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| The NutritionSense Team: (L-R) Erika Harman, Kristine O'Sullivan, Kate Dwyer, Fiona Willer and Larissa Meecham |
B.A., B. Health Sc (Nut & Diet) (Hons)
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist and Owner and Founder of NutritionSense Dietitians and Allied Health
Fiona is available at Taringa 7 day Medical Centre for individual, partner and family consultations on Tuesdays 11am -4pm. Appointments outside of these hours and home visits are available by arrangement.
As well as taking the helm at NutritionSense Dietitians and Allied Health, Fiona has been a lecturer and clinical educator in Nutrition and Dietetics at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) since 2008 and now also coordinates the student Nutrition and Dietetics clinic at QUT Health Clinics. She also worked as a clinical dietitian in a wide range of areas at The Wesley Hospital, and coordinated The Wesley Hospital’s dietetic outpatient clinic, Dietitians Wesley up until the arrival of her first baby, Alexander, in 2010. Fiona served as an elected member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) Queensland Branch Executive from 2008-2010 and was awarded the 2007 Queensland Meals on Wheels Nutrition Award. Never one to shy away from a challenge, Fiona plans to start her PhD in 2011 (albeit part-time!).
Special interest areas:
· Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
· Compulsive overeating/binge eating behaviours
· Weight management using a non-diet approach
· Nutritional management of people who have had gastrointestinal surgery
‘My greatest passion is to help people find sensible, sustainable health through the enjoyment of food- I really enjoy facilitating and encouraging people to realize the healthiest versions of themselves. And to see the relief on a clients face when she is freed from the traumatizing diet-binge weight yo-yo cycle is deeply satisfying’
KATE DWYER
B. Health Sc (Nut & Diet)
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist
Kate is available at Taringa 7 day Medical Centre for individual, partner and family consultations on Saturdays from 8am to 4pm.
In addition to being part of the NutritionSense Dietitians team, Kate works at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH) as a clinical dietitian in the area of cancer care; particularly in nutrition assessment and intervention for those with head and neck cancers undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy and requiring modified texture diets, nasogastric tube or PEG feeding. She has also had extensive experience over a broad range of dietetic practice areas both in Australia and the UK.
Special interest areas:
· Cancer care – before, during and after medical treatment
· Diabetes management
· Nutritional management of people who have had gastrointestinal surgery
· Heart Disease – management of cholesterol levels for preventative and therapeutic care
· Weight management
‘There are so many misconceptions about diabetes – one of the best parts of my job is letting people know how the dietary and lifestyle changes that will make their lives longer and more enjoyable can actually be pretty straight forward. The smiles I get when they see their HbA1c levels, cholesterol and weight go down are just awesome!’
B. Health Sc (Human Nutrition), Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist
Kristine is available for individual consultations at Personal Best Kenmore and Personal Best City on alternating Wednesdays.
Kristine is a career private practice dietitian who also currently works as a consultant dietitian for medical centres in the Caboolture region, and as a clinical educator at the QUT Health Clinics Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic.
Special interest areas:
· Type 2 Diabetes management
· Weight management – loss and gain
· Heart Disease – management of cholesterol levels for preventative and therapeutic care
· Dietary management of gastrointestinal disorders such as IBS, food intolerances and celiac disease
‘Irritable Bowel Syndrome is estimated to affect one in five Australian women. That’s A LOT of people! There is now excellent evidence about dietary measures that can decrease pain, bloating and gas, and correct diarrhea and constipation. Dietitians are at the forefront of this research and our clients have never been so effectively relieved. If you’re having bowel issues and your doctor has ruled out any underlying nasty problems, come and see a dietitian- you don’t have to be traumatized by your bowels any more -we can really help!’
Dip. Home Science, Post Grad Cert (Dietetics)
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist
Erika is the specialist Paediatric Dietitian at NutritionSense Dietitians and Allied Health. With many years of experience in infant and child nutrition, including as Senior Paediatric Dietitian at Logan Hospital, Paediatric Community Dietitian for the Auckland District Health Board and in private paediatric practice in New Zealand, Erika’s young clientele and their carers benefit from her wealth of experience and knowledge. Erika is also trained in the highly regarded SOS (Sequential, Oral, Sensory) approach to feeding problems.
Erika is available for individual consultations in a growing number of locations around the Western Suburbs. Please contact us for current session locations and times.
Special interest areas:
· Feeding problems
· Introduction to solids
· Children with disabilities
· Childhood obesity
B. Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist
Larissa is the newest member of our team. At the moment, Larissa handles our correspondence consultations and group education sessions but will begin to consult from a new NutritionSense Dietitians site in Mt Gravatt early next year. Larissa also currently works at Lite ‘n’ Easy in their research and development area, but loves client contact and is keen to increase her face-to-face consulting time.
Special interest areas:
· Chronic disease management – diabetes and heart disease
· Weight management
