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We offer workshops with our dietician, psychologist and personal trainer, focussing on the body, soul, and spirit as a whole.

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We're proudly based locally in Pretoria,
Centurion, but have global reach with online consultations.

Registered Dietician










COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST

We're here to help you on your journey to wholeness.

As a passionate dietician with a heart for people, I came to understand that your health journey is more than just the physical, it’s about your relationships with your body and mindfulness of your emotions and will and a positive mindset.     

My journey started when I completed my B. Dietetics degree at the University of Pretoria in 2003. I completed my community year in the small-town Frankfort in the Free State, after which I did food service management at Vereeniging Medi Clinic. Soon after, I started my private practice in the Vaal Triangle. I consulted there for 18 years till my family moved to Pretoria, where I then started my practice in Centurion. 

I have experience with Diabetic Clinics, Weight loss programmes, DNA wellness, and over all health, through one to one consultations, group sessions and workshops. I would love to walk your health journey with you, focussing not only on lifestyle change, but the person as a whole.

Yolinda Dippenaar

Registered Dietician

As a counselling psychologist with more than 25 years of experience, I’ve come to understand that weight loss is rarely just about food or exercise. Real, lasting change happens when we also address what’s going on in the mind – our beliefs, emotions, habits, and the stories we tell ourselves. 

My work centres on helping individuals understand and reshape the mental, emotional, and behavioural patterns that often sabotage their efforts to lose weight and keep it off.

Through a structured, evidence- based approach, I work in collaboration with a registered dietician to guide clients beyond diets and willpower, toward deeper, sustainable change – empowering people to transform not only their weight, but their relationship with food, their bodies, and themselves and develop a healthier, more sustainable relationship with eating, movement, and self.

I believe that meaningful change is possible when we address the whole person – not just the number on the scale.

Riana de Villiers

COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGIST

How can we help you?

Healthy balanced eating and body analysis:
We will help you to focus on balance in your lifestyle approach – not only physical eating patterns and exercise, but also re- aligning your mind and thought patterns. This will help you to make the necessary adjustments in order to have a healthier and whole you!

Weight management:
We will guide you through the weight management process. This process consists not only of a healthy balanced meal plan but also physical exercise. Furthermore we focus on your mindset and new habits creation to complete a new healthy lifestyle approach.

Introduction to solid foods:
We will help you with the steps in introducing food to your little one, for this can play an important role in your child’s eating habits later in life.

Toddler feeding:
Toddlers need nutritious food for their little growing bodies and a healthy diet is a must! We can help you with those lunch box ideas as well! 

Weight management:
It is important for your child, physically, emotionally and socially to have a healthy weight and healthy lifestyle. We can guide you in training your child to live in a healthier way.

Diabetes:
Diabetes does not have to prevent you from having a full and satisfying life. It is a condition that, with the right guidance and advice, can be managed, in order for you to live the life you deserve. We will gladly assist you in this matter.

Insulin resistance:
”Prevention is better than cure.” By making important life changes, we can assist you in maintaining stable blood sugar levels and thus taking great strides in improving your long term quality of life.

High cholesterol:
We offer assistance in lowering your total cholesterol, HDL, LDL or Triglyceride blood levels.

Hypertension:
Next time you sit down for that delicious meal, think twice before reaching for that salt shaker! High blood pressure can be influenced by the food we eat.

Heartburn:
The food that you take in maybe the cause of your heartburn. We can help you change to a healthier diet, which can help to prevent that heartburn sensation.

Gout:
Gout is caused by excess uric acid in the blood. Let us show you which foods can raise uric acid and thus, which food to look out for.

Pregnancy:
Dietary planning before, during and after pregnancy is essential for both mother and baby. But with this life change, we need to prepare your mind and thinking patterns as well!

Breastfeeding:
We can help you adjust to your new routine, as you and baby get to know each other and new sleeping patterns, new habits and sometimes overwhelming feelings creeps in. Let us tell you about the Do’s and don’ts in your diet while breastfeeding, as this can affect your baby. We can also help with a balanced eating plan for Mommy, as this can affect your breast milk.

Food choices for basic food allergies:
Finding a still nutritious alternative, when your body has an allergic reaction to a particular food, but also dealing with the idea that you feel deprived. 

