Hi, I’m Monica

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I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a passion for food and the role it plays in our physical, emotional, cultural, and social wellbeing. From a young age, my love for food and movement was shaped through sport and cooking. Growing up in rural New Zealand, access to nutrition education was limited, which sparked my curiosity and ultimately led me to pursue a career in dietetics at the University of Otago.

Today, I’m dedicated to helping people cut through the confusion that often surrounds nutrition. My approach focuses on translating evidence-based research into clear, practical strategies that can be realistically integrated into everyday life.

I support a diverse range of individuals, including those recently diagnosed with conditions such as type 2 diabetes or metabolic associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), as well as people managing IBS or navigating hormonal changes related to PCOS or perimenopause.

Nutrition plays a key role in managing these conditions, and my goal is to help clients better understand how their food choices can support their health. I provide personalised nutrition guidance tailored to each individual’s lifestyle, preferences, and goals, there are no cookie-cutter plans here.

Nutrition is personal - let’s make it delicious.

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Education and Qualifications

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) - Dietitians Australia

Master of Dietetics - University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition - University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand

Trained in the use of a low-FODMAP diet for IBS - Monash University

Eating Disorders for Dietitians Training - The Mindful Dietitian (Fiona Sutherland, APD)

What can I help with?

  • Finding your “happy weight” through sustainable healthy eating habits – whatever that looks like for you.

  • Managing gut conditions and symptoms including:

    • Coeliac disease

    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

    • Bloating / Constipation / Diarrhoea

    • Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)

    • Food intolerances

  • Metabolic health and conditions including:

    • Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes

    • Hypertension (high blood pressure)

    • Hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol)

    • Gout

  • Hormonal conditions including:

    • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

    • Peri-menopause

  • Plant-based nutrition

  • Sports nutrition

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Food gets overcomplicated - let me simplify it for you

As a clinical dietitian, I have worked with a diverse range of individuals from various backgrounds, each with unique health concerns and lifestyles. No two people are the same, and that means there is never a one size fits all approach with nutrition.

Nutrition science is always changing and there is an abundance of misinformation coming from the news, social media, your neighbour, and everyone in between - let me smooth it out and provide clarity for what is relevant for you.

I’m not perfect and neither should you be! Food is so much more than its nutrition - it is culture, social, emotional, celebrations, intimacy. I work WITH you not at you.

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