As a former professional athlete, Accredited Sports Performance Dietitian, high performance consultant and facilitator, I have a unique set of skills and experiences that provide credibility, authenticity and expertise.
As an athlete I enjoyed nearly 15 years competing at the highest level including reaching the World Number One ranking; representing Australia in multiple elite teams; and having wins on the world stage in the sport of triathlon.
During this time I also racked up invaluable experiences, connections and life lessons that influence and enrich my personal and professional life today.
In my sporting and professional careers I have been fortunate to train with, learn from and work with athletes, coaches, and specialists from various backgrounds and across different sports. Elite sport is a demanding playground - but these learnings and skills can be translated across into other areas of life.
My interests lie in identifying motivations and barriers to change, in order to guide success for high performing individuals and teams. I believe sport is a driver of positive change in creating healthy communities through health outcomes and social impact and I love the complexity of people meaning relationships are at the centre of my problem solving.
My formal qualifications are grounded in science - with a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics and post graduate Sports Nutrition. I have co-authored research on the complex topic of gut microbiome and performance in elite athletes. This scientific base drives my critical thinking to bridge the gap between evidence based science and the practical.
In addition I have extensive media work as a Contributing Editor feature writer, and across print, digital, TV and podcast/live radio, and am always happy when presenting and facilitating workshops.
Author of : “The Athletes Fix. A program for finding your best foods for performance and health”. Velopress USA. (2015). (Purchase here)
Published research: Fucoidan Supplementation Restores Fecal Lysozyme Concentrations in High-Performance Athletes: A Pilot Study
Professional Triathlete (1999-2019):
World Champion (Teams Event)
Multiple Australian Elite Team Member
Australian and Oceania Champion
Nutrition and High Performance Expertise
Performance Dietitian, Pillar Performance
Brisbane Lions AFL, Senior Performance Dietitian
Firebirds/Netball Qld, Senior Performance Dietitian
Nutrition and Performance mentor and industry advisor, Ulleo
Chair, AFL Sports Dietitians Assoc.
Director of the Board, Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA)
AIS Consultant - Gender Diversity Project (Female leadership, high performance sports)
AIS Consultant - Women in High Performance Coaching Project
Winner of the Excellence in Sports Nutrition Advocacy award (SDA, 2021)
Qualifications
Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
B. Science (Human Life Sciences).
Post Graduate Diploma IOC Sports Nutrition. International Olympic Committee (IOC) Medical Commission
Accredited Sports Dietitian (AccSD)
Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD)
Certified LEGO® Serious Play Facilitator
ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach
Additional Experience
More of my nutrition content, including the latest research and advice for health and performance can be found at the Pillar Performance Hub.
