Christine is a registered private practising dietitian in Johannesburg. She completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology at the University of the Witwatersrand and her Bachelor of Science Medical (Honours) degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Cape Town. Christine is passionate about working with people to achieve their health goals through better nutrition. She believes nutrition plays an increasingly crucial role in addressing the health challenges associated with poor diet and low levels of exercise in modern society. Building on her experience working in hospitals in the UK, she runs a private practice in Sunninghill and has a subsidiary practice operating from the Vodacom head office in Midrand. Christine's key areas of interest include the nutritional management of lifestyle diseases, weight management and the field of sports nutrition. Christine is also involved in wellness programmes, writes a monthly sports nutrition column for the Modern Athlete magazine and has appeared on TV several times offering dietary-related advice. Christine has worked on the Private Practice portfolio for ADSA Gauteng South and is registered with the HPCSA and the American Dietetic Association.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Dietetics (UP)

Title: Registered Dietitian HPCSA-accredited RD (S.A)

Interests: Weight-loss, Allergies and Intolerances, Insulin Resistance, Metabolic Syndrome, Childhood and Adolescent Nutrition, Sports Nutrition, Genetic Testing, PCOS, IBS, IBD, Hormonal Imbalances, Maternal Nutrition and Lactation

Additional Information: Martene is a dynamic dietitian who has a passion for health and well-being. She is currently completing a Master of Medical Science through UCT. Martene keeps up-to-date with the latest nutritional research by completing various courses on a monthly basis.