Ashleigh Caradas
Dietitian
Overview
Ashleigh Caradas is a registered dietitian and wellness coach based in Sea Point, Cape Town, with over 20 years of experience in clinical dietetics, functional and integrative nutrition, and wellness coaching. She holds a Postgraduate Medical Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Cape Town, where she won the Nestle Award for top student and the Dreosti Research Prize, with her research published in an international journal. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiology from the University of the Witwatersrand, graduating with distinction. Ashleigh is highly skilled in hormonal, gut, and stress health management, nutrigenomics, DNA-based nutrition, and corporate wellness program design. She is also a certified yoga instructor (RYT 200) and has extensive experience providing both virtual and in-person consultations.
In addition to her clinical and coaching work, Ashleigh is a published health and wellness writer, having authored over 100 articles for South African magazines, newspapers, and blogs. She has also provided medico-legal nutrition consultations and expert opinions for legal purposes. Ashleigh excels in translating complex health concepts into accessible, engaging content for both individual clients and corporate audiences. Her technical expertise includes telehealth platforms, AI health platforms, DNA-based nutrition tools, and digital content creation. She is fluent in English and delivers personalized, evidence-based nutrition care that addresses the unique needs of each client.