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Dr Brooke Harcourt
Dr Brooke Harcourt
Dr Brooke Harcourt
Paediatric and Disability Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Jessie Pearson
Dr Brooke Harcourt
Dr Brooke Harcourt
Paediatric and Gut Health Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Emma Turner
Dr Brooke Harcourt
Julia Villani
Paediatric and Disability Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Julia Villani
Tess Handrinos
Julia Villani
Paediatric and Eating Disorder Dietitian Feeding Therapist
Leticia Jose
Tess Handrinos
Tess Handrinos
Paediatric and Maternal Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Tess Handrinos
Tess Handrinos
Tess Handrinos
Paediatric Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Cassy Quick
Juliette Guerrera
Juliette Guerrera
Paediatric and Maternal Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Juliette Guerrera
Juliette Guerrera
Juliette Guerrera
Paediatric and Disability Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Michelle Currie
Juliette Guerrera
Michelle Currie
Graduate Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Gabrielle Orr
Gabrielle Orr
Michelle Currie
Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Leesa Harcourt
Leesa Harcourt
Leesa Harcourt
Early Childhood Educator / Kindergarten Teacher / Play Therapist and Key Worker
Stephanie Farr
Leesa Harcourt
Leesa Harcourt
Teacher / Guidance Counsellor / Play Therapist
Kellie Collett
Kellie Collett
Kellie Collett
Operations Manager
Danni Merritt
Kellie Collett
Kellie Collett
Administrator
Dr Brooke Harcourt APD PhD
Passionate about all children achieving health through nutrition therapy
Paediatric Dietitian
Disability Dietitian
Eating Disorder Dietitian
Maternal Health Dietitian
Proudly Neurodivergent
Brooke is an approachable nutrition therapist with over a decade of experience in infant and child nutrition and metabolism conditions.
Brooke is passionate about giving children the best chance for health over the course of their life and believes that excellent early life nutrition is key for this. She understands that some members of the community have trouble accessing nutrition because of developmental conditions, disabilities and delayed skill development. Brooke has an indepth knowledge of the development of eating processes and skill development, the reasons behind food choices and optimising eating environments; so can help parents and children work towards making positive changes to their nutrition intake. Brooke is an SOS Feeding Therapist, but recognises this is not suitable for all clients so incorporates multiple approaches into her therapy design including Responsive Feeding Therapy and food chaining.
In more recent times Brooke has enjoyed teaching and passing on her feeding therapy methods to the newer Family Dietetics team members. This has allowed her practice to expand and ultimately help more learn how to love and access more foods.
Brooke sees patients at Therapy Kitchen, Complete Children's Health and Ascot Vale Paediatrics
Emma Turner APD
Dietitian and Feeding Therapist
Paediatric Dietitian
Disability Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Emma graduated with an Honours Degree Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Monash University. She then completed post graduate Paediatric specialisation training, Feeding Therapy training (Responsive Feeding Therapy, SOS Feeding) and ARFID training.
Emma enjoys exploring the sensory properties of foods with her clients and helping them to increase their food vocabulary.
So its no surprise that Emma describes herself as a passionate foodie, and loves to cook and enjoy good food with family and friends.
Emma sees clients at Therapy Kitchen and Complete Children's Health Keilor.
Julia Villani APD
Dietitian and Feeding Therapist
Paediatric Dietitian
Disability Dietitian
Credentialised Eating Disorder Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Julia graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice from La Trobe University. She has since completed extra studies on paediatric feeding disorders as well as becoming a credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. Julia has experience working with both adults and children and loves working with families to achieve their nutritional goals.
With her proud Italian background, food and cooking has always been a big part of Julia’s life which is why she is passionate about improving clients relationship with food and helping clients discover how to improve their nutrition with simple, and personalised plans.
On the weekends you’ll find Julia cooking for her family and friends, taking her dog on adventures, and relaxing at home!
Julia sees clients at Therapy Kitchen in North Melbourne Mon - Friday and Sat by appointment.
