
To Nutritional Therapy
Welcome!
Refuel Nutrition is based on Nutritional Therapy where we deep dive into Your Bio Individual Nutritional Needs.
We support your overall health through Diet, Lifestyle and Supplementation where needed.
Nutritional therapy is a functional approach to health and wellbeing. It is based on how all body systems work together as one whole and not independent parts. We look at 6 fundamental aspects of health and how it can impact you when these foundations are not in balance.
I can support you through providing a specialized nutrition plan that is focused on whole foods which are properly prepared, meal plans, lifestyle adjustments to lower stress and targeted supplementation to fill in some necessary gaps.
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I also support people to regulate their blood glucose eg. dysregulated glucose, hypoglycemia, pre-diabetes, insulin resistance etc. Nutritional Therapy supports with optimal digestion, looking at all different possibilities that could be contributing to gas, bloating, constipation / diarrhea. I look at your fatty acid profile, help you balance your minerals & vitamins for optimal function, and making sure you hydrate well.
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As a Nutritional Therapist, I look at your symptoms you may experience and help you find the possible root causes for your symptoms. When you have a medical diagnosis from your Doctor, I can support you through proper nutrition, lifestyle and supplementation how to address the root causes of your diagnosis.
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When I am not familiar with your diagnosis, I will do the research how to address your condition through nutrition. When I am not confident in dealing with your condition, I can refer you out to other practitioners who might have more experience.
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As a Nutritional Therapist, I do not Diagnose nor Cure, I can guide you through the right pathways to address your symptoms through Nutrition, Lifestyle and Supplementation. Which could alleviate or eradicate symptoms depending on the root causes.
Sometimes these are the very changes we need to experience great improvements in overall health.
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Testimonials
Mr. Punt
Mrs. Loy
I am deeply grateful for the guidance and support I received from Charle. Working with her has truly changed my relationship with food and with my own body.
What makes Charle exceptional is her holistic understanding of nutrition. She does not look at food in isolation, but at the complex interaction between vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and each person’s individual starting point. Her advice is thoughtful, precise and always tailored to the person in front of her.
With her support, I was able to lose weight steadily and sustainably for the first time in my life. Instead of following yet another calorie restricted diet, Charle helped me focus on what my body actually needed. Adequate protein, plenty of vegetables, freshly prepared meals and a significant reduction in carbohydrates. This was a complete shift in mindset for me.
Especially in the beginning, her support made all the difference. Charle was always accessible, we had regular appointments, and during the most vulnerable first weeks I could even send her photos of my meals for feedback. I know with certainty that I would not have succeeded without this level of care and accountability. At that time, I could not imagine giving up carbohydrates. Bread with jam had been my comfort food for years, while I avoided fats and counted calories obsessively. Despite all my efforts and countless diets, I kept gaining weight and felt increasingly helpless.
Everything changed after I was fortunate enough to be referred to Charle. Not only did she help me achieve real progress, she also taught me how my body works. Today, even if there are phases when I eat more carbohydrates, for example during holidays, travel or time spent abroad, I understand what is happening. I may notice water retention or slight weight gain, but it no longer frightens me. I know how to correct course and support my body again.
This way of eating, based on protein, good fats, vegetables and targeted supplements, has become a lifestyle I genuinely enjoy and can maintain long term, with the occasional indulgence and without guilt.
I would also like to highlight Charle’s exceptional level of knowledge. She is highly educated, continuously expanding her expertise and open to approaches that go beyond outdated standard recommendations. This was even confirmed during a consultation with a well known diabetes specialist. When I explained Charle’s nutritional strategy, his response was simple and reassuring: finally someone who gives truly sound advice.
I cannot recommend Charle highly enough. Her competence, dedication and genuine care have made a lasting difference in my life, and I am profoundly thankful for her support.
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2026
Mrs. Van Schalkwyk
After having Covid in December 2021 my body literally aged rapidly and I developed Issues I never had before at the age of 40.
Some of the issues were hair loss, circulation problems, bruising, nerve problems, sight problems, extreme weight loss, irregular periods, fatigue, easily cold, chronic infections and alot more.
I began searching for alternative options as antibiotics was also taking al toll on my body and discovered Refuel Nutrition.
I thought it would be a basic suggestion to take multi vitamins and eat healthy, but was surprised with the thorough investigation methods Charlé Punt used to pin point all my health problems, her methods exceeded my expectations because she asked questions a GP would never ask.
I completed a very in-depth symptoms and toxicity questionnaire and did a food journal period.
Within days after completion she provided me with a full investigative report and a list of recommendations, ALL spot-on.
I have not followed all if the recommendations as yet, but started with the vitamins suggested and what foods to avoid and foods to include in my diet, and started feeling a huge difference within 3 weeks. I have even lost another 2kg, but feel more energetic, and my period has returned to normal.
I believe if I am determined to follow all of her suggestions 100% I will be in better shape physically and mentally than before I had Covid.
Thank you Charlé for you personal interest, all the video calls to discuss my issues and motivating me even to this day, the regular check-inn's to see how I am doing and improving,
I have gained my health back and a forever friend in nutrition!!!
Thank you!!!
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2023
Mrs. Mariam
I am fond of Charle and her approach. She is the coach you have been looking for because simply put, she has gone through every struggle you might be going through. The reassuring part is that she was able to overcome the struggle and now supporting others. A very good listener, very attentive to details, very supportive during your downtime and your number 1 cheer during your ups!! She walks the extra mile to search on symptoms and recommends natural remedies.
She has been my health coach for almost a year now and I am very grateful for what I've learned from her so far!
