I have been practicing as a dietitian for 24 years.

My career started in 2001 when I joined the National Health Sysytem (NHS) in the UK. I worked within the NHS for 8 years in both acute and community dietetics covering ICU, general surgery, gastroenterology, obesity, weight management, Type 1 and 2 diabetes, metabolic diseases of lifestyle, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

In 2008 I moved to Marbella in Spain, & lived & worked there for 2 years. While I was there I met a surgeon who introduced me to bariatric surgery and joined his team as the bariatric dietitian. I started to specialize in bariatric nutrition and attended courses in the UK to further my knowledge.

I returned to South Africa in April 2010 & immediately started working at an internationally accredited bariatric centre in Gauteng. I have seen, & continue to see, a high volume of bariatric patients who have undergone Sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y, SADI and BPD operations.

I regularly compete in endurance sports such as triathlons, multistage mountain bike races, road cycling and running. Due to my love of sport, I also consult athletes for sports nutrition & have helped my post op bariatric patients to compete in the Cape Epic, Iron Man & Comrades Marathon events.

I am married to Jonathan, who is my biggest cheerleader & I am a mother of four - my children Maya and Jordan and my two fur babies Nala and Rio.

I have a passion for travelling, dancing and of course food!