Felix & Sage every second Wednesday
Leticia Jose APD
Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist
Paediatric Dietitian
Disability Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Leticia graduated with a Master of Dietetics from Latrobe University and has since completed specialisations in Paediatrics and Disability dietetics and is dually qualified as a Feeding Therapist.
Leticia works her food learning magic with young children learning about first foods and those with communication delays which might otherwise decrease there participation in therapies.
Leticia frequently makes our mouths water with the delicious dishes she cooks with her clients in Therapy Kitchen and can make scone dough rise like no other.
Leticia sees clients at Therapy Kitchen in North Melbourne and Maternal Infant Wellbeing Melbourne in Parkville.
Juliette Guerrera APD
Dietitian and Feeding Therapist
Graduate Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Juliette studied Bachelor of Applied Science & Masters of Dietetic Practice at Latrobe University. Juliette is passionate about helping children and families reach nutritional goals. She enjoys recommending alternatives for clients with intolerances and specific dietary needs. She makes food enjoyable and helps grow her clients interest in new dishes.
Juliette has recently joined the Family Dietetics team as a new grad dietitian. She sees clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Juliette sees clients at Therapy Kitchen in North Melbourne.
Michelle Currie APD
Dietitian and Feeding Therapist
Graduate Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice from La Trobe University. She worked as a Feeding Therapist with Family Dietetics before joining as Graduate Dietitian.
Michelle is passionate about supporting individuals and families to build positive relationships with food. Being a mum to two teenagers she understands the joys and challenges of nurturing healthy eating habits in children. She takes a warm and compassionate approach to assist and support her clients unique needs.
Michelle is passionate foodie, she loves to cook and share food with her loved ones. She also enjoys riding her bike and travelling with her family.
Michelle sees clients of all aged at Therapy Kitchen, North Melbourne on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.
Cassy Quick APD
Paediatric Dietitian and Feeding Therapist
Paediatric Dietitian
Feeding Therapist
Scientist
Cassy sees clients in our Melton clinic on Friday and via Telehealth and home visits in the outer west of Melbourne in Ballarat and Melton regions on other days by appointment.
Jessie Pearson APD
Dietitian
Accredited Practicing Dietitian
Gut Health Dietitian (specialising in food intolerances, including Low FODMAP diet and RPAH Elimination Diet)
Eating Disorder Dietitian
Paediatric Dietitian
Former Primary School Teacher
Jessie is an experienced Accredited Practicing Dietitian and former Primary School Teacher who has worked in clinical, community and aged-care dietetics. She graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from Monash University. Jessie is passionate about providing expert nutrition advice to people of all ages and enjoys taking time to develop rapport with her patients to ensure she is providing tailored advice suitable to their individual needs.
As someone with Irritable Bowel Syndrome and associated food intolerances, Jessie provides very specialised help to her patient’s with identifying and managing their food intolerances. She also has first-hand experience with her own family navigating introduction to solids, fussy eating and weight management. Throughout her dietetics and teaching careers, Jessie has developed an in-depth knowledge and experience working with members of the community with developmental conditions, disabilities and delayed skill development.
In her spare time, Jessie loves baking and sharing fabulous creations with her family. She also loves to spend time growing vegetables and playing with her dogs.
Jessie sees clients of all ages at Therapy Kitchen in North Melbourne or via telehealth.
Leesa Harcourt, BEd
Teacher, Play Therapist
Leesa has 2 decades of experience in childcare, education and childhood developmental assessment.
Her recent additional qualifications in Childhood Trauma, Play Therapy, Lego Therapy and Feeding Therapy enable her to provide a holistic and individualised therapeutic approach for her patients.
Leesa sees clients for:
- Anxiety
- Routine establishment
- PDA personality traits
- School transitions
- School readiness
- Childhood Trauma
- Early Childhood Educator training in disability and inclusion.
Leesa sees clients from our clinic locations, Telehealth and as a mobile service.
