Welcome to Brisbane Paediatric Nutrition
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Amy Thompson (currently on maternity leave)
Director / Senior Paediatric Dietitian Locations: Shorncliffe Clinic and Telehealth Amy Thompson is a highly experienced paediatric dietitian and mother. She has worked across a wide variety of clinical settings and clinical areas. She has over 10 years of experience working as a paediatric specialist, this experience encompasses paediatric inpatient wards, special care nurseries and paediatric outpatient clinics. In addition to working with clients, she is also a University Lecturer and ongoing mentor for dietitians up-skilling and working in paediatrics. Amy has experience working across a broad range of clinical paediatric areas, this includes allergies (assessment and reintroduction), failure to thrive, fussy and restrictive eating, behavioural and developmental feeding disorders, enteral nutrition support, constipation, blenderised tube feeding diets and she is a trained SOS feeding therapist. Amy practices with a family centered approach and is passionate about supporting families to make sustainable changes. Amy has over well 10 years experience in supporting families with children with complex nutrition needs, disabilities and also behavioural feeding challenges. Amy is knowledgeable in models of feeding therapy and behavioural approaches. She not only educates families on what their child's nutritional requirements are, but she also provides practical strategies to help support children to become more competent eaters. Amy is a kind and compassionate clinician and is friendly and approachable in her nature. She is sensible and family centered in her recommendations and practices with a holistic mindsight. During her high school and university years Amy was a learn to swim teacher and prior to this she was an elite long distance swimmer and a member of the Australian Swimming Team. When Amy is not working she enjoys spending time with her young family, including her husband, daughter and two sons. She also has two adorable sausage dogs Cinnamon and Theodore! Amy is a fully qualified Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications: SOS Feeding Therapy Training (2021) Masters of Public Health, University of Sydney (2018) Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital (2014) Ellyn Satter Division of Responsibility Training (2014) Bachelor Nutrition and Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast (2012) |
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Kelly Pickett
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Locations: Sunshine Coast Clinic and Telehealth Kelly was born in New Zealand and grew up in Canada. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition, and Health with a Dietetics Major in 2010. Straight out of university she worked as a paediatric dietitian at a tertiary paediatric hospital in Vancouver. Since moving to Australia in 2013, she has worked as a clinical dietitian in both paediatric, adolescent and adult settings. Kelly has had the pleasure of working with families and children of all ages, across a broad range of clinical areas. These areas include, but are not limited to, faltering growth, fussy eating, food allergies, ASD, enteral nutrition support and supporting busy families with easy to follow and practical meal time solutions. Kelly is committed to providing evidence-based nutrition information and working with families to help them choose the best plan for their child and family. Kelly has a great attention to detail and goes above and beyond for all her families. Aside from working, Kelly also loves spending time with her family, which includes her husband, 2 young kids, and their dog named Gage. They are an active family that enjoys travelling, biking, swimming, playing at the beach, eating out and playgrounds (they’ve lost count of how many). Kelly has recently moved to the Sunshine Coast and is excited to start her first proper veggie garden, if you have any tips fire them her way! Kelly is a qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Health with Dietetics Major, University of British Columbia (2010) Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital (2017) Certificate in Infant Nutrition Essentials, Nutrition Masterclass |
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Aria Kerz
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Locations: Shorncliffe Clinic and Telehealth Aria Kerz is an experienced paediatric dietitian who has worked across inpatient and outpatient clinics, in a tertiary paediatric hospital in within Children's Health Queensland. Aria has experience providing complex dietetic care in paediatric gastroenterology (constipation, coeliac disease, IBD, IBS) faltering growth, food allergy management, fussy eating, paediatric feeding disorders and enteral nutrition support. Aria has a special interest in managing nutrition in children with disabilities. In addition to her clinical expertise, Aria is a published researcher in the area of paediatric and family nutrition and continues to work at the Queensland University of Technology in a research capacity. Aria prides herself on providing family-centered care; working with families to develop individualized nutrition plans and strategies to optimise their child’s nutrition and overall health. Aria recognises and understands the stress that can come with having a child with complex feeding needs and strives to ensure that strategies are realistic and suitable for the family’s home life. She allows parents to take the lead with identifying their needs and questions. Aria has two young girls who keep her busy when not at work with exploring local parks, beaches and bush walks. Aria is a fully qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications: Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (1st Class Honours), Queensland University of Technology (2020) |
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Madison Ebert
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Locations: Mater Clinic and Telehealth Madison is an experienced paediatric dietitian who has worked across inpatient and outpatient clinics within a tertiary paediatric hospital. She has a wealth of knowledge in various clinical areas, including food allergies and intolerance, fussy and restrictive eating, T1DM and other endocrine disorder management, enteral nutrition support, and gastrointestinal concerns such as constipation, coeliac disease, IBS, and IBD. Madison is dedicated to staying up to date with the latest nutritional evidence and continuously upskilling to offer exceptional care to your family. In addition to her role at Brisbane Paediatric Nutrition, Madison is also employed as a Senior Paediatric Dietitian within Queensland Health. She enjoys the balance of private practice and public healthcare and finds it rewarding being able to spend quality time with families to identifies goals and work towards them. With a background in Personal Training, Madison is passionate about promoting health in practical, achievable ways. She understands the unique challenges families can face and will work with you to find the most suitable and effective approach. When working with Madison you’ll be encouraged to celebrate all improvements, no matter how big or small. Beyond her professional pursuits, Madison enjoys spending time in nature, living an active lifestyle, and trying new cafes. When she’s not in a local café or at the beach, you’ll mostly likely find her at home cooking or with a good book. Madison is a fully qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications Master of Dietetic Studies, The University of Queensland (2021) