The People Behind NUTRIBE
At the heart of NUTRIBE is a simple belief:
better health starts with trusted people.
We are a team of experienced nutrition professionals, wellness practitioners, and industry specialists united by one goal, to raise the standard of natural healthcare through evidence based practice, integrity, and meaningful human connection.
We are not just building a platform.
We are building a community grounded in knowledge, care, and accountability.
Who We Are
NUTRIBE is founded and shaped by practitioners who understand both sides of the wellness journey, as professionals delivering care and as advocates for those seeking it.
Our team brings together expertise in:
- Clinical nutrition and naturopathic practice
- Functional and holistic health
- Behavioural wellbeing and lifestyle support
- Practitioner education and professional development
- Digital health and wellness innovation
This blend of clinical knowledge and real world experience allows us to bridge the gap between credible expertise and accessible care.
What Drives Us
We are guided by the same values we ask of our wider community:
Integrity
We prioritise honesty, transparency, and ethical practice in everything we do.
Expertise
We are committed to evidence based knowledge and continuous professional development.
Collaboration
We believe the best outcomes happen when professionals work together, not in isolation.
Care
We put people first, always.
Progress
We are here to improve the future of natural healthcare, not repeat the past.
Our Shared Purpose
Every member of the NUTRIBE team is aligned by a shared mission:
To create a trusted wellness ecosystem where:
- Clients receive safe, evidence based support
- Practitioners are empowered to grow and thrive
- Wellness becomes clearer, more accountable, and more accessible
We believe in raising standards, not lowering expectations.
Beyond the Team
While NUTRIBE is built by professionals, it is shaped by a wider ecosystem – our practitioners, partners, and clients.
Together, we form a connected community working toward one outcome:
better, more trusted natural healthcare for everyone.
All practitioners within NUTRIBE are carefully vetted, fully verified, and professionally approved. They are qualified, registered, and required to meet strict standards of clinical knowledge, insurance, and professional accountability before joining our platform.
This ensures that every connection you make through NUTRIBE is grounded in trust, safety, and evidence-based care.
Meet the People Behind the Vision
Driven by experience, where passion aligns with purpose in health and education
At NUTRIBE, we believe the best communities are built by those who’ve lived the challenges, learned the lessons, and want to share the wins. Our business founders, Katarina Cepinova and Ryad Khodabocus, bring a combined 30+ years of experience in health, education, and people development, and a shared passion for helping practitioners, the public, and businesses thrive together, in a vibrant ecosystem that fosters connection, growth, and meaningful impact.
Ryad Khodabocus
Integrative Health Practitioner | Functional Medicine Health Coach | Trauma-informed Practitioner | Speaker
“Wellbeing is a full-spectrum journey. It’s about energy, balance, community and connection.”
Katarina Cepinova
Registered Nutritionist | Naturopath | Health Coach | Educator | Mentor | Public Speaker
“Health isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about empowering people with the tools to take control.”
A Final Word
We know that choosing a health professional is a personal decision.
That’s why everything we do is designed to ensure one thing:
when you connect with NUTRIBE, you are connecting with people you can trust.