At Nutritional Solutions, we firmly believe that expertise is key when it comes to your health and nutrition. That’s why we’ve carefully assembled a team of dedicated professionals who are driven to help you achieve your wellness goals.
At Nutritional Solutions, we firmly believe that expertise is key when it comes to your health and nutrition. That’s why we’ve carefully assembled a team of dedicated professionals who are driven to help you achieve your wellness goals.
Our expert team consists of highly qualified dietitians with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We understand that each person is unique, so we take a personalized approach to finding the optimal nutrition solutions for your specific needs.
Our registered dietitians specialize in translating complex nutritional information into practical advice. They excel at helping you navigate dietary restrictions, manage specific health conditions, and optimize your nutrition for improved performance. Their expertise lies in creating balanced and sustainable eating plans tailored to your individual goals.
Our expert team consists of highly qualified dietitians with a wealth of knowledge and experience. We understand that each person is unique, so we take a personalized approach to finding the optimal nutrition solutions for your specific needs.
Our registered dietitians specialize in translating complex nutritional information into practical advice. They excel at helping you navigate dietary restrictions, manage specific health conditions, and optimize your nutrition for improved performance. Their expertise lies in creating balanced and sustainable eating plans tailored to your individual goals.
BSC, MSC DIETETICS (HONS) | UFS
BRYANSTON
Co-founder of Nutritional Solutions, Claire, is passionate about empowering people to improve their health through optimal nutrition. She is a past president of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa and one of the most recognised figures in the field. She regularly presents nutrition educational content to health professionals both locally and internationally and is considered a key opinion leader in poly cystic ovarian syndrome and obesity medical nutrition therapy management. She recently developed the PCOS BOSS program to support women with this condition and change their health in a sustainable way. Claire has developed and implemented interactive nutrition education initiatives for the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, local corporations and large multinationals and consults to the food and pharmaceutical industries. Claire contributes regularly to print, online, television and radio media.
BSC DIETETICS (HONS) | UKZN
BRYANSTON
Co-founder of Nutritional Solutions, Jade is passionate about converting nutrition science into practical lifestyle interventions. Jade has a special interest in weight loss, chronic diseases, and nutrition during pregnancy. Jade consults regularly to various corporates and enjoys group weight loss programmes, cooking classes, and corporate presentations. Jade is a whizz in the kitchen, with a passion for developing recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. Jade believes that the key to being successful in eating healthily is to adapt it to your lifestyle to make it sustainable. Jade has worked extensively on corporate nutrition programmes, enjoys public speaking and presentations, and consults regularly for the media.
BSC DIETETICS (CUM LAUDE) | NWU
BRYANSTON
With an understanding that we are all unique, Abigail knows that each of us deserves a personalised approach to our nutrition and health journey. Abi encourages practical lifestyle changes that are based on current medical nutrition therapy to create lifelong nutrition solutions. Abi has a special love for paediatric nutrition, as well as a keen interest in chronic diseases, nutrigenomics and health promotion. Abi is an accredited DNAlysis practitioner. She graduated cum laude from North-West University (NWU) and was awarded Best Dietetic Student in each year of her studies. She is currently completing her Masters in Dietetics part-time through NWU.
BSC, MSC Dietetics | UFS
BRYANSTON
Co-founder of Nutritional Solutions, Claire, is passionate about empowering people to improve their health through optimal nutrition. She is a past president of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa and one of the most recognised figures in the field. She regularly presents nutrition educational content to health professionals both locally and internationally and is considered a key opinion leader in poly cystic ovarian syndrome and obesity medical nutrition therapy management. She recently developed the PCOS BOSS program to support women with this condition and change their health in a sustainable way. Claire has developed and implemented interactive nutrition education initiatives for the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, local corporations and large multinationals and consults to the food and pharmaceutical industries. Claire contributes regularly to print, online, television and radio media.
BSC DIETETICS (HONS) | UKZN
BRYANSTON
Co-founder of Nutritional Solutions, Jade is passionate about converting nutrition science into practical lifestyle interventions. Jade has a special interest in weight loss, chronic diseases, and nutrition during pregnancy. Jade consults regularly to various corporates and enjoys group weight loss programmes, cooking classes, and corporate presentations. Jade is a whizz in the kitchen, with a passion for developing recipes that are both nutritious and delicious. Jade believes that the key to being successful in eating healthily is to adapt it to your lifestyle to make it sustainable. Jade has worked extensively on corporate nutrition programmes, enjoys public speaking and presentations, and consults regularly for the media.
BSC DIETETICS (CUM LAUDE) | NWU
BRYANSTON
With an understanding that we are all unique, Abigail knows that each of us deserves a personalised approach to our nutrition and health journey. Abi encourages practical lifestyle changes that are based on current medical nutrition therapy to create lifelong nutrition solutions. Abi has a special love for paediatric nutrition, as well as a keen interest in chronic diseases, nutrigenomics and health promotion. Abi is an accredited DNAlysis practitioner. She graduated cum laude from North-West University (NWU) and was awarded Best Dietetic Student in each year of her studies. She is currently completing her Masters in Dietetics part-time through NWU.
