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Excellence

Committed to providing evidence based dietetic advice and a dedication for continual professional development

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Client Centered

All dietetic treatment will be individualised as we do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach

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Collaboration

Committed to working in collaboration with clients, their families and healthcare team to ensure high quality care

kids dietitian

Hi, I'm Melinda

Working in private practice over the past 10 years I have developed a strong passion for early life & child nutrition. I love being able to support families with their nutrition from preconception through to childhood.

I have a special interest in paediatric food allergies and gut health. I know how overwhelming and stressful it can be as a parent trying to identify what is triggering your baby or child’s symptoms whether that be abnormal poops, bloating, tummy pain or uncomfortable wind. I also understand how difficult and worrying it can be if your baby or child has a food allergy. I am here to take the confusion out of what is triggering your baby or child’s symptoms and help you feel confident managing their food allergies or intolerances so they can grow and thrive.

Working in a multidisciplinary paediatric clinic over the past 5 years I have developed extensive experience working with children with feeding difficulties and providing nutritional support to neurodivergent children. I enjoy being able to help parents overcome stressful mealtimes and support their child to feel comfortable trying new foods and eating more variety.

When working with clients I have a gentle approach helping them to feel comfortable to discuss their concerns. I provide clients with practical personalised evidence-based strategies to optimise either their own or their child’s nutrition and overall health.

In my spare time I enjoy baking, running, going to the beach and relaxing with a good book.

Master of Science in Dietetics
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)
Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics
Certificate in Paediatric Gastroenterology & Immunological Disease (Food Allergy)
Certificate in Nutrition Therapy for Fertility
Certificate in Nutrition Therapy for Pregnancy
SEQUENTIAL ORAL SENSORY (SOS) APPROACH TO FEEDING TRAINED THERAPIST
MONASH UNIVERSITY ACCREDITED LOW FODMAP DIETITIAN
Certificate in Nutrition Related Care in Paediatric Diabetes
Member of Dietitians Australia
Associate Member of Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy