Welcome to Health Catalyst
“Wherever the art of Medicine is loved, there is also a love of Humanity.”
– Hippocrates
Registered Dietician
BScHons (Diet); MSc (Paed); Manuka Nutrigenomics; NLP Coach; Life Coach.
The combination of Dietician and Coach makes every day exciting - I love what I do. I am passionate about people, about nutritional science, practical healthy eating, resolving challenges and happy living.
In my private practice, my interest is gastro-intestinal health, as the basis of all health. I enjoy working with a range of people who present with auto-immune conditions, allergies and food intolerances, hormone issues such as menopause, PMS, PCOS and endometriosis as well as cancer, cardiovascular disease, blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance, as well as sports people who want to optimize performance, and improve recovery. Weight management is a natural outcome of eating and living in your healthy optimal. I love assisting people who have struggled with weight, tried everything, and then come to me for weight management. Often, all we need to do is make a few small adjustments.
I use gene tests, local blood tests, as well as international tests to identify underlying root cause issues, where applicable. I recommend foods, supplements, and lifestyle changes to achieve the results we predetermine, in accordance with your budget, and preferences. There is no single ‘health strategy’, as every person is unique, has unique circumstances, and needs, and everything I do is personalized to the individual.
Nutrigenomics is an essential part of that personalisation. It allows us to focus on long term health – managing current health issues, and developing strategy to maintain health into old age.
My passion is living healthy in any circumstance – keeping it simple to live life to the full.
I believe the individual is the most important determinant of their own life. Your needs are central to all our discussions. I use my skills and experience to facilitate, guide and encourage you on your healthy life adventure.
As a registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the Association for Dietitians in South Africa, I am committed to continued education to ensure the medical nutritional research information is up to date, and relevant.
Make a Difference
There are over 90 000 different chemicals poured into our planet each day, less than 5% of them are really tested for environmental impact. The ones that have been tested are coming up with some pretty scary results - many have been linked to chronic disease such as cancer, alzheimers, diabetes, weight, heart disease, osteoporosis, parkinsons.... the list is long. Newborn babies are born with an average of 278 man made chemicals in their bloodstream - we are being slowly poisoned!
Each one of us has a chance to make a difference in how we treat our planet every day. Every small change can make a significant impact. Double the impact by telling a friend about what you are doing.
Small changes that you can make:
Start at home. Choose products that are safer for your family and the world. Choose to reduce the toxins you are exposed to, and the toxins you throw away:
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use biodegradable cleaning materials.
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avoid using pesticides / herbicides in your garden.
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eat organic vegetables.
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eat grassfed meat - is this not how animals should live?
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drink milk and dairy products from grassfed animals.
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take regular holidays - reducing stress will help you be kinder to ourself & others.
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recycle plastics, glass, paper, toys, clothes, shoes, electronics, batteries, light bulbs, building materials.... don't just throw everything into the dump - if you can't use something, you can find someone who will.
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if you don't want to take your plastic recycling to the dump, at least leave in on the pavement in a separate bag so those who make a living from scratching in bins for plastics don't have to scratch in your bin!
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save electricity - don't leave lights & appliances on unnecessarily.
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save water - some parts of South Africa are in still severe drought.
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donate a small amount of money each month to a charity of your choice who you see is really making a difference - uplifting people, saving our endagered plants and animals, saving lives... most people can afford R10 every month. If EVERYONE gave R10 each month, our charities would be able to make a huge difference.
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grow vegetables and fruit for yourself, or on the pavement for other who are hungry.
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smile and laugh often - it is good for you, and mood is infectious - detoxify the grumps
Under each of these points there can be so many sub categories. We welcome participation and discussion here.
Have an awesome day!
