Team
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DANIELA VENIER
BSC Dietetics (Hons), NWU
Daniela finds her purpose as a dietician in supporting patients through all walks of life, her passion lies in the feeding of the critically ill patient in ICU setting and throughout their journey to better health even after hospitalisation. Daniela also enjoys post-operative dietary consultations ensuring that the patient has a smooth, successful recovery and minimal post-operative complications.
She has extensive experience in infant and child nutrition and thrives in helping with any nutrition related issues in the pediatric ward, giving parents the tools in ensuring their child has a healthy relationship with food and growing optimally. Daniela has been a private practicing dietician since 2013, her main aim is to improve the quality of life and make a difference in the lives of her patients.
LIEZL-MARI ERASMUS
B Dietetics, UP
I am a private practicing dietitian since 2017. I am passionate about all fields of nutrition but mostly in feeding the critically ill patients. I have a special passion for renal health and nutrition, as well as in helping patients manage their blood sugar and diabetes. I love helping people to live without having following a boring diet, life is exciting so should your diet be.
LAUREN SACKETT
B Dietetics (Hons), UP DNAlysis Accredited Dietician
Lauren has been working in private practice since 2014. She has experience working with individuals, couples and families to achieve their nutrition and health goals. She is passionate about helping patients re-establish a healthy relationship with food, getting in touch with why we eat and setting achievable goals.
She strives to collaborate with her patients, helping them along their journey to meet their goals.
Her special interests are in nutrigenomics (nutrition based on genetics), food intolerances and allergies, gut health and chronic lifestyle diseases. She applies the principles of mindful-intuitive eating when consulting with patients, to help them break free from diet culture and restrictive mindsets.
ELICIA THOMPSON
B Dietetics (Hons), NWU CDE Accredited Dietician
Elicia is a dietician with a passion for food and health, committed to helping individuals understand the science behind nutrition and translating it into practical dietary advise according to each patients’ specific needs.
Her special interests include weight loss, infant and child feeding, diabetes management and other chronic lifestyle diseases. She believes in a holistic approach to overall health, focussing on dietary intake to assist in achieving and maintaining a sustainable healthy lifestyle.
YNTHE BUYL
B Dietetics (Hons), NWU SACLC Qualified Lactation Consultant
Ynthe is a Registered Dietitian and Lactation Consultant that is passionate about providing a solution to all nutritionally related problems. Her main passion lies in the diversity of diseases and the ability to help make a difference through food.