KUPMA)
As a young entrepreneur he is Operational Head of educational website
www.collegemarker.com
And now to embrace his passion towards health sciences and children
health he heads the Operational Wing of the Children Health initiative
Wellness Wayz Pvt Ltd.
Dr. Purnima Suhas Prabhu, M.B.B.S. Mumbai, Pediatric Nutrition
Specialist
Dr. Purnima Prabhu qualified as a Paediatrician in India and has 40
years of experience as a child nutrition specialist. She is also
actively involved with charity clinics as a pediatric nutrition
specialist.
Highlights include:
MBBS from Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital in 1977.
Post-graduate training pediatric department of K.E.M. Hospital
Practicing Family Practitioner at Bombay since 1980
Several research publications dealing with Pediatric Nutrition
Advisory board RBK Academy I B School in Mumbai
Associate life member, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Nutrition Advisor to British Biological for training in Ketogenic
diets
Dr. Ujwala Chidrawar
Dr Ujwala Chidrawar qualified as a Paediatrician in India and since then
has 37 years of experience in the management of medical and
developmental problems in children. She has been a Paediatrician in UK
since 1990 and as a Consultant Paediatrician has managed babies in
Neonatal Intensive Care and children with acute and chronic illnesses.
She has also worked with children with developmental and behavioural
problems. She is currently involved in voluntary service through the
Rotary International organisation.
Her qualifications include:
MB.BS from Mumbai, India
MD of Paediatrics from Mumbai, India
Member of the royal college of Paediatricians and Child Health,
London (MRCPCH)
Dr. Lakshminarayana Shenoy, BAMS, TCEM, MD (AYU), PhD, MBA(HR)
B.A.M.S Ayurvedacharya (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery)
Is a well-known Ayurvedic Medical Practitioner with over 30 years of experience. He worked in various positions such as:
Government AYUSH medical officer
State programme officer NRHM, Department of AYUSH Government of Karnataka
Asst. Professor Government Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore
Worked and designed project for AYUSH Grama Govt of Karnataka
Designed AYUSH nutritional biscuit programme (AYUSH Pushti) in Bagalkot district and implemented programme for government of Karnataka
Asst. Director State Ayurveda Research Center, Mysore (Till Date)
Papers presented:
Guest Speaker Rastriya Poshana Abhiyanaorganized by universiry of Mysore on “nutrition in Traditional food Practice 2020.
Co- Chairmen 4th international yoga conference organized by government of India in Mysore 2019.
International rotary club Bengaluru in association with yoga records on “practical Application of Patanjali Yoga sutra”
Ayurveda for COVID-19
Awards received:
Vaidya Rathna Award (Vaidya Vaarta Publication)
Man of Speedy Action Award( By KAUP board by International Ayurveda Congress 2015 held in KAUP Bangalore)
Best Leo president award (By Lions Governor District 321D)
Patanjali Award (International Yoga Organization)
Krishanugraha Prashasti (Late sri sri Vishwesha Teertha Swamiji, Pejavar Matt)
Arogya Ratna-Covid warrior award (International Pharmacy Association & Sarda vilas group of institutions in recognition of COVID related APTAMITRA Telemedicine initiatives)
Yoga Samrat (World Yoga record organization and Swami vivekananda Yoga Anusamdhan Samsthe for popularizing Yoga and innovation of Yoga in Yoga dasara an event associated with Dasara festivals)
Swasthya Mitra (Covid Warrior Award, Arogya Bharati Mysuru on the occasion of Dhanwantari Jayanti 2020)
Dr. Shekhara Naik R
M Sc (Agri- Food & Nutrition) from University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore.
Ph D in Food Science and Nutrition obtained from University of Mysore, Mysore.
Presently working as Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Food Science and
Nutrition (UG & PG).
Presently he is National Executive Committee member to Nutrition Society of India, Hyderabad
Guiding M Sc Food Science and Nutrition students and Ph D Research Scholars
Adjudicator for the Ph D Thesis of :
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
UAS Dharwad
Avinashlingum Women University, Coimbatore TN
Karnataka Sate Women University, Bijapur
He is instrumental in framing UG and PG CBCS & NEP Food Science and Nutrition and NEP
Food Technology syllabus for the University of Mysore and throughout Karnataka.
Delivered Several Public lecture on food, nutrition and health in and around of Mysore.
Delivered Two radio talks
Participated in conferences, symposium and seminars: More than 150 Nos
Participated in national and International training: more than 10 Nos
Award: Best Paper in international symposium haled in CFTRI Mysore with a Title “Creating
Nutritional: literacy and addressing food insecurity through midday school lunch in India: A
proposal Model”. at International Symposium on Building Leadership Skills in Food and
Nutrition Essential for National Development June 2006.
Publications:
More than 200 no of research papers published and Presented in National and International
conferences.
Full length papers published in National and international Journals around 120.
Published 30 no of books as Laboratory and Practical Manuals for UG and PG for odd and even
semester students.
Served as
President, KRVP, Mysore Unit
President , Nutrition Society of India, Mysore Chapter
Organized seminars/ conferences:
Worked as committee member for NSI 2004.
Worked as Organizing Secretary to the Regional seminar on Biodiversity for food
security in 2005.
Worked as souvenir committee member to First Mysore international conference on
Medicine and social science, Theme: “Gender Equity: social Issues and Health challenges
in Today’s context” held on 24 th to 27 th Nov 2015 at Mysore.
Two Day National Conference on Food Based Approaches for Translational Nutrition at
Mysore 2017.
25 th National Children Science congress, at Mysore 2017.
Organized the symposium on eve of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019and 2020 World Food Day
celebration.
Organized International Conference on Nutritional and Environmental Medicine 2020, on
Nutrition, Ayurceuticals and Metabolamics- Key to Optimal Health from 14-16 th Feb
2020.
Organized International Pre Conference workshop on "Nutrigenomics and Nutrigenetics
– Linking Genetics with Nutrition to improve Health and Wellbeing”" as part of
NEMCON 2020, 14 th Feb 2020
Member to the scientific organizations:
Life Member to the Home Science Association of India.
Life Member to the Nutrition Society of India.
Life Member to the Association of Food Scientists and Technologists India.
Life Member to Indian Dietetic Association.
Life Member to Alumni association, UAS Bangalore.
Life Member to Alumni Association, Yuvaraja’s College, Mysore.
Karnataka Rajya Vijnana Prishat, Bangalore.
Members to the Academic bodies
Chairman to the Board of Studies UG & PG in Food Science and Nutrition of Yuvaraja’s
College(Autonomous), Mysore.
Chairman to the Board of Examination UG & PG in Food Science and Nutrition of
Yuvaraja’s College (Autonomous), Mysore.
Chairman to the Board of Examination of KSOU, Mysore for UG and Diploma courses.
Board of examiners, member in the University of Mysore, in the board of Food Science
and Nutrition.
Participation in CBCS syllabus framing work at level of University.
Board of Studies, member for the UG and PG Food Science and Technology courses of
the Mangalore University, Mangalore.
Board of Studies, member for the NEP Food Science & Nutrition, Food Technology
courses of the KSHEC Bangalore.
Dr. Bill Reeder, MB.ChB, Dip.Obst
Dr Bill Reeder, a Registered General Medical Practitioner and Functional Medicine Practitioner, was trained in, and practised conventional general practice, then for the last 15 or so years has focused on what is now termed Integrative or Functional Medicine to provide evidence based options. He previously worked for many years as a family GP, including delivering several thousand babies - in those wonderful but very different days of GP practice. Now he offers consultations for certain health challenges that just dont seem to respond or fit with modern guideline-based standard medical care.
