Our Dietitians work with families to assess and provide provide practical strategies for improving their child’s nutrition. Whether it be fussy eating, an eating disorder, tube feeding or food allergies, our Dietitians are able to help families enjoy mealtimes again with individualised therapy plans and close monitoring of children’s progress.
Dietitians
SAMANTHA
Samantha is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), who graduated with a Master of Dietetics from Deakin University. Since graduating, she has developed a keen interest in paediatrics, in particular how feeding therapy and responsive feeding can impact children’s relationship with food later in life.
Samantha aims to make mealtimes as stress-free as possible for the family, instead creating a fun, engaging environment in-clinic where exploring your food is permitted. This includes creating a mess and playing with it!
Samantha enjoys working with families to develop sustainable habits that will ensure good nutrition into adulthood. But also takes a holistic approach to nutrition, in which all foods fit as part of the journey to eat more!
Samantha is based at our Cheltenham site Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
EILENE
Eilene is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a Master of Dietetics from Deakin University. Before specialising in Paediatrics, she accumulated years of experience across the Private Practice, Sub-Acute, and Aged Care settings.
After having her own children and navigating the complexities of feeding, along with multiple allergies and eczema in the mix, Eilene developed a deep passion for Paediatric Nutrition and strong empathy for families that struggle the same. She understands that concerns regarding feeding, food and nutrition in children are often intricate and require a case-by-case approach and a whole lot of patience!
Eilene is dedicated to journey alongside families with the goal to create enjoyment in and to take stress out of feeding.
Eilene is based at our Kensington site on Tuesdays and alternate Wednesdays and our Cheltenham site on alternate Wednesdays.