Dietitian
Registered with Medicare, Veterans Affairs / DVA and private health funds
Louise is highly qualified and accomplished and is well known for always treating people with compassion and empathy. Unlike many other dietitians, Louise has both personal and professional experience with the low FODMAP diet, RPAH Elimination Diet / Failsafe Diet and gluten-free eating.
IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS), functional gut disorders, bacterial overgrowth, gastric motility issues and endometriosis are specialties, with many clients achieving life-changing results.
Lots of nutritionists and dietitians provide advice re IBS, however this is a specialised area, so if you want the best possible result it is important to see someone who specialises in this area and has BOTH professional and personal experience in gastrointestinal conditions.
Louise is the most experienced and qualified IBS and FODMAP dietary specialist on the Coffs Coast. She has completed several courses through Monash University regarding the treatment and diagnosis of IBS, as well as implementation of the low FODMAP diet and has attended numerous IBS courses and seminars. Louise understands the importance of listening to what people have to say, rather than simply providing generic information and a handout.
Louise has extensive experience with the RPAH elimination diet and can also discuss other medical conditions that you may not be aware of which sometimes mimic IBS and need to be ruled out.
Other interests: anti-inflammatory nutrition, the gut microbiome and the link between dysbiosis and anxiety/ depression, autoimmune conditions, inflammatory bowel conditions, chronic fatigue, weight management, sporting performance etc. If you are interested in gut health, we can also refer you for microbiome testing.
Louise has an interest in weight management and has motivated countless people to lose weight and keep it off. Her research into weight loss and fad diets was published in a scientific journal and received widespread media exposure. She puts a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing, intuitive eating and establishing a positive body image.
Louise has supported people who have undergone bariatric surgery for over 16 years – to ensure that they achieve the best possible outcome from their surgery.
Louise is the most experienced ACCREDITED SPORTS DIETITIAN on the Coffs Coast. She has also completed the Level 1 Triathlon Coaching Course and Level 2 Coaching Principles through the NSW Academy of Sport, in addition to her personal training qualifications. She has undergone further training through Monash University involving exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome in athletes.
Louise has had the privilege of providing sports nutrition advice to athletes around Australia, from a variety of different sports and levels(from beginner to elite athlete). Louise previously competed in triathlons, in events ranging from sprint (500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) to Ironman (3.8k swim, 180k bike, 42.2k run).
Louise enjoys the relaxed lifestyle that comes with living on the beautiful Coffs Coast, and although no longer able to compete in triathlons due to a back injury, she keeps fit by training with her husband Col, and running on Coffs Coast Nutrition’s AlterG anti-gravity treadmill. She also loves to go for leisurely walks along the beach.
