Integrative Dietitian Nutritionist.
Hi, I’m Sylvia Goedeke, PhD and Dietitian in Auckland (formerly Sylvia North)
I am a dietitian based in North Shore, Auckland. I am registered with the Dietitian’s Board of New Zealand. I also have a PhD specialising in insulin resistance, gestational diabetes, and pregnancy nutrition.
I work with clients one-on-one to develop an individualised approach to their nutrition and wellness goals. I provide personalised expert advice to support metabolic health optimisation and weight loss, women’s health, fertility and pregnancy, and to overcome challenges such as hormonal issues, inflammatory problems, and digestive problems.
Why work with an registered dietitian nutritionist?
Do you feel like you have tried everything?
Or you know how to eat healthily but are fed up with the endless dieting cycle.
Do you feel that there is something not quite right with your hormones and energy, but all the usual tests keep saying that you’re normal?
Have you been told that mood disturbances, weight fluctuations, irritable bowel symptoms, and painful periods are something that you need to learn to manage and that symptoms might just be “part of your make-up”?
I get it, and like you, I am not satisfied with living with sub-optimal health. Part of my nutrition philosophy is about listening to your symptoms to understand what might be the underlying imbalances or disturbances that are causing them.
I get that not every body is built the same. I get that you have your own challenges, history, and personal goals.
I get that not everyone thrives following the same diet plan. Working with me means that we aim to capture the whole picture and formulate a holistic plan that is just for you.
Work with a registered dietitian nutritionist.
My nutrition and lifestyle approach.
I practice nutrition from a standpoint that there is certainly not one approach that fits all.
I know that good nutrition is so much more than just a calorie equation, and you’re probably
here because you’re fed up with that idea too.
I firmly believe that your symptoms tell a story; they are your body’s way of communicating areas that are out of balance, including nutrition inadequacies as well as our lifestyles. I also know that it’s not just about the food. It’s about making it work with your family and job and still getting the chance to let your hair down on a Friday night. Working one-one-one with me, each protocol is designed individually to suit your lifestyle and needs. Using real-life strategies, we’ll aim to bring together all elements for meaningful results that actually stick.
The process
1
Get in touch.
Fill out the contact form to arrange your first consultation time.
2
Complete a
pre-consultation form.
Gather relevant health and/or medical information so that I can provide the most appropriate recommendations
(e.g. blood test results).
3
Team up with Sylvia.
In your first consultation, we’ll develop a nutrition and lifestyle plan to help to reach your goals.
4
Fine-tuning and graduation.
Further follow-up appointments as needed to ensure we develop an approach that’s right for you.
1
Get in touch.
Fill out the contact form or use my online booking system to arrange your first consultation. Appointments may be arranged either in person in Auckland or online.
2
Complete a
pre-consultation form.
Gather relevant health and/or medical information so that I can provide the most appropriate recommendations
(e.g. blood test results).
3
Team up with Sylvia.
In your first consultation, we’ll develop a nutrition and lifestyle plan to help to reach your goals.
4
Fine-tuning and graduation.
Further follow-up appointments as needed to ensure we develop an approach that’s right for you.
Areas of expertise.
Dr Sylvia is an integrative dietitian nutritionist specialising in:
- Optimising metabolic health for weight loss or miantainance
- Digestive complaints, gut health, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Fertility and pre-conception
- Pregnancy and postpartum care
- Gestational diabetes and optimising blood sugar control
- Period problems, PCOS, endometriosis
- Hormonal acne and PMS/PMT
- Lipoedema
- Autoimmune disease and chronic inflammatory conditions
- Carbohydrate-reduction, therapeutic ketogenic diet
Read more about the areas that I can help you with.
Online nutrition consultation options.
Working online means that appointment times are workable around usual hours, including evenings and Saturday appointments.
Are you ready to get started?
Testimonials
What I believe
It’s about more than just the food
Your symptoms tell a story
The body in all its wisdom has ways of communicating to us when our lifestyles are out of balance with our true needs and desires. I believe that your symptoms have a lot to say about what is out of balance and where your energy needs to be focused.
I don’t want or expect you to rely on me long-term
Ultimately my aim is to provide you with the tools and resources to get your health back on track and keep it that way long-term. Life is full of all sorts of road bumps, so it’s expected that things might go sideways at times. I aim to set you up with knowledge and skills to keep your health progressing beyond the time working together.
A strong mind and body must be fuelled by real food
The foundation of all healthy ways of eating always comes down to choosing minimally processed whole food. That means cutting down on sugar, refined carbs, processed industrial oils, and cheap additives. Eat nutrient-dense real food to fuel your body for optimal health.
Self-love and losing weight are not mutually exclusive
I believe you can love your body and be body-positive while feeling empowered on your own health journey. Of course, being able to love and accept yourself for who you are is absolutely important. However, self-love is not the opposite of healthy, sustainable weight loss. Your health journey isn’t about trying to change who you are – it’s about letting you to feel empowered and in control of your decisions to embrace your natural and vibrant self.