Independent Consulting Dietitian
ABN 53 357 080 021

Qualifications: Accredited Practising Dietitian, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics, Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

Rachel has over 14 years’ experience which includes the nutritional education and care of children with diabetes, gastrointestinal problems and diseases, fussy eating, failure to thrive, neonatal care, congenital heart disease, and cancer. She has also provided education to pregnant women in the area of general pregnancy nutrition and gestational diabetes. She has worked both interstate and overseas, and spent the last 8 years at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Adelaide. Rachel has also been involved in lecturing, tutoring and clinical supervision to Nutrition and Dietetic Students from Flinders University.

Rachel consults in her private practice from Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park and Wayville rooms, and has a particular interest in supporting children with food allergies and intolerances. She is committed to seeing children who are facing these challenges thrive.

Helping children and families with: food allergies, fussy and problem eating, solids introduction to infants and general nutrition for toddlers and children, lactose/sucrose/fructose intolerance, failure to thrive/underweight, overweight, pregnancy nutrition and gestational diabetes, and nutrition support for complex medical conditions.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Kensington Park
360 Magill Road
Kensington Park SA 5068
T: 08 7123 6176

Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034
T: 08 7123 6177

Independent Consulting Allergy Dietitian
ABN 27 914 471 446

Qualifications: Bachelor of Environmental Health, Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Member of the Dietitian’s Association of Australia, Associate Member of the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology & Allergy (ASCIA).

Laura is a friendly and caring Paediatric Allergy Dietitian with over 17 years’ experience working with children and families across Adelaide. In addition to consulting in private practice at Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale and Wayville locations, Laura works as specialist Paediatric Allergy Dietitian with the Allergy/Immunology Team at Flinders Medical Centre. Laura is also an active member of the ASCIA Dietitian’s committee, presenting at national conferences and developing/reviewing ASCIA resources.

Laura has extensive experience in working with children and young families to decrease their stress at mealtimes and assist with ensuring optimal nutrition for growth and development. As a mum of two children, she understands the stress and demands of young children and can provide you with simple, practical, easy to understand nutrition advice to guide your family through.

Laura prides herself on being caring and understanding to your needs. She will actively listen to your concerns and give you guidance based on realistic goals and advice.

Helping children and families with: complex food allergies (IgE and non IgE mediated), infant feeding and introduction to solids, faltering growth, fussy feeders, dietary support for breastfeeding mothers, gastrointestinal conditions (coeliac disease, sucrose, fructose and lactose malabsorption, low FODMAP diets), eczema, ASD/ADHD and associated feeding difficulties.

Make an appointment:

Adelaide Paediatrics Morphett Vale
221-223 Main South Road
Morphett Vale SA 5162
T: 08 7123 6163

Adelaide Paediatrics Wayville
The Terraces
4-6 Goodwood Road
Wayville SA 5034
T: 08 7123 6177