Welcome to my page! Are you looking for a dietitian? Let's see if we are a good fit for each other.

I am a South African Dietitian, based at the beautiful Zuid-Afrikaans hospital in the heart of Pretoria. If you live far or run a tight schedule, then an online appointment might be the best option for you.

At the hospital I am part of the SAMMSS accredited bariatric surgery team of Dr Thinus Smit. Our team has a great, friendly vibe and we are dedicated and passionate about preparing patients for bariatrics surgery procedures in an ethical and responsible way. And once you've had your surgery, sit tight because we are still on this weight loss journey with you and will continue to support you after surgery. If you had surgery overseas, and you do not currently have a team to support your post-operative needs, reach out and let us support your medical, nutritional and psychological needs after surgery.

If you are trying to fall pregnant, then you are also at the right place.

I’m an Early Life Nutrition Alliance (ELNA) certified prenatal dietitian. I completed a certified international course with ELNA to assist with Fertility and Pregnancy Nutrition. Did you know that nutrition can make a significant difference in the preconception period? A fertility dietitian can make a difference by helping you boost your chances of falling pregnant. Nutrition can help optimise ovulation, egg quality and sperm health and also help treat Endometriosis and Adenomyosis regrowth, PCOS, recurrent implantation failure and recurrent miscarriages. I work with fertility clinics and gynaes to assist couples who are struggling to conceive with an individually tailored eating plan and give supplement advice based on their medical condition(s), blood results and lifestyle. I continue seeing women when they fall pregnant as it is such an important time to eat well - for mom and the health of the future baby. It is important for women with high-risk pregnancies - such as gestational diabetes, obesity hypertension, post bariatric surgery, multiple fetuses and previous miscarriages - to consult with a pregnancy dietitian.

My mission: You are unique and my aim is to provide tailored nutrition support with practical tips, and an individualised eating plan based on your unique needs, medical history, dietary habits and food preferances.

My vision: Empower couples with the knowledge to support their fertility and pregnancy journies so that we can build a healthier future.

"My patients feel comfortable with me and appreciate the effort I put into building strong relationships while providing quality support and help." - Francette Bekker