TANIA DON - SPORTS DIETITIAN

Kia ora! I’m Tania, a Sports Dietitian at The Performance Pantry and a keen runner!

Sports Dietitian nutritionist New Zealand — On the trails at Tarawera!

I have over 15 years clinical nutrition experience and my own experience as an endurance runner, training and competing in marathon and ultramarathon distance. I believe good nutrition it is important to help achieve training and performance goals and still have enough in the tank to balance health and well-being. I love providing advice to fellow endurance folk so they can hit the trails or the road confidently!

My Qualifications:

NZ Registered Dietitian
Accredited Sports Dietitian - SDA
ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist
Post Graduate Diploma Dietetics
BSc Human Nutrition
Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics

My passion is helping active people find that sweet spot of optimal health and performance in a calm and individualised way. There is so much noise in the nutrition space which can be overwhelming trying to figure out what is healthy and helpful - I can help you navigate this! Whether you are an everyday exerciser looking for a solid nutrition foundation, or are in need of more specialist sports nutrition support such as REDs support or eating concerns, my approach is the same.

As a highly experienced Dietitian with a background in clinical healthcare, I am able to translate complex nutrition science into individual suggestions for eating and drinking to meet health, training and performance goals. I am confident working with a wide range of ages and enquiries, including child and adolescent nutrition, gut related issues with exercise or training, adequate fuelling, and vegetarian nutrition advice.

In addition to working as a Sports Dietitian at The Performance Pantry, I also work as a Clinical Dietitian at Te Whatu Ora and am also the Performance Nutritionist for Phoenix Football and Academy.

When I am not working, I love spending time outside exploring our beautiful native bush or coastlines. I enjoy running and hiking with friends and family either locally or for weekend adventures away. I also spend time in my garden developing my green thumbs and trying my hand at growing yummy things to eat!