About
Qualifications:
B.Dietetics, University of Pretoria (2008)
Antoinette van Huyssteen is a Registered Dietitian with extensive experience in various healthcare settings. She discovered her passion for food and health during her BSC studies. It led her to pursue a career in dietetics. After completing her degree in 2008, she gained practical experience at Chris Hani Baragwanath and Weskoppies Psychiatric Hospital. Then she followed by doin community service at Tembisa Hospital. Antoinette has built a successful practice in Cape Town since 2010. She has contributed significantly to multiple rehabilitation centres, including her role at Palm Tree Clinic since 2014.
Services Offered
- Individual Nutritional Sessions: Tailored advice and guidance to help patients achieve specific nutrition goals, taking into account individual dietary requirements and preferences.
- Group Nutritional Sessions: General healthy eating education and support in a group setting, providing a platform for shared learning and motivation.
- Dietary Education: Practical nutrition education using visual aids and real-life examples to promote understanding and make healthy eating accessible.
- Nutritional Support for Mental Health and Rehabilitation: Providing dietetic support to individuals in rehabilitation settings, helping them to meet their nutritional needs as part of their recovery.
- Dietary Adaptations for Special Needs: Customising nutrition plans for patients with unique dietary requirements due to illness, medical conditions, or lifestyle choices.
Additional Information
Role in Your Care
Antoinette plays an important role in supporting patients at Palm Tree Clinic by helping them make sustainable, healthy dietary changes. She uses her extensive knowledge of dietetics to address patients’ specific nutritional needs, whether in individual sessions or group settings.
Approach to Treatment
With a passion for both dietetics and patient education, Antoinette uses a creative and hands-on approach to nutrition. She aims to educate patients in a way that is practical and engaging. She uses pictures and real-life examples to help them apply healthy eating habits in their daily lives.
Experience & Expertise
Antoinette’s diverse career includes experience across various healthcare environments, from psychiatric hospitals to rehabilitation units, allowing her to adapt easily and provide the best possible service. Her ability to work with both adolescents and adults, combined with her passion for learning, makes her an asset to the Palm Tree Clinic team.
