KRISTEN CLARKE
NZ REGISTERED DIETITIAN
Kia ora, I'm Kristen, the Owner and Lead Dietitian at N Cubed - No Nonsense Nutrition.
I’m fortunate to work in a variety of Dietitian roles across the beautiful Hawke’s Bay region. My work includes a weekly clinic at the Mitre 10 Sports Park, twice-weekly online consultations, and a community-based role supporting older adults through a local rehabilitation service.
MY STORY
I began my career as a Registered Dietitian in Wellington in the early 2000s, driven by a deep passion for helping people improve their health through nutrition.
Since then I have worked in New Zealand and the UK, where I've been fortunate to work within a diverse range jobs as a Dietitian.
Highlight's include:
Leading and implementing a tiered adult Weight Management Service in South West London.
Working in a top London teaching hospital as the Lead Bariatric Dietitian.
Teaching and training our future workforce as a Professional Teaching Fellow for the Masters of Health Science in Nutrition & Dietetics, at the University of Auckland.
Growing N Cubed as a business and a trusted healthcare provider in the Hawke's Bay area, offering no nonsense, evidence-based nutrition advice.
Over the years, I’ve guided thousands of clients in setting realistic, sustainable goals that lead to lasting improvements in their health, weight, and overall well-being. While it’s easy to be drawn to quick fixes or online diet trends, lasting change comes from practical, evidence-based strategies tailored to each individual
In my private practice, I primarily work with adults, but I also provide Sports Nutrition consultations for teenagers. My key areas of expertise include managing long-term health conditions through nutrition, weight management, women’s health, sports nutrition, and supporting the nutritional needs of older adults.
Qualifications
BCApSc Human Nutrition & PGDip Dietetics (Distinction), University of Otago
PGCert Applied Sports Nutrition, St Mary's University, Twickenham, UK
Sports Dietitians Australia - Provisional Accredited Sports Dietitian
What is the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
At first glance, the terms Dietitian and Nutritionist may sound similar—but they’re not the same. While both focus on food, health, and nutrition, the key differences lie in their qualifications, regulation, and scope of practice.
Registered Dietitians (RDs) are part of a regulated profession in New Zealand. To become a dietitian, individuals must complete at least a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, followed by postgraduate training, and meet the ongoing professional requirements set by the New Zealand Dietitians Board, including regular audits and continuing education.
Dietitians are qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy, which means they can work with clients to manage health conditions through diet. They practise in a wide range of settings, including hospitals, aged care, community health, and private clinics.
Nutritionists, on the other hand, work in an unregulated field—unless they are formally registered with the New Zealand Nutrition Society as a Registered Nutritionist. This means the title “nutritionist” can be used by anyone, regardless of their level of education or professional training. While many nutritionists do have relevant qualifications, the title itself doesn’t guarantee a standard level of expertise or regulation.
In short: All dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians.
Clinic Open: Thursday 8am -5pm
Video Consults: Tuesdays & Fridays
Workshops: Weekday and Weekends available
Level 1, EIT Institute of Sport and Health, 42 Percival Road, Hastings, 4120
Phone: 021 0287 5538
Email: admin@ncubed.co.nz
Registered Dietitian Hawke’s Bay
Registered Nutrition Hawkes Bay