Nutrition Consultants

General information

Company overview
MaryRose Spence, BHSc Registered Dietitian, established Nutrition Consultants over 20 years ago. It’s a busy private practice that provides advice on a wide range of nutritional issues, however they specialize in weight control, pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes and raised cholesterol levels. Over the years Nutrition Consultants have guided thousands of clients to successful weight loss. Their use of the latest technology allows a better understanding of your body makeup, and consequently advice is tailormade to each individual.
Nutritional advice is available as one on one consultations, in small groups and there is also an online weight loss programme available through our website, www.nutritionconsultants.co.nz.
Brigid Chunn, BSc, Registered Nutritionist, has worked at Nutrition Consultants for over five years. She specialises in weight loss and type 2 diabetes.
The Nutrition Consultants work closely with GP’s and the wider medical profession. Some medical insurance policies will cover the services of a dietitian.

Biography of MaryRose BHSc, NZ Registered Dietitian
MaryRose graduated from Otago University and completed her post graduate year at Wellington hospital to become a registered dietitian. She then spent 10 years working as a dietitian in Australia, Saudi Arabia and England. MaryRose enjoyed a 3 month course at the Cordon Bleu School in London. Consequently she is able to be creative with her nutrition suggestions, so food is not only good for you, but it also tastes delicious.
MaryRose is a regular presenter at medical conferences and often consulted for her expert opinion by television and written media. She is the author of Size Does Matter – how to eat, drink and lose weight… forever.
MaryRose is married and has 2 teenage children.

Biography of Brigid Chunn BSc, post grad DipSc (Human Nutrition), Registered Nutritionist
Brigid gained her science degree from Canterbury University. She used this qualification to teach in England. Brigid has gained experience working with a number of dietitians in Auckland and has been involved in teaching, research projects and one on one consultations. She is a regular contributor to the Healthy Food Guide magazine.
Brigid is specialized in the area of weight loss. She has an upbeat and positive manner that lends itself well to offering advice, support and encouragement. She is well qualified to offer helpful suggestions on juggling work and family life, as she has 4 children herself!