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Hi, I am Jo-Ann!
I earned my qualification as a Registered Dietitian from the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa in 2006.
I'm also an avid adventurer and world traveler.
After spending a decade gaining experience in the UK, I established my own practice in Durbanville,
a suburb of Cape Town, in 2017.
Currently, I'm exploring California, gaining insights
into the fascinating eating habits of this culturally
rich area. As a mother of two young children and a passionate sports enthusiast, I regularly cycle,
run, and dabble in triathlons.
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My primary interest lies in studying human behaviour related to food. ​ With my global knowledge, I bring wealth of expertise to support you. I value each
client, listen to your needs, and aim to understand your challenges to provide tailored solutions.
Your goals are top priority. I am here to help you
eat well, stay hydrated, and live a vibrant,
healthy life.
Virtual Practice
And why can it be a perfect fit for you?
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Interactive: My clients can show their work, we can screen share, make live updates to their plan and communicate electronically in real time
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Convenience: My clients can see me from the comfort of their own homes, which saves them time and travel expenses
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Flexibility: My evening hours (4pm to 8pm) make it easier for my clients to schedule appointments around their busy work schedules.
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Comfort: My clients can relax in their own space, which can help them feel more comfortable discussing their health concerns.
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Privacy: My clients can speak to me in a private and confidential setting.
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Efficiency: Virtual appointments can be just as effective as in-person appointments, and they are more time efficient as there are no waiting, delays or commuting hours to be wasted.
What is a dietitian?
A dietitian is a qualified healthcare professional who specializes in food and nutrition. They assess individual dietary needs, provide evidence-based nutrition advice, and create personalized meal plans to support health, manage medical conditions, and improve overall well-being. Dietitians are medically trained with a University degree. They need to be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA ), and the Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF) to be able to manage a healthcare practice. They are bound to a code of ethics to provide up to date, medically and scientifically proven sound advice. Dietitians have medically supported clinical skills and scientific knowledge which are your guarantees of complete professionalism and expertise.
Jo-Ann's HPCSA number is DT 0025887 and her Practice number is 0207748
What does my clients say:
T Sampson
In early 2023, I had been struggling with my weight for over 8 years, had recently been diagnosed with histamine intolerance, and comfort ate. This left me feeling lost on how to move forward. It is thanks to the expertise of Jo-Ann Roets that I can proudly say that in the last year I have broken the 100kg milestone, a feat which I did not think possible a year ago. She has been caring in her approach and is always willing to learn more about my condition. She continually finds ways to improve my healthy eating habits, teach me more about histamine, and her guidance has improved my relationship with food. I would highly recommend her services to anyone wanting to make a positive change to their lifestyle. It will just take courage to make the first appointment and Jo-Ann will help you the rest of the way
M Stain
October 2023 I decided after dieting for 30 years without success, to see a specialist that understands good nutrition.
Best idea I ever made. I lost 17kg and still going, I am healthier and happier than what I’ve been in years. I’m feeling fantastic thanks to Jo-Ann
J Cooper
Toe ek by Jo-Ann Roets aan kom was my gewig 131 kg's. My suiker lesing was 14.7 en bloeddruk was hoog. Nadat sy my geleer het hoe om reg te eet weeg ek nou 13 kg's minder. Voel gesonder en suiker lesing het gedaal en bloeddruk ook laer. My dokter was baie tevrede met my laaste ondersoek. Sien uit na die volgende kg's verlies.
B Groenewald
"What started out as a very daunting task to loose weight,has become much easier for me with the professional help from Jo-Ann...always motivating and ready to help..I definitely recommend her "
T Claassen
Jo-Ann is very professional and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to losing weight in a controlled and healthy manner. Her expertise in balancing nutritional intake coupled with portion control has resulted in a weight loss of 1kg per week over the last 12 weeks. My health and activity levels have improved and food cravings are 100% under control. Thank you Jo-Ann!
M de Lange
I am 57 years old and weighted 125 kg in April 2023. I knew that I had to do something about my general health and specially my weight. So I joined a CrossFit Box and went in search of a Dietitian with whom I felt comfortable. I met Jo-Ann and was immediately impressed with her knowledge, the way in which she approached me and taught me how food works. I have since lost 20kgs and am looking forward to lose another 10kgs by December 2024.
Thank you Jo-Ann for giving me the necessary hope and inspiration to continue this sometimes lonely journey!
