Linley Groenewald

Dietitian | Food specialist

Healthcare

Welkom, Lejweleputswa District Municipality

Services offered

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.

Nutritionist

Dietitian

Food specialist

Approximate rate: ZARR 180 per hour

Experience

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)

Education

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]