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Accredited Practicing Dietitians are university-trained in using Medical Nutrition Therapy to assist with the treatment of conditions such as:

• Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
• Cardiovascular Disease
• High Cholesterol
• Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• High Blood Pressure
• Coeliac Disease

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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

• PCOS is a common condition present in up to 20% of people who menstruate. It can present as a combination of the following symptoms:
• Irregular or infrequent menstruation
• Lack of ovulation
• Skin changes (acne and darkening of the skin)
• Hair changes (growth and/or loss)
• Weight gain
• Increased anxiety and depression
• Potential for cysts on ovaries
• Difficulty becoming pregnant
• Sleep apnoea
• Insulin resistance
• No dietary pattern is known to be the “best” for helping manage PCOS – you need to find what works for you with the guidance of a health professional.

Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea

• Hypothalamic amenorrhoea (HA) is a form of chronic anovulation - HA is tricky to diagnose as it can easily be confused with PCOS, and sometimes people have both.
• HA is often associated with stress, weight loss and excessive exercise, or a combination, so often it is seen amongst recreational athletes who do not consume adequate calories each day.
• It is important to address HA before any damage is done to your bones and heart, which is possible if left untreated for too long.

Endometriosis

• Endometriosis is a common condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside the uterus, which can lead to pain and other complications, like infertility.
• The treatment for endometriosis is a laparoscopic surgery, however, there is now more evidence about how nutrition and dietary management of this condition can help manage symptoms and slow the progression of endometriosis growing.
• The symptoms vary between individuals, but can include:
• Pelvic pain, especially around the menstrual cycle
• Pain during sex
• Abdominal, back or pelvic pain
• Heavy or irregular bleeding
• Bleeding longer than normal
• Changes in bowel habits
• Changes in urination habits
• Bloating
• Tiredness or low energy, especially around your period

Menopause

• Menopause is defined as the final menstrual period. This is caused by a shift in sex hormones preventing the ovaries from releasing anymore eggs, which leads to a drop in hormones; oestrogen and progesterone.
• This normally happens between the ages of 45-55, however for some it may occur prematurely (before 45 years of age), earlier (before 40 years of age), due to surgery (hysterectomy), cancer treatments or primary ovarian insufficiency.
• Perimenopause is the period before you reach natural menopause where your ovaries begin to run out of eggs, and symptoms are likely to begin here:
• Hot flushes
• Memory changes
• Mood changes
• Vaginal changes
• Weight gain
• It is important to care for your body during these changes, especially looking after your bone health. I can support you through this time with nutrition and movement.

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• What you eat and drink before you conceive, during pregnancy and while breastfeeding can influence your child’s future health.
• I love to look at the “first 1000 days of life” and help prepare you for a safe and healthy pregnancy.
• What you eat while trying to conceive vs what you eat during pregnancy can be completely different! Let’s navigate this exciting time together!
• As a PhD candidate currently researching the effect diet has on fertility and pregnancy, I'm very well equipped to help you through this journey.

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• Are symptoms of bloating, abdominal pain, gas, constipation and/or diarrhoea ruling your life?
• I am a Monash University trained FODMAP dietitian and can help you gain control of your IBS symptoms.

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If you’re sick of trying diet after diet, and feeling mentally drained after doing so, I can help. I can help with:

• Emotional eating
• Binge eating
• Poor self esteem
• Time management/meal organisation
• Nutrition guidance and coaching
• There is no one-size-fits-all solution, and diets don’t work long term. I can support and guide you through the process of learning a different, more sustainable way of improving your eating habits and relationship with food.