About Amanda
Hi, I'm AmandaI'm an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a special interest in IBS and gut health - and I've lived with IBS and food intolerances myself for more than 15 years.
I know how much digestive symptoms can affect everyday life, from what you eat and wear to how comfortable you feel going out, travelling or simply making plans. My approach combines evidence-based nutrition with a genuine understanding of what it's like to live with ongoing gut symptoms. |
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Why I chose to specialise in gut health
I began studying health and nutrition in 2007, around the same time I was experiencing my own ongoing health and digestive issues. As I learned more about nutrition and began making changes to support my own health, I developed a strong interest in digestive health and the many factors that can influence how we feel.
That interest eventually became a clinical focus.
For more than a decade, I've been helping people better understand their digestive symptoms, navigate food and nutrition with greater confidence, and find practical strategies to support their gut health.
My own experience with IBS has also shaped the way I work with clients today.
→ Read more about my IBS journey
That interest eventually became a clinical focus.
For more than a decade, I've been helping people better understand their digestive symptoms, navigate food and nutrition with greater confidence, and find practical strategies to support their gut health.
My own experience with IBS has also shaped the way I work with clients today.
→ Read more about my IBS journey
Experience and Qualifications
I've been an Accredited Practising Dietitian since 2014, with experience across hospital, allergy and private practice settings.
My previous roles include working within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Allergy Unit, The Sydney Adventist Hospital, and Newtown Nutrition before establishing Feel Your Best Nutrition in 2019.
My previous roles include working within the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Allergy Unit, The Sydney Adventist Hospital, and Newtown Nutrition before establishing Feel Your Best Nutrition in 2019.
- Master of Nutrition & Dietetics – University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Health Sciences – University of Adelaide
- Certificate 4 Fitness (Personal Training) – Institute of Personal Trainers
- Paediatric Gastrointestinal & Immunological Disease National Training – Centre for Advanced Learning
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) – Dietitians Australia
- Accredited G.E.M.M Clinician – Cell-Logic
A few things you might not know about me...
🌿 I love nature and spending time in my Adelaide Hills garden.
🥗 I'm a genuine foodie — enjoying food is important to me!
🥁 I spent eight years playing drums in a heavy metal band.
📚 Learning fills my cup and I rarely stop exploring health, wellbeing, spirituality and personal development.
🧘 I'm much better at keeping busy than relaxing... although I'm working on that one!
My approach to working with you
I believe good nutrition support should feel collaborative, practical and personalised.
My aim is to help you better understand your symptoms, explore what may be contributing to them and develop strategies that fit realistically into your life.
I take the time to listen to your story and understand your symptoms, health history and individual circumstances before deciding where to focus. Recommendations are guided by current evidence, while also taking into account your individual health history, symptoms, preferences and goals.
Most importantly, I want you to leave our consultations with a clear understanding of what we're working on, why it matters and what your next steps are.
My aim is to help you better understand your symptoms, explore what may be contributing to them and develop strategies that fit realistically into your life.
I take the time to listen to your story and understand your symptoms, health history and individual circumstances before deciding where to focus. Recommendations are guided by current evidence, while also taking into account your individual health history, symptoms, preferences and goals.
Most importantly, I want you to leave our consultations with a clear understanding of what we're working on, why it matters and what your next steps are.
Ready to take the next step?
If you'd like personalised support with your IBS or gut health, there are two ways we can work together.
The Gut Recovery ProgramMy signature program combines the Gut Recovery Method with personalised online consultations, practical resources and ongoing support to help you make lasting improvements in your IBS symptoms and gut health.
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Individual consultationsPrefer individual consultations? I offer flexible appointment options for IBS and gut health, as well as a range of other nutrition and health concerns.
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Continue exploring
If you'd like to keep exploring, you can learn more about IBS, my approach to gut health and food intolerances below.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Learn more about IBS, what can influence symptoms and the different approaches that may help.
→ Read about IBS
The Gut Recovery Method
Discover my seven-stage framework for understanding your gut, improving symptoms and supporting long-term gut health.
→ Read about The Gut Recovery method
Food Intolerances
Learn more about food intolerances, how they're identified and the evidence-based approaches used to manage them.
→ Read about Food Intolerances
Learn more about IBS, what can influence symptoms and the different approaches that may help.
→ Read about IBS
The Gut Recovery Method
Discover my seven-stage framework for understanding your gut, improving symptoms and supporting long-term gut health.
→ Read about The Gut Recovery method
Food Intolerances
Learn more about food intolerances, how they're identified and the evidence-based approaches used to manage them.
→ Read about Food Intolerances