Services We Provide
About Us
At the practice we strive for excellence. We are a non-diet and HAES (Health at Every Size) practice. Our approach to nutrition and counselling is different than the traditional approach of weight loss as health indicator. According to research only 5% of individuals who actively try to lose weight can keep it off long term (more than 5 years). This made us realize that more focus should be placed on improving overall health and well being, without focusing on weight loss as a predictor of health. We aim to individualize each session and provide information and goals suited to your needs and everyday life. Follow up appointments are crucial to achieve your personal goals.
OUR NUTRITIONAL MODEL
MISSION
Imagine all the Possibilities.
VISION
At Imagine Dietitians we believe that a whole new life can open up for you once you have been freed from diet culture, rules and rigidity, which is always followed by feelings of guilt and failure when you break a rule, and sources of external motivation. No-one knows you (and your body) better than you. Our role is to help you get back in tune with your body’s cues.
GOALS
- Free you from diet culture
- Guide you through the different types of hunger and how satiety can feel different on different days.
- Support you in finding your inner nutrition ally.
- Help you work through the nutrition noise and identify what are facts and fiction.
- Empower you to identify your body’s needs (for nutrition and movement) in a gentle and compassionate way.
- Provide you with a safe space to learn more about your body.
- Provide you with resources should you want to do more research between sessions.
Get to know the team…

Chantel Walker
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian, business owner, amateur baker, avid reader, keen traveller and foodie
Chantel started her dietetics career at the University of Stellenbosch in 2010. After graduating in 2013 she decided to choose a town far away from home to start her community service year at, and was placed at Sabie Hospital in Mpumalanga. She gained valuable knowledge in this year as she worked in the male and female general wards, clinics, paediatric and maternity wards. After her community service year she packed her bags and moved back to the Western Cape, where she started at an established private practice in Worcester. She eventually decided to start a private practice of her own – Imagine Dietitians and officially opened the doors in Stellenbosch, January 2016.
Chantel is passionate about assisting her clients with making sustainable lifestyle choices by following an individualized approach with each person that walks into her office. She is a firm believer of intuitive eating and practices these guidelines at each session. Her areas of interest include critical care (ICU), chronic diseases of the lifestyle (diabetes – type 1 and type 2, hypercholesterolaemia), disordered eating, emotional eaters and eating disorders, palliative care, women’s health (PCOS, hypothyroidism) and gastro-intestinal diseases, as well as peri-operative nutrition.
Qualifications / Courses:
- BSc Dietetics Honours (Stellenbosch)
- Infant Feeding Course, BFHI (Western Cape Department of Health)
- CDE – 5-Day Advanced Course in Diabetes Care (CDE, Johannesburg)
- Bariatric Accredited Dietitian (CEMMSSA)
- Optifast Accredited Dietitian (CDE & Nestlé)
- Eat Fit IBS Trained Dietitian (Eat Fit South Africa)
- Minding the Food Space (Julie Dean-Williams, Module 1 – 7, Eating Disorders)
- Eating Disorders for Registered Dietitians (Shawna Melbourne, 1-Year Course)
- Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor (Intuitive Eating Organization, Evelyn Tribole)
- Inclusive Eating Disorder Care (The Mindful Dietitian)
- Nutrition Counselling for Eating Disorders 3.0 (Marci Evans, In Progress)
- Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Course for Dietitians (Fiona Sutherland and Aaron Flores)
Chantel’s activities when she is not at the office:
Chantel loves to bake and decorate cakes for friends and family’s special occasions, like birthday parties, baby showers and kitchen teas. She will gladly entertain and cook for loved ones at home as often as she can. When she is not cooking regular, everyday meals, she is experimenting with new recipes and flavours – often leaving her friends and family having to be the guinea pigs. She loves to read and has a variety of books on her bookshelf at home: ranging from economic topics, autobiographies, short stories and classics. She enjoys the vineyards and mountains in her backyard and regularly explores new areas in the Western Cape with the love of her life. She loves to travel and is already planning her next trip, where she will be exploring the variety of food, traditional ingredients and recipes they have to offer.
She is registered with the HPCSA (DT0042412) and is a member of Golden Key, Allergy SA and ADSA.

