Mariam has walked her own fertility journey with IVF and therefore can relate on not only a physical but a mental and emotional level as well. Mariam is a Registered Dietitian and Life Coach with a bachelor’s degree in Science and Dietetics from the University of the Western Cape. She currently works in Private Practice in Claremont, opposite Kingsbury Hospital and opposite Cape Fertility. Mariam is a Vitality Wellness Network Dietitian which means you can acquire vitality points with her service.
She works with many doctors and specialists in therapeutically managing and reversing Chronic Diseases of Lifestyle such as Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Insulin Resistance (including PCOS) Diabetes, High Cholesterol and Hypertension amongst others.
Mariam’s wealth of experience includes previously working at Tygerberg Academic Hospital and being their TPN (Total Parenteral Nutrition) coordinator and managing the Bariatric pre- and post operative surgery patients as well as their relevant support groups. Other specialties include critical care, GIT and surgical ICU, trauma, burns, pre- and post surgical management and works very closely with specialist surgeons and physicians, including pediatricians as she also worked at Red Cross Childrens Hospital.
Mariam has a special interest in disordered and emotional eating including behavior modification whilst addressing patterns and habits in order to assist with sustainable change. Mariam believes in addressing health holistically, meaning that both mental, emotional and physical well-being are all inter-connected and are equally as important. “There is no one size that fits all” says Mariam, and that is why she understands and addresses the person as a unique individual taking into account their culture, values, environment and socio-economic situation. She has a non-judgmental approach and strives to build people up, setting realistic and practical goals and inspires them to realize that anything is possible.
Special interests: Insulin resistance, PCOS, inflammatory disorders eg: Endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, auto-immune disorders, stubborn weight loss, irregular periods, disordered eating, behaviour modification for emotional eating tendencies, IBS and diseases of lifestyle.
Did you know you can book an appointment directly on our self-service booking system by contacting 076 984 9496.
Having walked her own IVF journey, Mariam understands the physical, mental, and emotional challenges of fertility treatment — and she’s here to support and guide you with genuine empathy and experience. Reach out today.
