Meet The Team
At Purple Carrot, our passion is helping people to live a well-nourished life. We take a non-diet approach - helping you to meet your goals without restrictive meal plans, calorie counting, or rigid rules.
Ready to break free from dieting and embrace a more balanced, nourishing approach to food? Weâre here to support you on that journey.
Sharon, NZRD
BSc Human Nutrition | MDiet (Distinction) | BA Japanese | Monash FODMAP qualified Dietitian | Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | NZQA Qualified Supervisor and Mentor
Originally from Christchurch (don't hold that against her), Sharon has settled in Ĺtepoti, Dunedin with her husband and two teenage daughters.
With a strong emphasis on values, Sharon is dedicated to understanding your unique needs and delves into the underlying factors and habits that influence your diet. Working together, she will craft a tailor-made nutrition plan designed to suit your lifestyle and goals.
Sharon's passion lies in gut health. She's also adept at providing evidence-based advice on pre-diabetes, type 2 diabetes, food intolerances and weight management.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Sharon has worked as a lecturer within the University of Otago Nutrition Department and for several years, she has supervised Master's students.
Alice, NZRNÂ
BSc Human Nutrition | MAppSc (Distinction) | Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) | Health Coach & Community Support Worker Trained | 100hr Yoga Teacher TrainingÂ
Alice has moved to TairÄwhiti, Gisborne and will be available for online consultations only.
Whether youâre managing a health condition like prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterolâor youâre an active person wanting to fuel yourself betterâAliceâs evidence-based coaching is here to support you. With a practical, balanced approach to nutrition, Alice helps you cut through the confusion and build habits that support your health, energy, and performance. No diets, no guiltâjust personalised support and real-life strategies that fit you.Â
Alice's approach across all of her work is marked by its holistic, whole-person perspective, ensuring that every client feels truly heard. Alice is here to understand your unique needs, lifestyle, and goals, offering coaching and guidance that's tailored to you.Â
Alice's experience to-date includes supporting the Otago Univeristy Rowing and GODZone Team, working as a Health Coach and Community Support Worker.Â