Sharing more than
just recipes for success.

Sharing more than just recipes for success.

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Hi, I'm Elissa -
the Dietitian's mentor.

So, what does that mean? Well, after 20 years as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and 7 years in private practice specialising in digestive health and gastroenterology, I’m now sharing what I’ve learned with other dietitians. Like many in our profession, I believe learning is a lifelong pursuit. I’d love to see supervision continuing into the mid and late-career stages become the new normal in the dietetics community. When I discovered it for myself just a few years ago it transformed my practice and mindset, and I want the same for you!

I invite you into a safe space of learning and growth, where I’ll share innovative approaches and proven techniques, helping you find new tools for solving persistent problems, as well as giving moral and practical support as you navigate the tricky parts of life as a clinical dietitian.

Suffering from
‘imposter syndrome’?

You’re not alone.

I’ve supervised, mentored, and worked with hundreds of dietitians – from recent grads to seasoned clinical veterans – and the majority express doubts about their own expertise.

Do you :

  • Find it hard to feel like an authority on the range of topics your clients raise with you in one-on-ones (despite spending a lot of your free time studying the latest research)?

  • Feel frustrated when the low FODMAP diet doesn't get the results you want for your IBS clients, but aren't sure what to try next?

  • Worry that your prescribed interventions might have unintended consequences (like an elimination diet triggering an eating disorder)?

  • End up watching your clients drop off after a couple of sessions, despite your best efforts to help them?

  • Feel professionally isolated, unable to find a sounding board with the right experience to truly empathise with the challenges you’re facing?

Hear Crystal's story
about working with Elissa.

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"I am so grateful for Elissa's support and mentorship to date."

"I am feeling more confident working with my IBS clients and have broadened by toolbox to support them (outside of just the low FODMAP diet). I feel like I can better support them to get results, and in a 'safer' manner without relying on eliminating foods."

Crystal Austin

Crystal Austin Nutrition Pty Ltd

"Elissa is an amazing mentor and working with her has been such a valuable experience."

"I always leave our sessions with a newfound clarity, insight and confidence. She is incredibly supportive, warm, experienced and skilled at seamlessly integrating tailored medical nutrition therapy, the human side of helping people with counselling and behavior change and the nuances of the non-diet approach. I am so thankful to have Elissa as a mentor!"

Misa Mojarrabi

Wander and Nourish Nutrition

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I believe you’re already
a great dietitian.

You’ve studied and worked hard to get to where you are now.
The fact that you want to do better is proof that you really care about your clients.
I believe things can and will get better – sometimes you just need someone to show you how.

With my help, you can :

  • Regain your clinical confidence, getting access to the right resources of easily absorbed information. I’ll also coach you on how to steer conversations with clients in the right direction.

  • Add innovative, evidence-based approaches to your toolkit, such as my REVIBE method for IBS treatment and gut-directed hypnotherapy.

  • Gain alternatives to potentially problematic treatments for clients at risk of disordered eating.

  • Craft strategic client journeys that clearly map out expectations, lay the framework for measurable symptom improvement, and foster a safe, sustainable, and profitable clinical practice.

  • Break through professional isolation by sharing and reflecting on your experiences in a safe space, with someone who knows their stuff and has been in the same situation.

Take the first step
towards a healthier practice.

Get in touch to book your free exploration session.

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Standard IBS treatments giving
you a funny gut feeling?

I can relate.

Having worked in digestive health for 20 years, I’ve seen first-hand the rise of elimination diets – principally the low FODMAP approach – as the go-to treatment for IBS patients. And while it has a place in managing symptoms for some, its highly restrictive and complex nature can dramatically impact quality of life. It can even trigger disordered eating. That’s why I’ve devised a better and safer way, leveraging the latest techniques and my decades of practical experience.

Not the supervision
from our uni days…

My memories of being supervised during my professional placement towards the end of my dietetics degree are having a senior APD frequently criticise my reasoning, question my knowledge, and ultimately leave me less confident than when I began. But it doesn’t have to be this way! I and other dietitians around Australia and the world are reinventing supervision for dietitians, making it synonymous with professional and personal prosperity in the dietetics community.

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Want to talk through your clinical challenges, bolster your knowledge base, or get help changing direction? One-on-one supervision is a safe, productive, and rewarding way to talk things through, learn new tools and boost your confidence.

