Bio: I’m Sonja Strauss, a registered dietitian and proud member of the Table Talk Dietitians team. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from the University of Pretoria and am registered with both the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and member of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA). I also hold an Honours degree in Education and enjoy integrating my background in teaching with dietetics to equip clients with practical, evidence-based knowledge.

I currently balance my roles as a wife, mother, teacher, and locum dietitian, working across clinical and outpatient settings and includes managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.

My scope of practice includes but not limited to:
– Weight loss and management (as well as pre-surgery weight loss)
– Cardiovascular diseases
– Cholestrol management
– Liver diseases
– Renal diseases
– Gut-related conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea
– Infant and young child feeding
– Allergies
– Anemia
– Oncology
– Body composition analysis
– Corporate wellness
– Menu planning including but not limited to commercial menu’s, crèche’s and old age homes
– Nutritional assessments for medical aids

As a mother, I understand the challenges of everyday family life and the value of simple, nourishing meals in a busy timeschedule. I’m passionate about helping individuals and families—across all life stages—achieve their nutritional goals in a realistic and sustainable way. One-pot meals are definitely my specialty!

Outside of work, I enjoy exploring new coffee spots with my husband, going for runs, reading, and spending quality time with our two daughters.