Ms Ingrid Schloss – Dietitian – Oranjezicht is a Registered Clinical Dietitian with over 30 years of expertise, 20 of which she has spent in private practice. After earning her BSc (Med) (Hons) from the University of Cape Town in 1993, she acquired an undergraduate science degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry and a postgraduate Medical Honours degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Consequently, her training blends foundational biomedical science with advanced nutritional therapy.
Early in her career, Ms Schloss honed her clinical skills in the United Kingdom, working in multiple hospital settings where she delivered acute and chronic care nutrition. Therefore, she gained valuable insights into multidisciplinary teamwork and evidence-based protocols that now inform her private practice in Cape Town. Moreover, as practice head, she oversees individualized treatment planning and mentors junior dietitians, ensuring consistent quality across all services .
Her practice philosophy emphasizes compassionate collaboration and transparent communication. Thus, she involves clients in every decision—from assessing dietary history to designing actionable meal plans. As a result, individuals feel both empowered and supported throughout their nutritional journey.
Services
Drawing directly from her core competencies, Ms Schloss offers a spectrum of evidence-based nutritional interventions, each tailored to patient needs:
Eating Disorder Nutrition Therapy
She collaborates with mental-health professionals to develop structured meal plans that address the metabolic and psychological dimensions of anorexia, bulimia, and binge-eating. Consequently, clients rebuild healthy eating patterns while restoring balanced macronutrient and micronutrient intake.Gastrointestinal Disease Management
For conditions such as IBS, IBD, and coeliac disease, she prescribes targeted diets—such as low-FODMAP, elimination, or elemental protocols—to reduce inflammation and promote mucosal healing. Therefore, patients experience symptom relief and improved nutritional status.Metabolic Syndrome & Weight Management
Through individual consultations, she assesses risk factors—like dyslipidaemia and insulin resistance—and crafts personalized strategies incorporating portion control, glycaemic load monitoring, and behavioural modification. As a result, clients achieve sustainable weight loss and reduced cardiometabolic risk.Clinical Nutrigenomics Guidance
By interpreting genetic polymorphisms related to lipid metabolism and nutrient processing, she recommends bespoke dietary adjustments. Consequently, individuals receive precision nutrition plans that align with their genomic profile.Sports Nutrition
She designs periodized meal plans and supplement protocols for athletes, emphasizing strength, endurance, and recovery. Thus, clients optimize performance while safeguarding muscle mass and hydration.Prenatal & Paediatric Nutrition
In collaboration with obstetricians and paediatric teams, she ensures maternal–fetal nutrient adequacy and supports childhood growth milestones. Therefore, both mothers and children benefit from evidence-based feeding strategies.Corporate Wellness Programmes
She leads workshop series on healthy eating, stress-eating mitigation, and workplace wellness challenges, fostering organisational health culture and reducing absenteeism.
Additional Information
Ms Schloss maintains active registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and contributes regularly to community seminars on nutritional risk and mental health . Additionally, her website, ClinicalDietitian.co.za, provides clients with meal-planning tools, educational articles, and interactive webinars, extending her reach beyond face-to-face consultations.
Her commitment to continuous professional development includes participation in international conferences and courses on micronutrient biochemistry, gut-brain axis, and telehealth nutrition delivery. Consequently, her practice remains at the forefront of dietary science and tele-nourishment models.
Finally, Ms Schloss emphasizes measurable outcomes by tracking anthropometric and biochemical markers, such as body-composition metrics and serum nutrient levels. Therefore, clients receive clear feedback on progress and can adjust goals dynamically. Schedule a consultation today to experience personalized, science-driven dietetic care under Ingrid Schloss’s expert guidance.
