Louise Ferreira Dietetics
Diabetes Specialist Dietician
There is often a disconnect when it comes to living a healthy lifestyle; we know what’s good for our bodies, but we don’t always act accordingly. Louise aims to mend the gap between knowing and doing, by catering to each individual's unique circumstances. Whether it is weight loss, managing a health condition like Diabetes, or developing a healthy relationship with food, Louise offers a variety of services and packages designed to meet your needs.
About Louise Ferreira
Professional Background
Louise holds a BSc degree in Dietetics and an MSc degree in the management of Diabetes, where she gained a comprehensive understanding of human nutrition and the management of both Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes.
With 12 years of experience in the field, she has had the privilege of working with diverse populations and in a number of different settings. After 4 years in the South African public sector, she ventured into Private Practice and founded the company, Thrive Nutrition and Fitness. This company allowed her to combine her experience in nutrition with her passion and 14+ years experience in the fitness industry. Thrive began with in-person group weight loss programs and saw most participants losing around 10% of their body weight – an amount clinically significant for the prevention of lifestyle conditions. During the pandemic, Thrive moved online and currently runs 6 and 12 week individual weight loss programs.
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Louise spent 3 years working in the UK and returned to South Africa in 2024 after her role in the Cambridge University Hospital Trust as an Advanced Paediatric Diabetes Specialist Dietitian.
