Mariam is a Registered Dietician and Life Coach with a bachelor's degree in Science and Dietetics from the University of the Western Cape, also known as Human Nutrition. She currently works alongside Dr Jocelyn Hellig in the therapeutic management and reversal of Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle such as Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Insulin Resistance (including PCOS) Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Hypertension amongst others.

 

Mariam's wealth of experience includes previously working at Tygerberg Academic Hospital and being their TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) coordinator and managing the Bariatric pre- and post operative surgery patients as well as their relevant support groups.

 

Other specialties include critical care, GIT and surgical ICU, trauma, burns, pre- and post surgical management and works very closely with specialist surgeons and physicians, including pediatricians as she also worked at Red Cross Childrens Hospital. 

 

Mariam is a Vitality Wellness Network Dietician which means you can acquire vitality points with her service.

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Mariam has a special interest in disordered and emotional eating including behavior modification whilst addressing patterns and habits in order to assist with sustainable change.

 

Mariam believes in addressing health holistically, meaning that both mental, emotional and physical well-being are all inter-connected and are equally as important."There is no one size that fits all" says Mariam, and that is why she understands and addresses the person as a unique individual taking into account their culture, values, environment and socio-economic situation. She has a non-judgmental approach and strives to build people up, setting realistic and practical goals and inspires them to realize that anything is possible.

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For an appointment with Mariam, contact our practice or Mariam directly on:

Tel: +27 76 984 9496

Email: worldwithinyou@gmail.com