About Donnay Gallinetti
Donnay Gallinetti, Senior Clinical Dietitian
Donnay is a Senior Clinical Dietitian in Cape Town with over 20 years of local and international experience. She is a registered dietitian with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and completed her BSc Dietetics (Hons) at the University of Stellenbosch in 2002.
With more than nine years of clinical practice in the United Kingdom, Donnay gained extensive experience across both inpatient and outpatient settings. She spent eight of those years at The Wellington Hospital, the UK’s largest private hospital, where she worked as part of a multidisciplinary team managing complex clinical cases.
Donnay currently provides outpatient nutrition consultations on a part-time basis in Cape Town, helping clients manage medical conditions, improve gut health, achieve sustainable weight goals, and optimise their overall wellbeing through evidence‑based nutritional guidance.
She is also accredited to perform Discovery Vitality Nutrition Assessments, supporting clients who wish to improve their Vitality health scores and meet their personalised wellness goals.
With her broad clinical background, compassionate approach, and commitment to personalised care, Donnay provides expert dietetic support to individuals seeking credible, practical, and sustainable nutrition solutions.

My Mission
To empower individuals with practical, evidence‑based nutrition support that promotes sustainable health, informed choice, and long‑term wellbeing.
My Values
I believe nutrition care should support health — not guilt, fear, or perfection. My purpose is to help people feel informed, supported, and confident in their choices, whatever stage of health they are in.
“Her knowledge is boundless, she is so caring, kind and helpful. Thank you for all your help….I don’t know what I would have done without you.”
– Katherine Glass
FAQ’s
Some of the questions we often get asked
No—there isn’t a single official diet. The latest expert advisory recommends patient centred nutrition & lifestyle plans alongside GLP 1s (protein adequacy, resistance training, sleep, stress).
In early weeks or during dose increases, opt for small, low‑fat meals and sip fluids. We then gradually liberalise as tolerance improves.
Any significant weight loss can include lean mass reduction. Observational and trial data suggest a meaningful proportion of loss can be lean. Pairing adequate protein + exercise helps protect muscle.
Targets are individualised (medical history, kidney function, goals). Professional guidance stresses protein adequacy and distribution across meals, plus resistance training—we’ll create a safe, personalised plan for you.
Speak to your prescriber promptly; we’ll adjust nutrition strategies, but dose timing/formulations are medical decisions. Never change or stop a prescription without medical advice.
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Take the first step today. Get personalised, evidence‑based guidance from an HPCSA‑registered dietitian—designed around your lifestyle, goals, and long‑term wellbeing.

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