TANIA DON - SPORTS DIETITIAN
Kia ora! I’m Tania, a Sports Dietitian at The Performance Pantry and a keen runner!
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!
AREAS OF PRACTICE & INTEREST:
Running and Ultra Running - Join me LIVE at the Wellington Running Workshop 2nd August!
Endurance sports
Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders in sport
Digestive issues and exercise inc. Coeliac, Gluten sensitivity
Development Athletes (school & college)
Sports Medical Issues e.g. Low Iron levels, Bone health
Are you Ready to fuel your potential and see where it leads you?
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