Consultations

Before and during the first consultation an extensive history of the person is taken.The client will complete questionnaires such as a diet history, food frequency questionnaire, medication and supplement use, lab tests and medical history.

A holistic approach is followed as all the above factors are taken into consideration before dietary advice is given. Depending on the condition and need of the client, some or all of the following will be provided:

• Individualised dietary guidelines
• List of foods to be restricted and foods to use liberally
• Recipes appropriate to the person’s needs, condition & availability of equipment, etc.
• Supplement list
• Inbody analysis: body fat and muscle analysis
• Resources such as scientific articles, list of reliable and good quality suppliers and products, etc.
• Vitality Nutrition assessments for Discovery members

Sonja specialises in the following conditions:

• Underactive Thyroid conditions such as Hashimoto’s
• Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis & gout
• Celiac disease & gluten intolerance
• Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• Gastro-intestinal disorders such as IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), constipation, vomiting, diarrhoea, nausea heartburn, etc.
• Auto-immune conditions like Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease etc.
• Candida yeast infections
• Adrenal exhaustion
• General improvement in health like improving energy levels, making healthy food choices, etc.
• Weight loss/gain

Payment

Medical aid tariffs apply. The invoice must be settled in cash on the day of consultation. Payments can be claimed back from the Medical aid.