Nutrition care for invisible illness and hypermobility
Welcome to Savvy Dietetics! We are a small team passionate about helping people with complex gastrointestinal symptoms and invisible illnesses make sense of their health journey and navigate a path ahead.
You may have a few symptoms that really bug you, a condition that's been diagnosed, or perhaps you're somewhere in between. We get what it's like navigating healthcare and life with invisible illnesses, and we're here to help.
What are you navigating?
As Accredited Practicing Dietitians, we can support you with a variety of health concerns. Special interests of Savvy Dietetics include:
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Including connective tissue disorders (hEDS, HSD, Marfans), dysautonomias (POTS, OH), mast cell disorders (MCAS, HAT) and intra-abdominal Vascular Compression Syndromes (MALS, SMAS, NCS).
We also support the broader invisible illness community including folk living with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, FND and more.
Savita, Katherine and Aleisha have lived experience, and our team actively participates in this space through Connected Health Alliance and The Australian EDS & HSD Network, and contributing to clinician education.
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You name it, we'll try to help! Motility disorders (gastroparesis, constipation, fecal loading), intolerances (FODMAP, histamine), allergies, nausea, swallowing issues, upper and lower gut concerns & more.
Aleisha and Katherine have a special interest in microbiome health.
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Affirming approaches to working with Autistic clients and those with ADHD, OCD, neurodivergent burn out, cPTSD & more.
We aim to take a trauma-informed approach, and we are open to adjusting consult delivery style to meet accessibility needs.
Aleisha has a special interest in eating disorder care, and is ANZAED Credentialed. She can support clients with a primary focus on ARFID, BED, AN care and more (note other dietitians on our team do not work with clients primarily seeking support with these areas).
As a clinic, we take a weight-neutral and HAES-aligned approach.
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Assessment and management of malnutrition, and practical oral strategies for renourishing, and multidisplinary coordination especially in the context of invisible illness.
Note, we cannot provide advice on enteral and parenteral nutrition, but we are happy to organise onwards referral and coordination where needed.
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Our team have an interest in strategic use of researched nutraceutical supplements.
We can assist with:
Interpreting select nutrition-related pathology tests
Optimising micronutrient deficiencies - using supplements where indicated, or referring you back to your medical team for specific intervention
Prebiotic and probiotics for gut microbiome support
Select supplement use for food intolerances, motility issues, digestion support, inflammation and more
Reviewing supplements you are currently taking
Helping you choose supplements with minimal excipients, for those with MCAS and sensitivities
We cannot assist with non-food based herbal supplements, which are outside our scope as dietitians.
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We understand and can can assist with:
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Endometriosis, Adenomyosis, and heavy painful periods
Hypothalamic Amenorrhoea, and missing periods
Perimenopause, Menopause
Perinatal care - micronutrient checks and dietetic advice (email before booking)
Bladder pain disorders (Katherine only)
Worsening allergy symptoms across the menstrual cycle
We also understand how the above interplay with invisible illness and related concerns.
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Special interest areas within metabolic and endocrine health include:
Insulin resistance
Reactive hypoglycaemia - including itâs interplay with POTS, gastroparesis and fatigue.
PCOS
Type 2 Diabetes and pre-diabetes care
Gestational diabetes
Type 1 Diabetes care (Romy only)
Fatty liver disease
We understand that many factors contribute to altered metabolic health in invisible illness, and we take a non-judgemental, weight-neutral and sustainable approach.
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Written and sharable post-consult plans (all consults except mini reviews)
Case conference participation
NDIS reports
And whatever is needed within our scope to optimise your care!
We help folk living with invisible illness find ease and clarity on their nutrition journey.
Welcome to Savvy Dietetics
Our Services
Nutrition & Dietetic Consultations
Individual, tailored sessions with an Accredited Practicing Dietitian.
Clinician Supervision
Are you an allied health or medical practitioner looking to up-skill in nutrition care for invisible illnesses?
Free On-Demand Resources
View our hypermobility nutrition blog! More resources are coming soon.
Why choose Savvy Dietetics?
Weâre led by-lived experience. We get what itâs like of living with complex health conditions, how these interplay with nutrition, and why autonomy and practicality truly matter.
We âgetâ it
Committed to clinical excellence
Weâre associated with two Ehlers Danlos Society Core Networks of Excellence, and actively contribute to improving clinician education in the HSD/EDS field.
Team treatment model
To ensure every client receives quality care, we case conference weekly and leverage our skillset by sharing clients and supporting each other as needed.
