Carly’s Maternity Leave Notice
We’re so excited for our registered dietitian, Carly Seager as she prepares to welcome her beautiful baby boy into the world; such a special chapter, and one the whole team is celebrating right alongside her! We couldn’t be happier for her as she steps into this new season of motherhood, and we wish her nothing but the most magical moments with her little one.
Carly plans to begin her leave from 9th March until early August (unless baby decides to make an earlier debut, in which case we’ll keep everyone informed)!
While she’s away, you can feel completely reassured knowing you’ll be in exceptionally capable hands. Carly will be handing over DNA feedback sessions to 3 trusted and highly experienced dietitians from her practice, all of whom are extensively trained in nutrigenomics and have worked with DNA testing for years, so you’ll continue receiving the same high level of care, insight and personalised guidance.
Because DNA test samples take approximately 4 weeks to process and reach Carly, any patients who place DNA orders from 9th February onward will automatically be scheduled with one of these dietitians (online or in person). After you’ve ordered your DNA test, our team will contact you to confirm which dietitian you’ll be seeing and to arrange your consultation date and time. Each of them is fully trained in both DNA interpretation and InBody assessments, so your journey remains seamless and personalised!
Please also note: plenti x VitaNeu Testing will only commence once Carly returns in August. Clients who would prefer to consult with Carly personally are absolutely welcome to do so… You’ll simply need to wait until she’s back from maternity leave.
From all of us, we’re sending Carly the warmest wishes for this precious time! We cannot wait to welcome her back… And in the meantime, we’re so grateful she’s left our community in such skilled and caring hands!
Meet the Dietitians Supporting You During Carly’s Leave!
Elise Barron: Elise graduated as a dietitian from University of Pretoria and holds a Master’s degree in Nutrition from Stellenbosch University. She works in private practice with special interests in gastroenterology and paediatric nutrition, consults to corporates, and is a Discovery Vitality accredited dietitian. A mom of 3, she co-authored Feeding Your Baby, a guide to infant and young child nutrition, and also contributed to a clinical guide on osteoporosis management.
Danielle Hambloch: Danielle graduated from the University of Pretoria and completed her Master’s in Nutrition at the University of the Free State, with research focused on eating disorders. She completed community service at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital and has extensive clinical experience. Danielle also specialises in weight management, diabetes and sports nutrition (inspired by her own background as a professional swimmer), and has a strong interest in nutrigenomics. She is accredited with Discovery Vitality and is a member of HPCSA, BHF and ADSA. Her passion for dietetics stems from her fascination with how food shapes both body and mind!
Leigh-Ann Silber: Leigh-Ann holds a Bachelor of Dietetics from the University of Pretoria and also completed an undergraduate degree in psychology. She has further qualifications in Training and Skills Development, Food Science and Technology, functional nutrition, nutritional genetics, translational genetics and culinary nutrition. She’s deeply passionate about translating science-based health information into practical, real-life strategies. Her special interests include children’s health, behavioural disorders, family nutrition environments and complex nutritional cases. She is also a Discovery Vitality accredited dietitian and actively involved in several professional nutrition organisations.