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I have a passion for being healthy and achieving this through nutrition. I studied at Potchefstroom University and have been practicing my passion for the last 20 years. My special interest are: Functional Nutrition (achieving health and harmony through eating wholesome and healthy), Weight Management, Hormonal Health (Endometriosis, PCOS, Peri-menopause, Menopause, Osteopenia and Osteoporosis), Adrenal Health, Diabetes mellitus (CDE accredited practitioner), cardiovascular disease, thyroid health, auto immune diseases (Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteo Arthritis, Lupus and Fibromyalgia), gastro intestinal disorders and reaching gastro intestinal harmony, as well as all inflammatory conditions including joint- and muscle health. I also have an esteemed interest in babies and children and work a lot with kidney related conditions, allergies, fussy eaters, constipation, concentration related disorders and introduction of solids. I have the privilege of raising four wonderful children. Nutrition has provided me with so much knowledge to live and be more healthy as well as to always stay on top of new trends and changes in my field. As dietician I am also very involved in Genetic Testing to empower my patient with knowledge as genetics can help a person to regulate their health much more directly based on a person’s individual outcome. I also completed a 2 year post graduate diploma through the International Functional Nutrition Academy. Furthering my studies is an wonderful tool to always provide patients with the best up to date knowledge. I am a firm believer that being healthy empowers people and that this can be absolutely achievable.

I am a Registered Dietician with more than 25 years experience in Human Nutrition and worked in both South Africa and the UK.

During this period, I have developed in-depth knowledge in various areas of my career. I also created an extensive network of relationships with other related industries such as medical doctors, specialists, professors, homeopaths, professional sport teams, functional medicine-, pharmaceutical-, as well as corporate companies.

As a person, I am a positive, energetic, reliable, loyal, and goal-driven professional who works well under pressure. I have a strong work ethic and I can work independently, as a strong team member, or as a team leader. My interpersonal skills and approachable/outgoing personality have also enabled me to liaise at all levels and build lasting patient and business relationships.

My passion is to “make a difference” in people’s lives!

I support and encourage people to make healthy choices to achieve their personal goals and become the best version of themselves.

I believe that success is a result of self-confidence, continuous self- development, and staying up to date with the latest clinical evident-based research.

“To make a difference in someone’s life, you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful or perfect – you just have to care”