Ms Michaela Smith

Ms Michaela Smith is a Specialist Paediatric Dietitian and Lactation Consultant who provides expert, holistic nutritional care for infants, children, and young families. Dedicated to preventative medicine through optimal nutrition from early childhood, Ms Smith supports parents in navigating complex dietary and feeding needs. Her compassionate approach ensures that every child receives personalised nutritional strategies tailored to promote healthy growth, development, and long-term well-being.

Her clinical practice encompasses a broad spectrum of paediatric and neonatal nutrition services. Ms Smith works extensively with infants and young children experiencing feeding difficulties, faltering growth, gastrointestinal issues, and food hypersensitivities. She provides specialised guidance on breastfeeding support, bottle-feeding strategies, tongue-tie assessment, reflux management, infant colic, and the introduction of solid foods. Additionally, she supports children managing dietary allergies, including cow's milk protein allergy, coeliac disease, and fussy eating, delivering tailored nutritional plans that empower families.

Ms Smith completed her Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology and Genetics with distinction at the University of Cape Town in 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Medical Science Honours in Dietetics from the University of Cape Town in 2019, followed by qualification as a Certified Lactation Consultant through the University of the Witwatersrand in 2020. Ms Smith is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and holds professional membership with the British Dietetic Association.

Through evidence-based clinical guidance and dedicated family support, Ms Smith works collaboratively with parents to reduce stress around childhood feeding and nutrition. Her patient-focused care ensures that families feel fully informed, confident, and supported at every stage of their child's nutritional journey.