Alta believes that knowledge is power and that, through effective and evidence-based nutrition counselling, her clients can be empowered to make appropriate food choices despite being bombarded with pseudoscience through the media, especially social media and therefore, thoroughly enjoys guiding her clients and patients on a journey to establish a healthy relationship with food again.

Furthermore, she has a passion to apply the expertise she gained during the years in private practice, by guiding and developing young dietitians in all aspects of running a successful practice and efficient patient management. Alta currently serves on the executive committee for the Association for Dietetics in South Africa (ADSA) as the portfolio holder for private practicing dietitians. Finally, Alta enjoys teaching and has been invited to present at workshops, international as well as national congresses.