Luke Coutinho Explained

Birth Place:Bombay, Western India
Spouse:Natashya Phillips
Children:1

Luke Coutinho is an Indian entrepreneur, author and lifestyle guru specialising in nutritional science and alternative medicine.[1] [2] He is the co-founder of Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Ltd and Youcarelifestyle.com.[3]

Early life

Luke Coutinho was born in Bombay, Western India and raised in Goa. He spent his childhood traveling with his family before settling in Goa. During adolescence, he enjoyed outdoor activities and socialising with friends. Initially studying hotel management in college, Coutinho later developed a passion for food and nutritional science, which shaped his career in health and wellness.[4] [5]

Career

Coutinho's career began in the hospitality sector after completing a hotel management course, despite his initial lack of enthusiasm for it. He worked part-time at his cousin’s restaurant in Goa, where he discovered a passion for DJing. Transitioning to the corporate sector, he held positions in Dubai, London, and Qatar, ultimately spending 10 years at IBM. During this period, he pursued nutrition as a hobby and started offering free consultations to improve people's health. After publishing his first book and gaining a substantial client base, Coutinho left his corporate job to focus full-time on health coaching and nutrition.

Subsequently, Coutinho joined GOQii as the head nutritionist, significantly expanding his practice. In 2017, he and his wife, Natashya Phillips, co-founded Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Ltd, specializing in alternative medicine, preventive medicine, disease management and health coaching.[6] [7] In 2020, Coutinho invested in LetsUp, founded by Narendra Firodia, and later co-founded Youcarelifestyle.com with him, establishing an online marketplace for sustainably-driven products from small to medium-sized entrepreneurs.[8] [9] [10] Additionally, he serves as the Chief Programme Mentor and co-founder at Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai, an educational institution specialising in integrative nutrition and dietetics programs.[11] [12]

Books

Coutinho authored several books including Eat Smart Move More Sleep Right (2011),[13] The Great Indian Diet (2014),[14] The Modern Gurukul (2015),[15] The Dry Fasting Miracle (2018),[16] The Magic Weight Loss Pill (2019), The Magic Immunity Pill (2020),[17] A New Way of Living (2020),[18] Back to the Roots (2021)[19] and Small Wins Every Day (2023)[20]

Personal life

Coutinho married Natashya Phillips, and they have one daughter.

Awards and recognitions

Coutinho has received the following awards and recognitions:

