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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 provide nutrition support 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.

With my experience working in a multidisciplinary early intervention paediatric clinic I’m also able to assist parents with feeding difficulties and disabilities such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have completed the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding training program and use their framework within my sessions. I love 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 open up and 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, relaxing with a book and spending time with my two young nieces.

Master of Science (Dietetics)
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)
Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics
Certificate in Paediatric Gastro & Immunological Disease (Food Allergy)
Certificate in Nutrition Therapy for Fertility & Pregnancy
Monash University Accredited Low FODMAP Dietitian
Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding Trained Therapist
Member of Dietitians Australia
Associate Member of Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy
Member of Coeliac Australia