She graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) with a BScDietetics in 2007 and postgraduate dietetic diploma in 2008 and has since worked as a dietitian for 6 years. She started out her career within the public hospital sector and continued to work within this sector for five years, gaining valuable experience within paediatrics, surgical and intensive care as well as training UKZN 4th year students. In 2014, she started her own private practice and currently forms an integral part of a multidisciplinary team within a medical centre, she also consults to hospitals, schools and companies.