Basic sports nutrition:
We are helping active people achieve their weight management goals and ensuring a healthy balanced dietary intake, which may result in better performance. Let us help you with your exercise program and getting your mindset “in the game”. Maybe you are just looking for a healthy way to support your child with his busy schedule?

Healthy, balanced eating for Vegetarians and Vegans:
When adopting a healthy vegetarian diet, it isn’t just about taking meat off your plate and eating what’s left on it. You need to take extra steps to ensure you’re meeting your daily nutritional needs. You need a well-balanced vegetarian or vegan diet.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS):
We can help you to relieve this chronic pain and discomfort in the abdomen, by making a few dietary changes and thus improving your quality of life. But stress and other external factors can also play a role here – let us dive into these factors with you as well!

Crohn’s disease:
We can give you guidelines on how to manage this inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract.

Diverticulosis:
Practical guidelines on how to relieve the pain from this infection and inflammation of the colon.

Celiac disease:
This is caused by a reaction of your body towards gliadin, a component of gluten. We can help you to achieve your goal towards a gluten-free diet and thus minimizing mal-absorption.

Constipation:
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal problem. A simple lifestyle change, such as getting more exercise, drinking more water and following a high-fibre diet, can go a long way toward alleviating constipation.

Do you need to be empowered to look after your own
well-being?

Do you need guidance, assistance or motivation? Let us help you to look after yourself as a whole. Let us guide you in how you think about your health, how you nourish your body and how you move your body to wellness. Let us walk with you, your journey to wholeness and sustainable change… 

What our customers are saying

My name is Janeen Whitehouse, a 57-year-old woman who, like many, experienced significant weight gain due to hormonal shifts, age, and past eating habits. My health declined, leading to diagnoses of hypoglycemia and high cholesterol. Faced with the risk of diabetes, I knew I needed more than a "fad" diet; I needed a complete lifestyle overhaul. Meeting Yolinda marked the true beginning of my weight healing. I transformed from eating one meal a day with sugary coffee to enjoying balanced meals and sugar-free tea. Initially, adjusting to three meals and snacks, even late at night, was a challenge, but those difficult days are now rare. The biggest surprise came recently when I discovered my clothes were swimming on me. A friend, who crafts with me, had a surprise in store: she asked me to try on her sister's size 16 clothes, which were too small for her. I was stunned when they fit! Having previously worn a size 20, this meant I'd lost two dress sizes. Tears flowed as I realized my progress, prompting me to gift all my size 20 clothes away. This incredible achievement wouldn't have been possible without the sisterhood and unwavering support from Yolinda. Her empathy during struggles, encouraging visits, and shared faith in Abba Father were my anchors. Yolinda, you are a God-send. Your energy, faith, and holistic understanding of women's bodies and healthy lifestyle changes are truly phenomenal. Any woman seeking healing and sustainable weight loss would be incredibly fortunate to work with you. I pray Abba Father continues to bless you with knowledge and guides more people to your transformative path.
Janeen
Client
“I have a lot of knowledge about medication and blood sugar control etc. because of my field of work, but it became another story when I, myself were diagnosed with diabetes. I could not get my blood sugar under control. But after seeing Yolinda, she explained to me everything about carbohydrate distribution and "Carb Counting" and the healthy way of eating and moderation. I am happy to say that I have my blood sugar under control and I can move on with my life goals, without worrying about my blood sugar.
Yvette
Client
“After some major challenges I faced personally in my life, I decided to take control of my weight and change my eating habits by following a proper diet. Like most people, I searched on Google and after looking at a few dieticians, I luckily found Yolinda. The main reason for choosing Yolinda was not only based on her experience, but that she also offers home cooked meals, based on my dietary requirements. Being single, it’s a hassle to cook for yourself and I lived off Woolies meals (more expensive than Yolinda’s meals), Take-aways and other junk food. Yolinda also taught me the different aspects of a healthier diet with all the What’s, Whys, How’s and When’s. I realised that dieting is not a sprint, but a marathon and by working together, we were able to change my eating habits and with her meals, I haven’t had any cravings for junk food since. If you are looking for a partner to change your diet, loose weight or to just eating healthier, then Yolinda will deliver results”
Wimpie
Client

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