Suzanne Aitken

Suzanne is a registered dietitian with over 15 years experience.  She comes from a background in primary care, having spent much of her time as a community dietitian supporting people with their long-term conditions.  She has extensive experience working with GP teams, allied health professionals, and iwi providers to ensure a team-based approach to the patient journey through the health system.  She has completed her master’s degree in pre-diabetes, as well as the Sports Dietitian course in Australia in 2019.

Suzanne can help you with:

• Weight concerns – using traditional and holistic approaches

• Healthy eating advice – for the whole whanau – adults & children

• Diabetes – pre-diabetes, type 2 DM & gestational DM

• Heart health including high blood pressure, high cholesterol

• Lifestyle nutrition - vegetarianism, veganism, paleo

• Gut health – Coeliac disease, diverticulitis, irritable bowel syndrome,

• Food Intolerances – adults

• Fussy eating - children

• Women's health and nutrition - PCOS, pregnancy, lactation, perimenopause and menopause

• Oncology - nutrition support for those with or recovering from cancer.

• Nutrition for older adults - including osteoporosis.

• Sports nutrition - elite athletes, weekend warriors, recreational sport

• Neurological conditions eg Parkinson's, epilepsy etc

Suzanne will work with you to assess your nutritional requirements and incorporate a wellbeing approach that recognises your personal goals, specific requirements, and lifestyle patterns.  Together we will ensure this translates into a plan that is achievable, practical, and specific to your needs.  I look forward to working with you.   

Suzanne is available for online/ telehealth appointments on Fridays.