Linley Groenewald

I am a Registered Dietitian with a keen interest in Women's Health s as well as research in the Food Technology and product development realm.

After 4 years of dedication I have completed my undergraduate degree in Dietetics at the North-West University, Potchefstroom in which I have received Golden Key status as part of academic excellence.

I am currently completing my Community Service year in which I run the Dietetics Department of both Nala District Hospital (Bothaville, Freestate) and Mohau District Hospital (Hoopstad, Freestate) as well as their surrounding clinics (4 clinics in total). I have also attended to patients in Welkom, Virginia, Bultfontein, Odendaalsrus and arranged training weeks all over the Lejweleputswa District, equipping me with detailed system knowledge.

I follow a patient-first approach and believe that empowerment comes from valuing my patient's own experiences of their environment and that there are multiple determinants of health. I place emphasis on self-efficacy and I work in partnership with my patients to overcome powerful barriers and create a positive change.

I am thrilled to showcase my skills and I continue to embrace new opportunities to unlock my true potential as a Dietitian.

2022- completed internship in Potchefstroom hospital, Klerksdorp Hospital and Tshepong hospital

2023- completed community service serving majority of the Lejweleputswa Distric (Consists of hospitals, clinics, okd age homes, dissability centres, schools, kitchens, stock administration and purchases and general management)

2019 - 2022

Completed Bsc. Dietetics degree at the North West University Potchefstroom. Obtained Golden Key award in 2022 for academic excellence in the Faculty of Health Sciences. 
 

2023 courses include

• Intestinal Failure and Home TPN
• Nutrition during first 1000 days of life
• Futurelife course on updated nutritional supplementation use and disease management
• Dietitian ethical course and legislations hosted by HPCSA
• Understading gastro-intestinal anatomy, updated surgical procedures, hospital nutrition and home diets
• Optimizing micro-nutrients in paediatrics
• Communication to support behavioural change
• Currently completing a course in women's health [Nutrition during pregnancy, lactation, PCOS, Endometriosis, weight management based on contraception use, Reproductive cancers, metabolic approach to the female menstrual cycle, Menopause, Food addiction, Fitness and Fuelling, Gut Microbiome]