Notes and References

  1. News: Sharma . Shanjukta . 21 May 2023 . The Whole Truth The secret to success is in small wins every day, Luke Coutinho attests . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404171723/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/health-and-fitness/the-whole-truth-the-secret-to-success-is-in-small-wins-every-day-luke-coutinho-attests-10630341.html . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . Moneycontrol . en.
  2. Web site: Gupta . Aditi . 7 April 2023 . Building a Health and Wellness Career with Luke Coutinho . 3 July 2024 . The Telegraph (India) . 4 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240704120140/https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/career/world-health-day-2023-building-a-health-and-wellness-career-with-luke-coutinho/cid/1927784 . live .
  3. News: 4 September 2022 . What lifestyle changes should you make for your brain health? . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404172500/https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/lifestyle-changes-to-build-the-healthiest-brain-8099833/ . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . The Indian Express . en.
  4. News: Imtiaz . Md . 9 March 2020 . Lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho shares holistic approach on how to stay healthy . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404160226/https://thebridge.in/featured/lifestyle-coach-luke-coutinho-shares-holistic-approach-stay-healthy/ . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . thebridge.in . en.
  5. News: Rajguru . Anjana . 3 January 2019 . Luke Coutinho - From doing rave parties to being amongst India's famous nutritionists . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405053120/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/luke-coutinho-rave-parties-indias-effective-nutritionist-053033625.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAK5QYeEaaz9oca4XIqkVUwIQRwj6h8mpynielyNO_yWb06iV5QeI7-1hE81TGsm4byfeMN6GaBkTjv85R5aTYqaialj0OutyN-q90t6JAdHmQO41pKjevvz6VHabEopPemGLy4OY528u8tgRWgcewZ_f3eXy8TL-xV_S1qNbKL8p . 5 April 2024 . 5 April 2024 . Yahoo News.
  6. Web site: 3 July 2024 . Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Limited Company Profile, Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems Private Limited News on The Economic Times . 3 July 2024 . The Economic Times . 3 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240703072246/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/company/luke-coutinho-holistic-healing-systems-private-limited/U74999MH2017PTC295581 . live .
  7. News: 23 November 2020 . Luke Coutinho Holistic Healing Systems adopts the shop-in-shop model to revolutionize its retail presence . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240405025531/https://www.indulgexpress.com/sex-health/wellness/2020/Nov/23/luke-coutinho-holistic-healing-systems-adopts-the-shop-in-shop-model-to-revolutionize-its-retail-pre-29800.html . 5 April 2024 . 5 April 2024 . Indulgexpress . en.
  8. News: Holistic Lifestyle Coach Luke Coutinho invests in Narendra Firodia's LetsUp App . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201203023220/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/holistic-lifestyle-coach-luke-coutinho-invests-in-narendra-firodias-letsup-app20200910142002/ . 3 December 2020 . 5 April 2024 . aninews.in.
  9. News: Bhandari . Kabir Singh . 26 November 2022 . How Luke Coutinho Built An Empire . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404151039/https://www.entrepreneur.com/en-in/entrepreneurs/how-luke-coutinho-built-an-empire/439875 . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . Entrepreneur India . en.
  10. Web site: 18 August 2021 . Interview: Mr. Luke Coutinho & Mr. Narendra Firodia – Co-founders of Youcarelifestyle.com . 3 July 2024 . Suger Mint . 30 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230530195447/https://sugermint.com/luke-coutinho-narendra-firodia-youcarelifestyle/ . live .
  11. Web site: 17 August 2021 . Lifeness Science Institute bags 1st place for Nutrition and Dietetics programmes in Top 50 Careers after 12th Guide by Education World . 3 July 2024 . Business Standard . 17 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210817080624/https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/lifeness-science-institute-bags-1st-place-for-nutrition-and-dietetics-programmes-in-top-50-careers-after-12th-guide-by-education-world-121081700373_1.html . live .
  12. Web site: Shrivastava . Aditi . Lifeness Science Institute, Mumbai . CollegeDekho . 2 February 2022 . 4 July 2024 . 4 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240704155605/https://www.collegedekho.com/colleges/lifeness-science-institute . live .
  13. Web site: AR . Reshmi . 20 November 2023 . The Problem is Not Rice, It's Lack of Activity, says Luke Coutinho . 3 July 2024 . Deccan Chronicle . 11 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231211183252/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/food-and-recipes/201123/luke-coutinho-beyond-pills-and-prescriptions.html . live .
  14. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 29 May 2016 . Launch of Shilpa Shetty's book The Great Indian Diet . 3 July 2024 . Bollywood Hungama . 3 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240703072252/https://ping.hungama.com/t.js?_hn=BHWP-WEB&_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollywoodhungama.com%2Fnews%2Fparties-and-events%2Flaunch-of-shilpa-shettys-book-the-great-indian-diet%2Flaunch-of-shilpa-shettys-book-the-great-indian-diet-6%2F&_title=Launch%20of%20Shilpa%20Shetty%E2%80%99s%20book%20The%20Great%20Indian%20Diet%20%7C%20Varun%20Dhawan%2C%20Luke%20Coutinho%2C%20Shilpa%20Shetty%20Images%20-%20Bollywood%20Hungama&_referrer=&_jsondata=%7B%22category%22%3A%22image%22%2C%22subcategory%22%3A%22%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Launch%20of%20Shilpa%20Shetty%26%238217%3Bs%20book%20The%20Great%20Indian%20Diet%22%2C%22id%22%3A%22602594%22%7D& . live .
  15. Web site: Bureau . TT . 13 December 2015 . Glamour on the page . 3 July 2024 . The Telegraph (India) . 4 July 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240704125305/https://www.telegraphindia.com/culture/glamour-on-the-page/cid/1318619 . live .
  16. Web site: 6 June 2020 . New book promotes benefits of 'dry fasting' diet . 3 July 2024 . Hindustan Times . 26 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220126110704/https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/new-book-promotes-benefits-of-dry-fasting-diet/story-r5yU38VF04QwlMxPAojw2J.html . live .
  17. Web site: Shiraz . Zarafshan . 4 February 2021 . Shilpa Shetty launches free e-Book 'The Magic Immunity Pill: Lifestyle' in Hindi . 3 July 2024 . Hindustan Times . 17 April 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220417180040/https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/health/shilpa-shetty-launches-free-e-book-the-magic-immunity-pill-lifestyle-in-hindi-101612430151156.html . live .
  18. Web site: 1 December 2020 . Holistic Lifestyle Coach Luke Coutinho Launches a Free Ebook a New Way of Living to Help Readers Discover the Wellness Route . 3 July 2024 . Online Press Release Distribution site Business Wire India . 1 December 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201201111200/https://www.businesswireindia.com/holistic-lifestyle-coach-luke-coutinho-launches-a-free-mahe-book-a-new-way-of-living-to-help-readers-discover-the-wellness-route-70586.html . live .
  19. Web site: 31 August 2021 . Tamannaah Bhatia launches book on Indian wellness 'Back to the Roots' . 3 July 2024 . The Statesman . 27 February 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240227035018/https://www.thestatesman.com/books-education/tamannaah-bhatia-launches-book-indian-wellness-back-roots-1503001243.html . live .
  20. News: Bengani . Sneha . 23 June 2023 . Luke Coutinho on the transformative power of small, daily wins . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404145807/https://www.cnbctv18.com/lifestyle/luke-coutinho-on-the-transformative-power-of-small-daily-wins-17026541.htm . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . CNBCTV18 . en.
  21. News: Sharma . Vikram . Luke Coutinho : From Struggle to Transformation! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404151416/https://www.globalindian.com/story/global-indian-exclusive/holistic-health-renowned-lifestyle-coach-luke-coutinhos-journey-to-personal-transformation/ . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . The Global Indian.
  22. Web site: 29 January 2021 . Luke Coutinho honoured as Fit India Champion for Lifestyle and Wellness . 3 July 2024 . Indulgexpress . 22 September 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230922113703/https://www.indulgexpress.com/life-style/mind-and-body/2021/jan/29/luke-coutinhohonoured-asfitindia-champion-for-lifestyle-and-wellness-31291.html . live .
  23. News: 23 August 2019 . Meet the Expert behind the 'Magic Weight Loss Pill', Luke Coutinho! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404155645/https://www.penguin.co.in/meet-the-magician-behind-the-weight-loss-pill-luke-coutinho/ . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . Penguin Random House India.
  24. News: Luke Coutinho Creator Stats, Biography About Luke Coutinho . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240404150318/https://www.forbesindia.com/lists/2022-digital-stars/profile/luke-coutinho/87 . 4 April 2024 . 4 April 2024 . Forbes India . en.