Starting at just $180 per month* (+GST) for:

  • 1 x One-on-One 60-minute mentoring session with me.
  • Email support between sessions.**
  • Emergency/urgent support sessions as required.***
  • Free access to all my digital resources for patients.****
  • Free access to all my digital resources for dietitians.****
  • Discounted access to my e-Learning packages and dietitian clinical guides.
  • Downloadable continuing professional development (CPD) record provided at the end of each year for Dietitians Australia requirements
  • Professional reference provided on request.

NOTE :

* $180 monthly fee is for a minimum 12-month commitment. Ad hoc monthly sessions can be purchased for $240 (+GST).
** Email support is provided with limits outlined in the contract.
*** Emergency support is provided when possible within 48 hours of request.
**** Excluding clinical guides which are available at a discounted rate.

Our small group sessions offer all the features of the one-on-one option (at a more affordable price point), plus the added benefits of sharing your experiences in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Starting at $120 per month* (+GST) for:

  • 1 x 90-minute mentoring session in a group of 3-4 people with me.
  • Email support between sessions.**
  • Emergency/urgent support sessions as required.***
  • Free access to all my digital resources for patients.****
  • Free access to all my digital resources for dietitians.****
  • Discounted access to my e-Learning packages and dietitian clinical guides.
  • Downloadable continuing professional development (CPD) record provided at the end of each year for Dietitians Australia requirements
  • Professional reference provided on request.

NOTE :

* $120 monthly fee is for a minimum 12-month commitment. Ad hoc monthly sessions can be purchased for $240 (+GST).
** Email support is provided with limits outlined in the contract.
*** Emergency support is provided when possible within 48 hours of request.
**** Excluding clinical guides which are available at a discounted rate.

Completed your bachelors degree and need to find a mentor to receive your accreditation? As a qualified APD I regularly assist mentees navigate this pre-requisite for getting accredited as a clinical dietitian.

$180 per month* (+GST) for:

  • Step-by-step guidance on the admin involved in completing the DA-APD mentoring program.
  • 1 x One-on-one 60-minute mentoring session with me.
  • Email support between sessions.**
  • Emergency/urgent support sessions as required.***
  • Free access to all my digital resources for patients.****
  • Free access to all my digital resources for dietitians.****
  • Discounted access to my e-Learning packages and dietitian clinical guides.
  • Assistance compiling CVs, selection criteria responses, job applications, plus job interview training and tips.
  • Professional reference provided on request.
  • Completion of all mentor-specific requirements for the DA-APD mentoring program.

NOTE:

The DA-APD mentoring program requires 12 hours of contact time over a minimum 12-month period. Therefore, choosing to work with me as a mentor requires a 12-month commitment.

In-between-session support - if something comes up between sessions you can always email me. I check my emails every business day (Mon-Fri) and will aim to respond to your message within 48 hours. Further details are supplied in the contract and can be viewed on request.

* $180 monthly fee is for a minimum 12-month commitment. Ad hoc monthly sessions can be purchased for $240 (+GST).
** Email support is provided with limits outlined in the contract.
*** Emergency support is provided when possible within 48 hours of request.
**** Excluding clinical guides which are available at a discounted rate.

How supervision has been
a superpower for dietitians like you.

Seeking
self-guided learning?

Not everyone wants to jump into face-to-face learning straight away. If you’re not ready for supervision yet, or you’re keen for some extra homework or patient resources, browse our extensive range of digital downloads for dietitians and your clients below.

You can also embark on innovative e-Learning courses in emerging areas of digestive health, informed by the latest evidence plus years of my practical experience refining best practices for treatment of disorders like IBS.

My supervision
secret sauce.

The key ingredients to why choosing to work with me will leave you (and your patients) feeling fully satisfied.

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100% judgement free
(with no hidden nasties).

You are safe to share, be vulnerable, and admit you don’t have all the answers. We all feel like we are ‘winging it’ sometimes, but together we’ll work on strategies to instill renewed confidence in your practice.

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Sick of FODMAP sheets? Let’s try
something new.

I know the frustration of feeling like you have only one trick in your bag to offer patients. I can show you new ways to help patients live symptom-free while having a happy and healthy relationship with a wide range of foods.

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Helping you put food
on your own table too...

I’m not a marketing guru, but I know a thing or two about setting up your client journey so you can deliver real, measurable outcomes for your clients, building a sustainable practice in the process.

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