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Dietetics
Health professionals providing these services
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Chloe Madigan
BSc., Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics, Accredited Practising Dietitian, Monash FODMAP Certified Dietitian
After graduating from the University of Sydney, Chloe relocated to the Illawarra region and began consulting in Private Practice following a few years of working at local hospitals. Over the years, she has worked from a number of different locations throughout the Illawarra and Southern Highlands. She is now solely based at Ochre Medical Centre Wollongong.
Chloe can provide experienced nutritional advice and counselling in a wide range of areas including diabetes, weight management, hyperlipidaemia and cardiovascular health, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and vegetarian eating. She has a special interest in gastrointestinal issues including coeliac disease and the management of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
For more information, please call reception.
Curtis Thurgood
Curtis Thurgood is an Accredited Practising Dietitian dedicated to translating nutrition science into practical strategies that empower individuals to achieve healthier lifestyles. With a diverse background as a former tradesman and military veteran, Curtis brings a unique and practical perspective to his clients.
Healthy Lifestyles Australia
The team at Healthy Lifestyles Australia includes health professionals in the areas of Dietetics, Nutrition, Diabetes Education, Personal Training & Exercise Physiology.
Healthy Lifestyles Australia provides the Australian community with the most up-to-date and effective treatments available for health and wellness. Chronic disease prevention and management is their primary area of interest; however, our practitioners can assist in a wide variety of cases.
These include work cover claims, corporate health, general injury rehabilitation, fitness, public speaking on nutrition and exercise, general nutrition inquiries, diabetes education, as well as sporting injuries, performance and strength and conditioning.
To book an appointment, call (07) 3088 2323.
Jacqui Bampton
Dietitian
Jacqui Bampton holds a Bachelor of Human Nutrition and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Canberra. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia.
Jacqui is passionate about helping patients create healthy relationships with food and has a practical, holistic approach to the nutrition care process. Her professional interests include Geriatric, Women Health and Oncology. Jacqui has experience within community dietetics, alongside organization such as Nutrition Australia. Jacqui is happy to see complex patients.
No referral is required.
Areas of Interest
- Gut health including coeliac disease
- Eating disorders
- Chronic disease management
- Weight management
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Aged care nutrition
Education
- University of Canberra
Jane Chiu
Dietitian
Dietitian bach of Nutrition Science, Ba Sci
Jane Chiu holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Sydney and a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Canberra. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia. She has a special interest in gastrointestinal issues (gut health) and chronic disease management, and can assist patients with weight management and a range of other diet related conditions. Jane speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese and is happy to conduct consultations in any of these languages.
Areas of interest:
- gastrointestinal Issues (Gut Health)
- Chronic disease management
- Weight management
- diet related conditions
Education:
- University of Sydney
- University of Canberra
Julie Norton
Dietitian
Dr. Julie Norton has been a practising dietitian for over 20 years and a diabetes educator for over 15 years. Whether it be diabetes or another diet related condition, advice is practical and education vital to help understand the condition.
Diabetes education and dietary advice combine very well for ideal management of diabetes. As a Dietitian and Diabetes Educator Julie is able to support the patient and GP / Specialist in their diabetes management and help live their life to the fullest.
Gut and digestive disorders, loss of appetite, mental health issues, cancer, heart, and kidney disease are just a few conditions that can be improved with dietary changes.
Call the practice for more information or to book an appointment.
Lakshika Dadigamuwage
Dietitian
B.Sc.Hons.FoodNutr(sp), M.Sc.NutrDiet, R.Ph (Sri Lanka)
Lakshika Dadigamuwage is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with both local and international qualifications. She is committed to providing evidence-based, high quality nutrition and dietetics services to the multicultural Canberra community. Lakshika enjoys considering a patient’s cultural background to deliver individual advice on food and nutrition for a sustainable lifestyle.
Lakshika earned a Special Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition with Honours, before working in both the public and private healthcare sectors in Sri Lanka and then Australia.
She completed her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Canberra, with two research awards and a research publication in the British Journal of Nutrition.
She is experienced in providing nutritional therapy for a range of different conditions including weight management, diabetes (type 1 and 2), cardiovascular diseases, PCOS, food allergies and intolerances, Coeliac disease, IBS, and other gastrointestinal diseases. Lakshika also has a special interest in pregnancy and lactation nutrition, vegetarianism and paediatrics.
Lakshika prides herself on creating a non-judgmental and empathetic environment, for effective nutrition consultations.
Monique Browning
Dietitian
Please call Ochre reception on (02) 6331 9444 to book.
Sian Visser
Paediatric Dietitian
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons)
As a dietitian, Sian can do so much more than help people manage their weight. She has a passion for helping people enjoy delicious and nutritious food and has got to where she is out of her desire to help people achieve positive, long-term lifestyle changes.
She has a number of special interests including: pre- and post-natal nutrition, paediatrics (starting solids, fussy eating, constipation and general nutrition), weight loss and weight management, IBS and the low FODMAP diet, and sports nutrition.
Bookings through JumpStart Therapy on 0472 511 936 or [email protected]
Sonja Veyerman
Sonja brings with her over 40 years of experience as a medicare registered dietitian.
Sonja’s main areas of practice are:
Irritable bowel syndrome (both FODMAPs and food chemical origin), obesity, diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, weight loss and malnutrition, food allergy, gastroenterology, renal, bariatric surgery, coeliac disease, gluten intolerance, osteoporosis, haemochromatosis, antenatal nutrition and paediatric nutritional advice.
Sonja provides home visits for DVA clients. She is available for appointments on Mondays each week.
To book, please call 0412 955 916.
Tania Mathewson
Dietitian
BSc, Masters (Nutrition and Dietetics), Grad Dip (Education (Science)), Grad Dip (Science Communication), Grad Dip (Nutritional Science)
Tania is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and Nutritionist (AN) with Live Better Nutrition, she is available weekly at Kingston. She is passionate about coaching people to make healthier eating choices easier in their day-to-day lives and is dedicated to providing tailored nutrition advice to meet the changing needs of the individual throughout their life.
Particular areas of interest include:
- Attaining and maintaining a healthy body weight to minimise the risk of chronic diseases
- Nutritional Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and PCOS
- Nutritional management of Coeliac Disease
- Gastrointestinal issues including constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Monash University low FODMAP diet) and other food intolerances (chemical food intolerances) or allergies (member of ASCIA dietitians)
- Assisting parents of children and teenagers who are ‘fussy’ eaters
- Nutrition for the older person to prevent malnutrition, improve physical function, and make healthy aging easier
Tiffany Peddle
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinician
Bachelor of Applied Science in Nutrition, Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics
Tiffany has worked as a clinical dietitian since 2006 and has experience working with people of all ages and stages of life with a range of health conditions.
Her special interest areas are:
- Maternal and child health
- Eating disorders
- Food allergy and intolerance
- Gastrointestinal concerns
- Chronic disease management
She is available for nutrition appointments every Friday.
Will Gold
Will is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Permaculturalist, living with his partner and 2 daughters in Beerwah. His passion is to encourage better physical and mental health through growing and eating nutritious food. Will previously served in the Royal Australian Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanical Engineer. Will has also worked for many years as a kite-surfing instructor. In 2021 Will completed his certificate in permaculture design and now provides educational workshops to the local veteran community here on the Sunshine Coast.