Nutrition for Women

Specialist Dietitian in Women’s Health

We provide expert, evidence-based nutrition advice and support, New Zealand-wide

From pre-conception and pregnancy, to menopause and beyond, we specialise in nutrition for women in every stage of life.

We see a range of women’s health issues such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis and gestational diabetes (GDM).

All our appointments are online via telehealth, so we can talk from the comfort of your home!

Let us help you to improve your health, manage your symptoms and meet your nutrition goals.

Meet your Dietitian

Joanna Paggi

BSc Nutrition, PGDip Dietetics

Hi! My name is Jo and I am both a New Zealand Registered Dietitian (NZRD) and an Australian Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD).

I have over a decade of nutrition experience in Aotearoa NZ and Australia and have worked in many areas of Dietetic practice such as cancer care, diabetes and gastroenterology (gut nutrition).

Several years ago I found a passion for working in women’s health nutrition and have chosen to specialise in this area.

I previously worked as an Advanced Women’s Health Dietitian at Christchurch Women’s Hospital and also work at a private gastroenterology and surgical clinic in Ōtautahi Christchurch.

What we offer

  • Dietitian online consultation

    1:1 video consultations

    Appointments are 100% online giving you greater flexibility. We see women NZ-wide

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    Information you can trust

    Jo is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian (NZRD) and advice is based on scientific evidence

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    Tailored advice

    Jo conducts a thorough assessment to understand your needs and offers individualised advice. We will look at your medical history, medications, diet history and more

  • Realistic and achievable goals

    Eating should not have to be difficult! Jo works with you to set goals that you can sustain

We specialise in nutrition for:

Pre and post natal

  • After gestational diabetes (GDM)

  • Breastfeeding nutrition

  • Fertility and IVF nutrition

  • Previous bariatric surgery planning pregnancy

  • Returning pre-pregnancy weight

  • Supplements

Pregnancy

  • Food safety

  • Diabetes in Pregnancy and Gestational diabetes (GDM)

  • Nausea and vomiting / hyperemesis gravidarum “HG”

  • Previous bariatric surgery

  • Twin / triplet pregnancies

  • Vegetarian and vegan diets

  • Weight management

Women’s Health

  • Eating disorders

  • Endometriosis

  • Diabetes and heart health

  • Gut issues such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Peri-menopause and menopause

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

If you’re not sure if we can help with your specific situation, please get in contact.