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​2022
Ms. Loy
From Despair to Vitality: My Journey of Health Transformation
2026 Testimonial.
The Long Road of Uncertainty
​For over a decade, my life was defined by a constant struggle with my health. I suffered daily from chronic headaches, severe gut issues—including constipation, bloating, and persistent diarrhea—and an overwhelming number of inexplicable allergic reactions. My condition progressively worsened, reaching levels that felt impossible to manage. I consulted countless experts across the state and visited numerous hospitals, only to leave without answers. Because the causes of my symptoms remained undetectable by conventional standards, I often felt unheard. It was frustrating to realize that the medical knowledge I encountered was as limited as my symptoms were complex. Left untreated, these issues snowballed into even more severe health complications.
​I reached my absolute lowest point, both physically and mentally. I was so exhausted that I could barely get through a day without multiple naps. My body lacked the strength to even get out of bed; in fact, I would often wake up in the middle of the night feeling as exhausted as if I hadn't slept at all. I was desperate for a solution.
​A New Approach: Meeting Charlé
​When I met Charlé through a seminar, I immediately felt I was in the right place. Although I knew that nutritional therapy was gaining traction in the medical field, the depth of her uncommon and unconventional approach was something I hadn't encountered in such detail before.
​Charlé’s joyful, compassionate, and welcoming personality immediately broke the ice. She turned "taboo" topics, such as bowel movements, into normal conversation, explaining that these are vital indicators of health that must be examined. Her non-judgmental and safe environment gave me the confidence to finally speak openly about the "nasty" sides of my illness. After I completed extensive questionnaires and kept a detailed food and lifestyle journal, she analyzed my status quo. I knew I was a challenge for any practitioner, but to my surprise, she was the one able to call my issues by their name.
​The Findings and the Plan
​Charlé explained exactly what was happening in my body. The diagnosis was a complex web: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), excess histamine, oxalate sensitivities, SIBO, and a long list of food allergies (including eggs, dairy, gluten, and even certain fruits and vegetables). I also suffered from severe mineral deficiencies, which had caused an extraordinary sensitivity to the environment and to smells—to the point where I couldn't even tolerate the smell of pepper. Furthermore, I struggled with reactive hypoglycemia; every bite of carbohydrates caused such intense drowsiness and POTS-like symptoms that I would sometimes fall asleep at work, no matter how hard I fought it.
​She designed a phased, incremental plan involving specific supplements, a strict anti-inflammatory diet, and an emphasis on rest—which was the hardest part to implement into a long workday. Initially, the complexity of the plan felt overwhelming, but I knew I had to commit if I wanted to stop spiraling downward.
​The Transformation Process
​The first month was a dedicated "getting-used-to" phase. I slowly introduced supplements and studied the literature Charlé provided. My diet became highly restricted: no histamine, no oxalates, no gluten, no dairy, no eggs, and no sunflower oil. While I was thrilled to increase my meat intake, finding the right vegetables was a "trial-and-error" process. I learned that even "healthy" foods like asparagus or avocado could be my "enemy" depending on my body's current state.
​This lifestyle change was very time-consuming in the beginning. Embracing the process with hope, I decided to treat my recovery like a full-time hobby, pouring all my focus and energy into it. This journey required me to become deeply in tune with my body’s cues. For years, I had been told—or had started to believe—that my pain wasn't real or that my allergies were just a result of tension. Charlé was the first person to take every minor inconvenience seriously. Whether it was the stress of needing a bathroom nearby or the difficulty of swallowing numerous supplements, she offered emotional healing by validating my experience and finding manageable solutions.
​Life After Three Months (and Beyond)
​The results were life-changing. After three months of dedication, the "answered prayer" became a reality:
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​Energy & Sleep: My snoring decreased. I finally woke up feeling rested, and my concentration improved significantly. My energy levels remained stable throughout the entire day.
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​Pain Relief: My headaches were reduced by 95%. Today, if I feel a headache coming on, I use magnesium instead of Ibuprofen, which works in almost every case.
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​Digestion: The chronic diarrhea and bloating are gone. I can finally live without the constant fear of needing a bathroom.
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​Allergies: I can now tolerate garlic, ginger, and even pepper again. Most importantly, I understand my body well enough to "cheat" on a meal occasionally with far less regret. The season of constant allergic reactions is now long gone.
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Period: during my period I would feel very ill and hyper sensitive and react even worse allergic. All of that is now gone.
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​Skin: My acne is completely gone. My chronically dry and cracked lips, which had plagued me for years, suddenly healed.
​Two Years Later: A New Life
​It has been two years since I started the therapy, and I have largely recovered. I still follow certain restrictions, but I can eat like a normal person again. It seems that the intensive supplementation served as a "jumpstart" for my health; today, my body is much more capable of healing itself.
​Through Charlé’s guidance, I finally understood why I had failed to find help for so long. For most of the time I was suffering, my condition—MCAS—wasn't even officially recognized in medical coding lists, and even today, very few doctors are trained to diagnose or treat it. To find someone who not only recognized my struggle but knew exactly how to navigate it was nothing short of a miracle.
​Charlé’s competence, her patience, and her compassionate mission to help others regain their vitality were the answers to years of searching. She invested so much time and effort into my recovery, treating my complex case with a level of care I had never experienced before. I am thankful every single day for her presence in my life.
​The transformation has been profound. I have moved from being unable to function—even in a protected environment—to traveling alone on international city trips, confident in my energy levels. Today, I maintain this high quality of life and freedom with very few supplements.
​While the "two-year mark" for full healing sounded like an eternity at first, the constant, monthly improvements made the journey entirely worth it. The results have far exceeded my wildest dreams. If I ever found myself in such desperation again, I would choose this path and Charlé’s expertise over and over again. She didn't just give me a treatment plan; she gave me my life back.


