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Retha Harmse is an esteemed registered dietician who exhibits a dedication that transcends conventional notions of health. She firmly promotes the concept that mental well-being is an indispensable facet of overall health, emphasising that true vitality cannot be achieved without addressing the intricacies of the mind. 

Her comprehensive approach encompasses the holistic integration of mental, spiritual and physical health. Within this approach, wellness surpasses mere physical fitness or the absence of illness, extending to cover a rich and abundant existence in all dimensions of an individual’s essence. Retha employs the modalities of Intuitive Eating and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy in her patient-centred practice and has attained certification as an Intuitive Eating Counsellor from the esteemed founder of the Intuitive Eating paradigm in the United States.  

She is experienced in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating patterns, and various mental health diagnoses, bringing a wealth of expertise to her profession. 

Retha extends her expertise as a consultant dietician, providing tailored wellness programmes, engaging presentations, recipe demonstrations, and other corporate services in response to the diverse needs of various companies. 

She contributes to the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) as an ADSA spokesperson for a range of diverse media platforms, including radio, television and print media, effectively passing on her knowledge and advocating for her profession. 

Maintaining a private practice situated in Johannesburg, Retha also heads group sessions at The Day Clinic, a prominent in-patient psychiatric day programme. Focusing on the intricate brain-gut axis and the restoration of joyous eating experiences, these sessions centre around the revitalisation of individuals’ relationships with nourishment.