Provide professional care and advice on an one-one-one basis to suit your nutritional needs

Respect each individual needs and requirements and provide ample guidance

Live life, learn and teach in a positive, healthy way

Consult and practice a balanced lifestyle

About Charné Smit

I am a registered dietitian in private practice since 2011. I have a passion to lead a healthy lifestyle, for myself and for my family. I enjoy consulting people and helping them to become a better version of themselves. My special interested is to help people by giving them advice in nutrition therapy for their condition or need to make lifestyle changes which would include healthy eating.

I am currently based in Benoni, Kempton Park, Greenstone and Boksburg.

By being an expertise in healthy eating and weight management, my specialised interest is based on the management of lifestyle diseases. I have completed an advanced course in Diabetes Care through the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology (CDE) which helped me to advance my career as a Diabetic Educator. I also have an interest in Neuro-Rehab nutrition and have experience in helping patients to maximise their rehab potential and recovery after a stroke, nerve related injury (which may result in weakness or paralysis), head injury or a traumatic injury.

First consultation

The initial consultation will take approximately one hour. Firstly, a medical and diet history will be taken to determine the correct dietary approach for your specific needs. It will then be necessary to determine your body compositions. This will include measurements of your weight, height, body mass index (BMI), body fat percentage, and waist circumference. This information will be compiled and kept in your consultation file for future reference. It is also recommended to bring any blood results provided by the doctor or a nurse.The next important step is to provide you with dietary advice, set up some nutritional goals as well as a guide on how to reach these specific nutritional requirements. A personalised eating plan will be formulated based on your nutritional and energy requirements.

Follow up

It is highly recommended to come for follow up sessions as long as required. Follow up sessions will provide you with additional nutritional knowledge, reassessment measurements, motivational support and ensuring that nutritional goals are met.