Can you tell us a bit about your professional background?

I started my career in nutrition after completing a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Nutritional Medicine in 2013. I worked in the field for a few years, but felt I wanted to deepen my knowledge and become a dietitian, which had always been a dream of mine. I returned to university to complete another undergraduate degree and then a Masters in Dietetics: a decision I’m so glad I made! It gave me the tools and confidence to offer more comprehensive care and led me to discover my specialty areas.

I worked in a private practice that focused on the first 1000 days (from conception to toddlerhood), and this role gave me access to internationally-recognised training in fertility and pregnancy. I also helped write content and resources for these programs. Over time, I found myself working with many women experiencing fertility issues, and began to focus my professional development in women’s health.

Can you tell us a bit about yourself, on a personal level?

I’m a quiet person by nature, but I’m always ready to speak up about the things I care deeply about. I’m a big animal lover and share my home with a sweet little cat: one of a litter born to a pregnant stray I rescued with my mum (who kept the mum!).

I’ve fallen in love with Pilates over the past few years: it grounds me, and helps me feel strong, especially on those low-energy days. I also love reading, particularly Japanese or Korean fiction that features cats. And baking is one of my favourite ways to unwind: it keeps my hands busy and quietens my mind.

What areas of women’s health are you particularly passionate about?

I’m especially passionate about supporting women with subfertility and related conditions, like PCOS and endometriosis. Helping women feel better in their bodies and achieve their dreams of starting a family is incredibly meaningful to me.

I also love supporting women across the reproductive journey (from preconception, through pregnancy, and into the postpartum period) to optimise both their health and their baby’s.

I have a particular interest in dysautonomia, which disproportionately affects women and can be incredibly challenging to manage. Having been diagnosed with it myself, I bring both lived and clinical experience to my care.

Overall, I’m driven by a desire to help women improve their quality of life, no matter what brings them through the door.

What can patients expect when they come to see you?

You won’t find rigid meal plans or strict diets here! I focus on what we can add to your diet to support better health, not what we need to cut out.

Our first session is 60 minutes: we’ll cover your medical history, dietary habits, lifestyle, supplements, and more. From there, we work together to set achievable goals that are meaningful to you.

I tailor my approach depending on where someone is in their health journey. That could mean recommending dietary adjustments, a specific supplement, exploring mindfulness, encouraging gentle movement, or even working on your relationship with food through journaling.

Review appointments are 40 minutes in duration: we use this time to check in on goals, talk through any challenges, and tweak strategies as needed.

My ultimate aim is to equip you with the tools and confidence to manage your health independently: I’m here to support and guide you along the way.

Can you discuss a particularly rewarding or memorable experience you’ve had working with a patient? What did you learn from that experience?

One patient stands out in particular: a woman who came to see me with debilitating, frequent bowel movements that left her housebound. Everything she ate seemed to worsen her symptoms. During our initial consult, she shared the traumatic history of when these symptoms began. It was emotional, and she told me it was the first time she had ever told anyone her full story. At her next appointment, she hadn’t had a single bowel accident. She said she felt healed just from being able to speak openly. That experience deeply moved me. It showed me the incredible power of the brain–gut connection and reinforced that sometimes the most healing thing we can do is simply listen. That’s something I carry into every consultation.

Finally, what do you hope patients take away from their interactions with you and the Maven Centre?

I hope patients leave feeling truly listened to, supported, and understood. I want them to walk away with realistic and personalised ideas of what health looks like for them: not an idealised version. I want them to feel confident in their food choices, empowered with knowledge, and have a better relationship with food and their body. Most of all, I want them to feel like they’re getting back something they may have lost: whether that’s hope, energy, or simply feeling like themselves again.