Nutrition advice that accounts for the whole picture
Evidence-based doesn't mean generic. Here's what actually happens in a consultation, and why it's built the way it is.
Evidence-based, not trend-based
Every recommendation is grounded in current clinical evidence and matched to your specific condition, bloodwork and GP correspondence where relevant — not a generic protocol or the latest social media diet trend. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Shilpi is bound by Dietitians Australia's Code of Conduct, which is part of why this site doesn't run patient testimonials: professional guidelines restrict their use in advertising, so trust here is built on credentials, referring-practitioner endorsements and a transparent method instead.
The gut–brain connection
Digestive symptoms — IBS, bloating, food sensitivities — are frequently tangled up with stress, anxiety and mental health. Rather than treating those as separate referrals, training in CBT, DBT, ACT and mindfulness-based nutrition therapy means both sides can be addressed in the same consultation, with the same practitioner.
Culturally responsive, not culturally generic
Consultations run in English, Hindi or Punjabi, and every meal plan is built around food you'd actually cook — rice, roti, dal, festival meals — rather than asking you to adopt an unfamiliar diet on top of an already difficult diagnosis.
What a first consultation looks like
- A full review of your current diet, lifestyle, medical history and any GP referral notes.
- A conversation about what's realistic for your household, work schedule and budget — not just what's clinically ideal.
- A practical plan, with a clear review schedule rather than a one-off handout.
Ready to book?
GP referral or not, Medicare, DVA or private — start with the appointment option that suits you.