What is a Clinical Nutritionist?

The term “Clinical Nutritionist” generally refers to a healthcare practitioner who is clinically trained to offer personalised guidance on diet, lifestyle, and nutritional supplements. This includes recommending specific forms and therapeutic doses of medicinal nutrients to support individual health objectives and address various health concerns within a clinical environment. Through integration of traditional food wisdom with contemporary scientific research, they aim to inspire individuals to adopt healthy eating and lifestyle habits to not only improve their overall well-being, but also to prevent chronic illness.

Can anyone call themselves a Nutritionist?

Unfortunately the term “Nutritionist” is not regulated, and anyone can call themselves a Nutritionist regardless of their qualifications. Therefore, it's crucial to ensure that the advice you receive comes from a credible source.

What qualifications do I have?

I hold a Bachelor of Chiropractic Science (B.Chir.Sc) as well as a Bachelor of Health Science (BHSc) in Nutritional and Dietetic Medicine in which I have completed more than 468 clinical hours.

What is the difference between a Clinical Nutritionist and a Dietician?

Dieticians commonly operate in tertiary care settings like hospitals, private practice, and nursing homes, where they provide dietary management for patients with specific health conditions.

Clinical nutritionists employ a holistic healing approach, considering the whole person by combining evidence-informed practices with traditional medicine knowledge. They tailor individualised care to address the complex factors contributing to disease, often working in primary and secondary healthcare settings.

What health conditions can I help with?

The following, but not limited to:

Gut health (e.g. IBS, IBD, reflux, diarrhoea, constipation, parasitic infection), food allergies/intolerances, female health (e.g. painful menstruation, menopause and hormonal issues), fertility issues, male health, menopause and hormonal issues, weight management, metabolic conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension), fatigue, allergies/hay-fever, skin conditions (e.g. eczema, acne), immunity issues, thyroid conditions, chronic disease prevention.

Will the treatment plan include just dietary based strategies?

No, I believe addressing lifestyle factors are just as important as addressing our diet. Only considering diet and missing crucial components of health such as body movement, stress management, sleep patterns, hydration, and mental well-being is not conducive to good health. Additionally, functional testing and/or supplementation may be recommended at an added cost. However, there is no obligation to purchase either.

Are online consultations available?

Yes, online consultations are available for both initial and follow-up consults.