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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 in-depth 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 a neurodiverse affirming Feeding Therapist, and incorporates multiple approaches into her therapy design including Responsive Feeding Therapy, SOS Therapy, AEIOU and food chaining theory.

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, Ascot Vale Paediatrics and Red House Paediatrics.

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 in Ascot Vale and Complete Children's Health Keilor.

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 Practising 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 Ascot Vale and Croydon or via telehealth. 

Paediatric Dietitian

Disability Dietitian

Feeding Therapist

Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician

 Bec graduated with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition from La Trobe University and a Master of Dietetics from Monash University. 

Bec is a credentialled eating disorder dietitian, specialised paediatric dietitian and feeding therapist. 

Bec specialises in working with children and their families experiencing feeding difficulties, sensory challenges and limited food variety. 

As a neurodivergent person herself, Bec brings both her clinical expertise and her lived experience, offering an empathic, and non-judgmental approach. 

Bec sees clients at Therapy Kitchen in Ascot Vale, weekly Monday & Tuesday, and fortnightly Thursday & Saturday and at Food Play Grow on Wednesday and Thursday fortnightly. 

Paediatric Dietitian

Disability Dietitian

Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian

Feeding Therapist

Izzy 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. Izzy has experience working with both adults and children and loves working with families to achieve their nutritional goals.

Izzy sees clients at Therapy Kitchen in Ascot Vale, via our Mobile Service and Telehealth Monday- Saturday. And at Food Play Grow on Wednesday and Thursday.

Disability and Paediatric Dietitian 

Feeding Therapist 

Michelle graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science and Master of Dietetic Practice from La Trobe University.  

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, Ascot Vale on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, via Telehealth and Mobile Services.

Accredited Practicing Dietitian

Paediatric and Disability Dietitian

Eating Disorder Dietitian - Working towards Credentialisation

Languages: Mandarin, Cantonese, English

Ange is an experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian, specialising in Paediatrics and Disability. She studied at Monash for her Masters Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Since completing this Ange has developed a passion for teaching children, especially those that are neurodivergent how to expand on their food variety and achieve their potential through good nourishment.

In her spare time, Ange loves all things food and exploring Melbourne's rich food culture and sharing fabulous creations with her family. She also loves to spend time and playing with her sausage dog- Ayana.  

Ange's comfort food is noodles, and her favourite holiday.

She can also be found hanging around all fancy in a aerial hoop in her spare time!

Ange sees clients of all ages at Therapy Kitchen in Ascot Vale Tuesday- Saturday by appointment and also practices from our Melton clinic.

Accredited Practicing Dietitian

Trainee Paediatric and Disability Dietitian

Interest in Sport Dietetics in Teenagers 

Monique graduated with a Master of Dietetics from Deakin University. 

Monique is a self-proclaimed foodie and is dedicated to creating supportive and empowering experiences surrounding food exploration. She has a special interest in paediatrics and disability dietetics and enjoys working closely with children, adolescents and their families. 

Monique is passionate about nurturing healthy habits and helping individuals build confidence and a positive relationship with food.

In her spare time, Monique enjoys being involved in calisthenics and dance, both as a performer and coach. 

Monique sees clients of all ages at Food Play Grow, Hastings on Tuesday, Wednesday and Therapy Kitchen, Ascot Vale on Thursday-Saturday. 

Accredited Practicing Dietitian

Trainee Paediatric and Disability Dietitian

Madison graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and a Master of Dietetics from Deakin University.

Madison is passionate about helping people of all ages feel more confident with food and work towards goals that matter to them. She loves building on each person’s strengths and finds it incredibly rewarding supporting people to achieve things they may not have thought possible. She has a special interest in paediatric nutrition, and also enjoys working with adults, particularly in women’s health, including fertility, nourishing your body during pregnancy, menopause and beyond. Madison brings a neuroaffirming and trauma-informed approach to her practice.

In her spare time, you will find Madison in her kitchen experimenting with new recipes alongside her sourdough starter, frolicking in the park with her dogs, or unwinding in a yoga class.

Madi sees clients of all ages at Therapy Kitchen Ascot Vale and Croydon Monday - Saturday 

Accredited Practicing Dietitian

Trainee Paediatric and Disability Dietitian

Eliza is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a passion for helping children and families build positive relationships with food. She has a special interest in paediatric nutrition and feeding therapy, supporting children to expand food variety, navigate feeding challenges, and meet their growth and nutrition goals. Eliza enjoys working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams to provide practical, evidence-based care tailored to each child's unique needs. 

Outside the clinic, Eliza loves exploring food, experimenting with new recipes, and cooking and baking for family and friends. She enjoys running outdoors, spending time at the beach, and discovering Melbourne's diverse food scene. Her favourite thing to bake is a classic carrot cake!

Eliza sees clients of all ages at Therapy Kitchen, Ascot Vale on Tuesday-Saturday. 

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 Food Play Grow and via mobile services on the Peninsula between Tuesday and Friday