Helen is a registered Dietitian and Diabetes Educator; she completed her honours degree at Stellenbosch University (Tygerberg Hospital) in 1999.
Helen has worked in a variety of fields within the speciality of Dietetics, starting her career in the UK - specialising in Paediatrics at Newham General Hospital. This is where she gained valuable experience working within multidisciplinary teams, specially enjoying her work with young Type 1 Diabetic patients and their families.
She then spent many years working within the medical team at Novo Nordisk, the world’s leading diabetes care company. She focused on patient counselling, training and support in the field of Diabetes, Obesity, and Rare Diseases – within both the private and public healthcare sectors.
Most recently, Helen is thrilled to have started her own private practice, with a special focus on weight management, diabetes, and nutrition intervention in chronic conditions.
She understands that we are all unique and deserve a personalised approach to our nutrition and healthy journeys.
Helen loves spending quality time with her husband Andrew, and 2 boys, Matthew and Oliver. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and entertaining, keeping fit, and walking her beloved golden retriever!!