About Us

MaryRose Spence
BHSc New Zealand Registered Dietitian
Founder of WeightWise

MaryRose graduated from Otago University and completed a post graduate year to become a Registered Dietitian. She spent the following ten years overseas working as a Dietitian in Australia, England and Saudi Arabia. The great diversity of cultures she has worked with and their varied associated difficulties have enabled MaryRose to develop a wider than usual knowledge base. Her experiences have enabled her to be particularly resourceful in terms of helping with specific client needs.

Since her return to Auckland over 20 years ago, MaryRose has specialised in the area of weight loss. She understands the medical issues associated with excess weight and has seen first hand the difficulties and poor results that dieting offers.
WeightWise was established by MaryRose in her campaign to provide an easier, more successful and more permanent way to lose weight.

MaryRose is a well-known and highly regarded authority on weight loss and nutrition. Working closely with GPs and the wider medical profession, she is a regular presenter of nutritional advice at many levels in the community and is frequently consulted for her expert opinion on both radio and television. She featured most recently as a consultant dietitian on the television series What’s Really in our Food?

Brigid Chunn
B Sc, post grad Dip Sc (Human Nutrition) Nutritionist
Brigid gained a science degree from Canterbury University. She used this qualification to teach in England. Brigid has gained experience working with a number of dietitians in Auckland and has been involved in teaching, research projects and one on one consultations. She is a regular contributor to the ‘Healthy Food Guide’ magazine.
Brigid is specialized in the area of weight-loss. She has an up beat and positive manner that lends itself well to offering advice, support and encouragement. She is well qualified to offer helpful suggestions on juggling work and family life, as she has 4 children herself!

WeightWise has the support of 3 wonderful office staff. They take care of all the bookings, any queries and the day to day management of the office to make sure our clients time with us is as enjoyable as possible.
Rosemarie Bailey

Barbara Houlding

Diane Curry