Kim is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) with more than 13 years’ experience and is also a senior clinician at St Vincent’s Public Hospital. Coming from an elite dancing background, Kim then completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. She has since worked across the spectrum of nutrition care, from acute hospital, rehabilitation, outpatient, community and residential care settings, to hospital food service management. In addition to presenting on multiple nutrition topics nationally and being an invited speaker, Kim has undertaken advanced training in gastrostomy management and has published in this area.
Special Interest
Experienced in all areas of adult nutrition, Kim has particular interest in:
- Weight loss
- Diabetes and cardiovascular disease
- Sports nutrition
- Head and neck cancer
- Nutrition support and enteral feeding
- Nutritional management of swallowing problems
- Thyroid surgery
Assessment
An initial appointment with Kim involves assessment of your diet and health to diagnose nutritional issues and formulate personalised interventions. It is Kim’s ability to translate scientific nutrition information into real world advice on what to eat that is core to her practical approach. Ongoing monitoring, evaluation and re-assessment of your nutritional needs via review appointments is an important part of evaluating progress and ensuring therapy is meeting your goals.
Kim values being part of a multidisciplinary team and believes in using the best available evidence to achieve successful outcomes for her clients. Outside of work, Kim is kept busy trying to keep up with her two young sons.
Our ENT Team
All of our specialists are fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeon and have undertaken additional sub-specialist training.
Our ear nose and throat specialists will take the time to work through the process with you to ensure the best outcome.
Our surgeons are also members of the Australian Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery.
If you’d like to understand more about treatment and surgical options, contact us today or make an online booking.
