I am a New Zealand trained dietitian with over ten years of specialised dietetic experience. Since finishing my post graduate dietetics training from the University of Otago, I have worked across a range of health care systems in New Zealand and the UK.

I am passionate about providing high quality, evidence-based nutritional care to people living with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, eosinophilic oesophagitis, coeliac disease, fatty liver disease and those undergoing gastrointestinal surgery.

Area of expertise:

• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Dietary management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)/functional bowel disorders
• Eosinophilic oesophagitis
• Coeliac disease
• Liver disease
• Pre and post bariatric surgery nutrition
• Weight management
• Eating Disorders
• Pre-diabetes/diabetes
• Lipid management and cardiovascular health

Qualifications:

• Post Graduate Diploma of Dietetics (2008) – University of Otago
• Bachelor of Science, Human Nutrition (2006) – University of Otago
• Bachelor of Commerce (2008) – University of Otago

Training

• Monash University low FODMAP diet for IBS course

Memberships

• New Zealand Registered Dietitian
• New Zealand Dietitians Board
• Member of gastroenterology special interest group
• Member of bariatric special interest group