Bianca Oosthuizen
Registered dietitian
Registered dietitian, coffee enthusiast, keen traveller, adventurer
Born and raised in Bloemfontein, Bianca completed her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics at the University of the Free State in 2022. In 2023, she began her community service year at 2 Military Hospital in Wynberg, where she gained extensive experience working with lifestyle diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol, as well as managing patients in medical and surgical wards.
After completing her community service, Bianca chose to remain in the Western Cape and joined Imagine Dietitians in March 2024. She has since completed her Honours in Psychology and is currently completing her Master’s degree in Dietetics.
Bianca believes that eating is more than physical nourishment—it’s deeply connected to our relationship with food and our bodies. She is committed to helping her clients build sustainable habits through practical, balanced lifestyle changes. Her areas of interest include eating disorders, disordered eating, lifestyle diseases, oncology, critical care nutrition, and gut health.
Qualifications / Courses:
- BSc Dietetics Honours (UFS): 2018 – 2022
- BA Honours in Psychology (UNISA): 2023 – 2024
- MSc Dietetics in Therapeutic nutrition: in progress
- Infant feeding course, BFHI (20 hour, Free State Department of Health)
Bianca’s activities when she’s not in the office:
When she’s not working, Bianca enjoys spending time outdoors—whether it’s visiting dog parks, taking her dogs to the beach, or going for a peaceful walk. She loves unwinding with a good book and cherishes the quality time spent with her husband. Bianca loves hosting dinner parties for friends and family. She is also fond of checking out new restaurants and cafes over weekends.
She is registered with the HPCSA (DT0063924) and is a member of Golden Key.

Megan Tait
Registered dietitian
Registered dietitian, functional fitness enthusiast, passionate foodie, singer-songwriter, and lifelong learner
Megan completed her BSc Dietetics (Hons) at North-West University and her community service at Brits District Hospital. Megan has experience in both public and private healthcare, including clinical work in the ICU, oncology, medical, and surgical wards. She is currently completing her Master’s degree in Therapeutic Nutrition at Stellenbosch University.
Megan works with a wide range of nutrition-related conditions, including oncology nutrition, gastrointestinal health (IBS and IBD), metabolic health, and post-operative recovery. She also supports individuals experiencing eating disorders and disordered eating, focusing on compassionate, patient-centred care and working closely with the broader healthcare team.
She believes that nutrition care should go beyond meal plans and focuses on helping people understand their bodies, improve their relationship with food, and develop sustainable habits that support long-term wellbeing.
Qualifications/courses:
- BSc Dietetics Honours (NWU) 2016 – 2021
- MSc Dietetics in Therapeutic nutrition: in progress
- Eat Fit IBS Trained Dietitian (Eat Fit South Africa)
Megan’s activities when she’s not in the office:
Megan enjoys functional fitness, exploring new food experiences, and spending time with her husband. She is also a signed singer and songwriter with Universal Music Group and loves balancing her passion for music with her work in healthcare.
She is registered with the HPCSA and is an active member of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA).
Our Blog
Quiche
I am always looking for a quick and easy recipe, using staples and leftovers in my kitchen. This recipe can be adjusted, depending on the leftovers or fresh ingredients available. I have given four filling ideas below, but feel free to experiment with other options as...
Strawberries & Cream Overnight Oats
Overnight oats is my favourite quick breakfast. Some weeks are just so busy that I know I wont have enough time to prepare breakfast. So I usually make bulk overnight oats on Sunday which lasts me until Wednesday. Sometime I get bored of plain cinnamon banana...
Strawberry Chia Seed Jam
Jam is a fan favourite in my home, especially strawberry jam. Its such a versatile spread and hits just the right spot to curb that sweet craving! I have it on toast, in yoghurt, on scones and my favourite use of jam is to lather it over a baked camembert, YUM! But I...
Chia Seed Breakfast Topper
Makes 1 cup Ingredients 4 tablespoons chia seeds¾ cup milk / coconut milk / full cream yoghurt1 tsp xylitol (optional) Method Mix together and place in fridge for an hourAfter an hour the chia seeds should have absorbed the liquid, leaving you with a delicious chia...
Blueberry Banana Flapjacks
This is one of my favourite healthy summer breakfasts. These flapjacks are so easy to make, you just throw everything into the blender and that’s it! Plus they are super nutritious and a great alternative to normal flapjacks. Not only do these make a great breakfast...
Mediterranean chicken with yoghurt drizzle
Delicious Mediterranean chicken with chopped salad and a minty yoghurt dressing
More Info
We would be delighted to discuss our services and capabilities in more detail with you. We can be reached by completing the form on this page or via email at: info@imaginediet.co.za
Address: Suite 110, Rooms of Dr Abrie Vermeulen, 1 Elsie du Toit Drive, Stellenbosch Mediclinic, Stellenbosch, 7600, South Africa
Phone: 082 563 7669
Business Hours: 8 am to 5 pm, Monday – Friday















