I have more than 10 years of experience as a dietitian. Over this time, I have worked in various hospitals; including specialising in oncology and bariatric surgery, in rehabilitation and in private practice.

Dietetic Qualifications & Training:

• Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (2013), Flinders University
• Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD), Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
• Health Change ® Core Training and Motivational Interviewing (2015)
• Optifast® VLCD Accredited Healthcare Professional (2016 & 2022)
• Non-Diet Approach HAES® Training (2017)
• Clinical Dietetics for Bariatric Surgery, Dietitian’s Australia (2022)

I have 8 years of experience as a yoga instructor, having completed over 500 hours of teacher training, in a variety of styles. The majority of my experience is in teaching studio/group and 1:1 classes.

Yoga Qualifications & Training:

• 200hr YTT Hot (Hatha) Yoga, Absolute Yoga Academy (2017)
• Yin Yoga & Mindfulness TT, 50hrs, Sarah Owen (2018)
• 200hr Vinyasa YTT, InYoga (2019)
• Meditation TT, 50hrs, InYoga (2020)
• Current First Aid and CPR

All dietitians are nutritionists, but nutritionists without a dietetics qualification can’t call themselves a dietitian. All dietitians have graduated with an accredited dietetics degree from an Australian university or studied overseas and undergone strict examination processes. As a profession, nutritionists are not regulated in Australia. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist regardless of their qualifications.

The dietetics profession is regulated, and an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) must adhere to a strict code of conduct, as well as commit to ongoing training and education throughout their careers. Medicare, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) and many private health insurers recognise the APD credential.

Absolutely! Nutrition and yoga complement each other in many ways, but notably in relation to the food-mood connection.

Improving mood and self-awareness through the practice of yoga, directly translates to better food choices and more mindfulness with eating. This also goes the other way around as well, with much evidence showing that eating in a way that nourishes your body well, promotes significant improvements in mental as well as physical health. 

In dietetic consults we can look at breathing exercises, meditation and/or specific yoga poses to reduce stress/non-hungry eating.
My 8 week Online Nutrition & Yoga Program includes techniques to increase awareness of how certain foods make you feel – physically, emotionally and spiritually, to tap in, increase mindfulness and reduce emotional eating.

If you are a business, I offer corporate nutrition & yoga packages, which combine the best of both elements, to optimise wellbeing.

• Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) referrals from your GP are welcomed. You will receive $60.35 back from Medicare if you have more than one chronic condition and qualify for an EPC.
• NDIS clients are welcome (self-managed and plan managed)
• DVA clients are able to be seen with zero gap payment
• Private Health funds provide various rebates for dietitian services. It is recommended that you check with your fund for further information.