About Matilda.

Matilda is a clinical nutritionist who first discovered her love of food as a kid, cooking for her family and baking on weekends. Matilda initially studied at a culinary institute before moving on to the Southern School of Natural Therapies, graduating in 2022 with a Bachelor of Health Science – Nutritional Medicine. Central to Matilda’s practice is the belief that your size does not reflect the quality of your health, diet culture does more harm than good, and that food is medicine and should be enjoyed and shared with the people you love. Over the past 6 years, Matilda has developed a practice of ethical holistic care, whilst working in a busy medical centre and seeing Nutrition clients at her university’s student clinic. In her spare time, Matilda enjoys spending time in nature, practicing her creative pursuits, and sharing meals and going to pilates classes with friends. One word to describe her philosophy to life would be ‘balance’. 

Matilda believes that nutrition is one of the foundations of good health, however, this can look like a wide variety of things, you can be any size, or shape and be healthy. Eating a balanced enjoyable diet, in conjunction with good sleep, stress management, emotional health, and physical health is what makes someone feel best.

In a consultation, Matilda will look at all foundations and aspects of health, taking an extensive case assessment, and going through questions that may seem unrelated and complicated. With a focus on food as medicine, moving away from the notion that food holds any emotion or is inherently ‘good’ or ‘bad’. In natural medicine, one of the philosophies is ‘holism’ which means we treat the whole body and that all aspects of health co-relate to everything.

FAQs

What does a nutritionist do?

A clinical nutritionist uses evidence-based treatments to support the whole body, focusing not only on your symptoms but their underlying causes. An initial consultation will include:

  • A complete medical history

  • Dietary and lifestyle analysis

  • A comprehensive treatment plan tailored to specific goals, food and lifestyle advice, and if necessary, practitioner-only nutritional supplements.

Do I Need a Referral to See a Nutritionist?

Essentially, no. In most cases, you don't need a referral. You can directly schedule an appointment with a nutritionist.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

The number of sessions varies depending on your goals and needs. Some people start with an initial consult, which goes for roughly an hour, followed by fortnightly to monthly catch-ups to receive support, check-in with supplements, and be given long-term ongoing treatment plans that are sustainable.

What can you see a nutritionist for?

Matilda is passionate about supporting people with a wide range of health concerns including:

  • Body image issues, emotional eating and disordered eating behaviours.

  • Hormonal problems, including women’s health, PCOS and Endometriosis. Irregular Periods and PMS.

  • Stress, sleep and the nervous system.

  • Mental health, anxiety and depression.

  • Gut Health- IBS / Food Intolerance / Leaky Gut / SIBO / Celiac Disease

  • Post Natal Depletion

  • Immune Support

Is Nutrition Counseling Covered by Insurance?

Coverage varies by insurance provider and policy. Check with your insurer to see if nutrition counseling is included.