BSC DIETETICS (HONS) I UFS
BRYANSTON
Maritha is a registered dietitian (RD) with a degree from the University of the Free State. She is passionate about the idea that food can be a form of medicine, and she is interested in various areas including fertility, weight loss, chronic diseases, and men’s health. Maritha completed a 12-month course in fertility, demonstrating her dedication to this field. She is also an accredited DNAlysis practitioner. Her mission is to uplift and inspire others, spreading positivity, and helping them become healthier versions of themselves through nutrition. Maritha’s ultimate goal is to assist individuals in achieving their health objectives and fostering self-love and improvement with the power of food and nutrition.
BSC DIETETICS (HONOURS) | UFS
PRETORIA
Raffaella opened the Nutritional Solutions Pretoria Practice. She graduated with a BSc Dietetics degree from the University of the Free State and she is currently completing her Masters degree. With this being said, Raffaella is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest research in the field of nutrition and dietetics, in order to provide her patients with outstanding treatment and successful results. She works with a variety of lifestyle conditions as well as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), sports nutrition, gut-health, and many more. Raffaella strongly believes that her passion for nutrition and health translates into her devotion to her patients. She ensures that her patients achieve more than just nutritional success, but self-growth and affirmation of a sustainable future.
PAARL
Linda’s passion lies in ‘health’ and ‘wellness’ and she loves empowering others to make wise healthy choices to live their best healthy life! Based in Paarl, Linda has opened the Nutritional Solutions Western Cape Branch. Having had years of experience in the health industry, health communications, wellness programmes and pharmaceutical marketing and training, Linda brings a different dimension to the team. She has a Major in Psychology with Languages and has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition. Linda’s nutritional interests include weight loss, diabetes and nutrigenomics. Her life motto is: ‘The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away’.
BSC DIETETICS
(HONOURS) I UFS
BRYANSTON
She is passionate about the idea that food can be a form of medicine, and she is interested in various areas including fertility, weight loss, chronic diseases, eating disorders and men’s health. Maritha completed a 12-month course in fertility, demonstrating her dedication to this field. She is also an accredited DNAlysis practitioner. Her mission is to uplift and inspire others, spreading positivity, and helping them become healthier versions of themselves through nutrition. Maritha’s ultimate goal is to assist individuals in achieving their health objectives and fostering self-love and improvement with the power of food and nutrition.
BSC DIETETICS (HONOURS) | UFS
PRETORIA
Raffaella opened the Nutritional Solutions Pretoria Practice. She graduated with a BSc Dietetics degree from the University of the Free State and she is currently completing her Masters degree. With this being said, Raffaella is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest research in the field of nutrition and dietetics, in order to provide her patients with outstanding treatment and successful results. She works with a variety of lifestyle conditions as well as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), sports nutrition, gut-health, and many more. Raffaella strongly believes that her passion for nutrition and health translates into her devotion to her patients. She ensures that her patients achieve more than just nutritional success, but self-growth and affirmation of a sustainable future.
PAARL
Linda’s passion lies in ‘health’ and ‘wellness’ and she loves empowering others to make wise healthy choices to live their best healthy life! Based in Paarl, Linda has opened the Nutritional Solutions Western Cape Branch. Having had years of experience in the health industry, health communications, wellness programmes and pharmaceutical marketing and training, Linda brings a different dimension to the team. She has a Major in Psychology with Languages and has a Master’s Degree in Nutrition. Linda’s nutritional interests include weight loss, diabetes and nutrigenomics. Her life motto is: ‘The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away’.
BSC DIETETICS (CUM LAUDE) (NWU) | BA PSYCH (UNISA) | MNUTRITION
WAVERLEY
Ria is the founding partner of Nutritional Solutions, one of the leading dietetic practices in South Africa. Ria has a special interest in the nutritional management of obesity, type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes (metabolic syndrome) and NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). Ria authored the book The Complete Nutritional Solution to Diabetes, also writing regularly for a variety of publications, from lifestyle magazines to scientific journals such as the South African Journal of Diabetes and the South African Medical Journal. Ria loves cooking and believes healthy eating should be delicious. She regularly contributes to the promotion of nutrition education and gives nutrition a “voice” by doing presentations and talks on radio, TV shows and conferences.
BSC, WITS; M.DIETETICS | UP
JHB SOUTH
Guided by evidence-based nutrition, Monique believes in an integrative approach to nutrition where the key to being healthy is to adopt small yet impactful changes to your lifestyle. Monique has a special interest in sports nutrition, gut health, and teaching patients to eat sustainably for both better personal health and the health of the earth. Monique has worked in the private sector since 2011, equipping her with a wealth of experience in executive nutrition, corporate wellness initiatives, wellness day activations, and nutrition workshops and presentations. Monique consults to industry, regularly contributes to radio and online media, and is a PhD candidate at the University of Pretoria.
BSC DIETETICS (HONS) | NWU
JHB SOUTH
Taneesha is a qualified dietitian (RD (SA)) who is passionate about enabling others to reach their wellness and health objectives. Taneesha completed her BSc (Hons) dietetics degree at the University of North-West, and she is currently pursuing her MSc degree in therapeutic nutrition at Stellenbosch University. Being a foodie, she enjoys experimenting with flavours and creating new meals. Taneesha has a special interest in clinical nutrition and enjoys following her patients as they navigate their nutritional needs both within and outside of the hospital. Taneesha Believes that your nutrition is the mastermind behind your overall health
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Bryanston: (011) 463 5502
Waverley: (011) 023 8051/2
Pretoria: (011) 463 5502/074 808 2130
Paarl: (011) 463 5502 / 084 571 8009
JHB South: (010) 035 4800