Dr Tuschka Reynders finished her PhD in molecular biochemistry in 2002 at the Rand Afrikaans University, after which she completed her B-Dietetics degree (Cum Laude) at the University of Pretoria in 2005. She currently runs her own private practice in Pretoria, South Africa and works as a consultant for most cases diagnosed with genetic defects. Tuschka has been specialising in dietary management of Inborn Errors of Metabolism and the Ketogenic diet (for intractable epilepsy) for 16 years. Helping children (and adults) with genetic defects such as Inborn Errors of Metabolism or other special needs, is her absolute passion. She has given various presentations locally and abroad and has published articles in peer reviewed journals.