About Laura – Cape Town Dietitian

Registered Dietitian, Cape Town

Laura is a registered dietitian with the HPCSA (Health Professionals Council of SA) and is a member of ADSA (Association of Dietitians in SA). Laura practises privately in Cape Town seeing individuals of all ages. She has a special interest in nutrigenetics.

Laura graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree (Dietetics) from the University of KZN in 1996. After completing her Post Graduate Diploma (Dietetics) in 1997, she moved to London to pursue a clinical dietetic career.  In 2010 she returned to South Africa to work in private practice. Laura completed her Masters in Nutrition at the University of Stellenbosch in 2019.

She has over 15 years experience in the nutritional management of individuals for various clinical conditions, including: Diabetes Mellitus, cardiac and gastro conditions, cancer, epilepsy (Keto Diet), allergies and neuro diversity.

Laura has presented and facilitated workshops in Europe, UK and South Africa on various topics, including: Diabetes, Weaning, Fussy Eating, Nutrition for School Children and the Ketogenic Diet. She has written for publications and blogs including ‘Your Baby’, Parenting Hub and given radio and TV interviews for Good Hope FM and Doctor’s Orders.

When not working, Laura loves spending time with her family and friends and exploring the beautiful Western Cape!