About Me

Kia Ora! I'm Karissa, your on-call dietitian based in Waikanae, Kapiti Coast. As a Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian since 2013, I've practiced across Manila and Dubai before establishing my private practice here in New Zealand. I'm a proud member of Dietitians New Zealand and a board-certified NZ Registered Dietitian. When I'm not supporting clients with their nutrition goals, you'll find me enjoying time with my little boy and preparing for our growing family.

My experience spans clinical, community, sports nutrition and food service across multiple settings. In Manila, I worked as a clinical dietitian in prestigious hospitals and private wellness centres specialising in weight management, women's health, eating disorders, and pre- and post-bariatric dietary care. I was the first Nutritionist-Dietitian at The Manila Hotel Health Club, focusing on sports nutrition, muscle building and weight loss. During my time in Dubai, I established my own private practice centering on women's health and nutrition for older adults—including pre- and post-partum weight management, diabetes and insulin-resistance, hypertension, and nutrition's role in managing age-related conditions.

Currently, I am catering patients/ clients locally around Kapiti Coast, providing in-home services or telehealth. 

To know more about the service, you can book a 15-min obligation-free call. Thank you and looking forward to work with you all throughout your wellness journey!

-Karissa Anne Dela Cruz, RND, NZRD