Anna Richards

Areas of expertise:

• Allergy, intolerance and adverse food reactions in children and adults
• Gastroenterology in adults and children ( Coeliac disease, Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS, Eosinophilic oesophagitis)
• The Low FODMAP Diet for the management of functional bowel disease
• Paediatrics in health and illness ( Medical nutrition issues, picky eating, feeding issues, weight management)
• Women’s health ( PCOS, Endometriosis, Conception, Menopause)
• Nutrition in special diets ( Vegan, Vegetarian, dietary restrictions)
• Mindful eating and the HAES approach

Qualifications:

• DipHSc, Otago
• Postgraduate Dietetics, Christchurch, NZ Registered Dietitian 
• Dietitian Prescriber
• Postgraduate Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, Melbourne Children’s Hospital
• Postgraduate Sports Nutrition, Otago University
• FODMAP Accredited Dietitian, Monash University 
• SOS Feeding Program and Advanced Training, Brisbane

Current Employment:

• Consultant Dietitian, MacMurray Gastroenterology
• Consultant Dietitian, Kidzhealth and Mauranui Clinic
• Medical Advisory Panel, Coeliac New Zealand
• Medical and Scientific Advisory Panel, Allergy New Zealand
• Guest Lecturer, University of Auckland Dietetic Training Program
• Lecturer Advanced Certificate in the Medical Management of Allergy and Intolerance, Australia
• Chair DNZ Allergy Special Interest Group
• DNZ Gastroenterology Special Interest Group
• DNZ Private Practise Special Interest Group

Memberships:

• Dietitians New Zealand
• ASCIA (Australasian Society of Allergy and Immunology)
• ASCIA Dietitians Subcommittee
• Coeliac New Zealand
• Allergy New Zealand
• Paediatric Society