Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect at my first appointment?

I operate on a per-month basis, rather than per-appointment A consultation is actually two or even three appointments, usually a week to two apart and spanning the entire month. At the first appointment we’ll look at where you are now, where you have come from, and where you would like to be. This will include a chat about your lifestyle habits, your history, and a couple of other things, which of course is all that you would normally expect when seeing a nutritionist.

You may then get some homework, depending on the outcomes and the way forward.

At your second appointment we will look at and discuss your homework. This will give us an excellent idea of how you normally eat, what kinds of physical activity (if any) that you do, how you manage stress, what your sleep schedule is like, and we will create a path for you to follow. We all also refine and chat about some simple stress management tools that we introduced in our first appointment.

Do I need to do anything to prepare for the initial appointment and assessment?

Yes, please. As the majority of our appointments are online, we can’t physically do your metrics such as your height, weight, waist and hip circumference. You will have to come prepared with these measurements. For men, you don’t need to do a hip measurement as this applies only to the ladies. None of this is complicated but, and I ask this very nicely: don’t lie about your weight or other measurements. I know we are all intrinsically tempted to do so but how is that going to help?

To know exactly how to do this, you can download a simple guide.

Where are you based?

I am in sunny Sonstraal Heights, nestled in the Durbanville wine area, and easily accessible from pretty much all major routes around Cape Town

Do you offer video-based appointments

Yes and, in fact, I prefer them and so will you. I strongly believe that life’s challenges should not get in the way of the support you need. I understand that not everyone can travel easily, or you may have work commitments that tie you to an office or a particular set of hours. You can expect the same level of professional support, care, and compassion as you would in person, and this also keeps your costs down. Virtual appointments mean that it has never been easier to prioritise your own health!

Which video platforms do you use?

I use either Google Meet, Skype, or Facetime for those on Apple devices. Quite a few people, however, simply prefer to use good old WhatsApp video (which works surprisingly well and is easy to use).

I do not, however, use Zoom. I used to but moved away from it because of the higher annual subscription fees and the low usage for online meetings.

What do you charge?

Our first consultation is R850, which is split across two appointments. Thereafter, I charge only R550 a month for ongoing support, monitoring, fine-tuning and encouragement. I am also happy to have a couple in one appointment and offer a discounted rate of R1550 for both.

How do I book an appointment?

Easily done. Simply click here and you’ll go to my booking page. Select a day and time from the interactive calendar, and complete your details.

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