When should I consult a nutritionist? (click to show)When should I consult a nutritionist? (click to hide)

You can consult a nutritionist anytime you have a nutrition question, need a clear plan or professional accountability to reach your nutrition goals.

What happens during an initial consultation? (click to show)What happens during an initial consultation? (click to hide)

An initial nutritional consultation runs for one hour, during which we will discuss your current dietary habits and lifestyle, chat about your health and wellness goals, explore your relationship with food. Together, we will use this information to create simple sustainable recommendations tailored to your nutrition and wellness goals, that fit with your lifestyle. You may be asked to fill in a short food diary to help better understand more about your dietary habits - if this is necessary, I will let you know before we meet.

How many consultations do I need to have? (click to show)How many consultations do I need to have? (click to hide)

That all depends on you and why you having a nutrition consultation.

You may just need a one-off session to answer a nutrition question or to validate that you really do know what a healthy diet is for you.

Or, you may have a specific nutrition goal that you are aiming for and you feel you want some accountability to help you it.

Whatever the reason, we can discuss how many sessions you might need during your discovery call or at the end of your initial consultation.

Will you give me a meal plan? (click to show)Will you give me a meal plan? (click to hide)

No, but there is a good reason for that.

From my experience working with clients, following a meal plan only works temporarily. Either the plan finishes and you go back to your old habits or life simply gets in the way of following it. So, we work together to create healthy eating and lifestyle habits that fit your life and incorporate the foods that you like.

My doctor told me to lose weight, but I have tried so many diets and am over it. Is it possible not to focus on weight loss and still improve my health? (click to show)My doctor told me to lose weight, but I have tried so many diets and am over it. Is it possible not to focus on weight loss and still improve my health? (click to hide)

Absolutely! Eating well to improve or maintain your health is important, but restrictive dieting and obsessing over food is not the answer.

What sort of nutrition advice do you give? (click to show)What sort of nutrition advice do you give? (click to hide)

The main areas of nutrition that I work in are:

• Gut and digestive health
• Coeliac disease - living your best gluten-free life
• Low FODMAP diet to manage Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Ditching diets and finding food freedom
• Healthy eating for healthy living

And if I can't help you, I'll try to recommend someone who can.

Do you recommend and/or sell supplements? (click to show)Do you recommend and/or sell supplements? (click to hide)

Whether or not I recommend supplements all depends on your situation.

I don't promote expensive, quick fixes; I take a food first approach. We look to where we can improve your nutrient intake through adding in different foods, or sometimes simply more food. However, under certain situations, such as a nutrient deficiency, supplements may be beneficial.

I do not sell supplements or have any association with any particular brands. If I do recommend supplements it will not be for personal financial gains.

What is a Registered Nutritionist? (click to show)What is a Registered Nutritionist? (click to hide)

Professional registration recognises Nutritionists who have obtained relevant academic qualifications and professional work experience within their field of nutrition. The title can only be used by those who have meet these standards, as determined by The Nutrition Society of New Zealand. Registered Nutritionists commit to continued professional development and supervision and adherence to the Royal Society of New Zealand Code of Ethics.

Is my consultation covered by health insurance? (click to show)Is my consultation covered by health insurance? (click to hide)

When you work alongside a Registered Nutritionist your health insurance plan may cover some or all of your appointment cost. Please review your health insurance policy to determine whether you're eligible and how much of the fees would be covered. If you are eligible, you will have to claim back from insurance yourself, so be sure to ask for a receipt.