Clinical Services
As a Licensed Clinical Dietician, I'm passionate about helping you to:
- Eliminate overwhelm
- Manage the symptoms associated with your chronic conditions
- Reduce the risk of complications
This is achieved by:
- Setting up your nutrition goals that are specific, measurable, and time-bound
- Providing accountability so you remain committed to your health and nutrition goals
Telehealth Services
Our telehealth system enables you to consult your dietitian telephonically via video call.
What can I expect?
- An Online Video Session for 40 minutes
- Clarification on areas from your nutrition assessment questionnaire
- Discussion of recommendations based on your food frequency and nutrition assessment forms
- Agreement on timelines for follow-up sessions to discuss progress and adjust your plan
- Diet sheet provided via this platform within 24 hours
Telehealth Session
R500
Optifast Weight Loss Programme
A medically-supervised weight loss program that closely monitors and assesses progress towards better health. It is based on a very low calorie diet (VLCD).
The programme provides approximately 800 kcal (or 3400kJ) of energy per day, which is less than half the energy content of conventional weight loss diets.
Despite its low calorie content, the diet contains sufficient protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals to help you lose weight safely and effectively.
The CDE OPTIFAST® Programme consists of three phases:
1. The Intensive Phase
This initial phase lasts for 8 weeks and involves consuming three scientifically formulated shakes daily, along with vegetables and salad. You'll have follow-up consultations at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks for support and education.
2. The Food Reintroduction Phase
During this 4-week period, you'll gradually reintroduce regular foods while learning how to maintain your weight loss. The program has shown an average weight loss of 1-2.5 kg per week, up to a total of 22% of baseline weight.
3. Weight Maintenance
At the 8-week consultation, your dietitian will provide you with strategies for long-term weight maintenance. This may include continuing with one shake per day or using shakes intermittently.
Ready to transform your health through sustainable weight loss? Schedule a free 15-minute call to see how we can help you achieve your goals.
Medico-legal Services
We assist law firms and Government Departments dealing with personal injury or medical negligence cases. Our services include:
- Clinical assessment of the patient
- Determining the dietary needs of the patient
- Determining route of feeding
- Estimating the cost thereof
- Compiling an in-depth medicolegal report in preparation for quantum
To date, Phumelele Mthembu & Associates Consulting Dieticians has produced more than 100 medicolegal reports. Our goal is to determine a solution that will be in the best interest of the patient while maintaining the utmost professionalism in dealing with all stakeholders involved.
Your report can be completed within 14 days post the initial assessment of the patient if you provide us with the Paediatrician, Speech Therapist, and Occupational Therapist reports before the time of assessment.