Danielle Hamburg

I am a recently graduated dietitian with hands-on experience gained through my internship at various hospitals throughout Cape Town. Passionate about applying nutritional science to enhance health outcomes and promote wellness. Eager to leverage my academic knowledge and practical experiences to make a positive impact in patient care and clinical nutrition. Actively seeking opportunities to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the field of dietetics.

I am a committed and forward-thinking dietitian with experience in clinical, community, and foodservice nutrition. As the sole Community Service Dietitian at Thusanong District Hospital, I manage the dietetics department independently, providing inpatient and outpatient care, developing therapeutic menus, and contributing to data-driven quality improvement. My previous experience includes conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized care plans, and delivering health education during my internship at the University of the Western Cape, as well as designing performance-focused nutrition programs for athletes with Sports Skills 4 Life Skills. I bring strong leadership, adaptability, and a genuine passion for advancing equitable and evidence-based nutrition care.

I hold a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Dietetics from the University of the Western Cape (2020–2024), where I studied Therapeutic Nutrition, Community Nutrition, Foodservice Management, Behavioural Science, Statistics, and Ethics and Practice Management. My education provided me with a solid foundation in clinical reasoning, public health, and nutrition science, which I apply in my work to improve health outcomes and strengthen nutrition services at both individual and community levels.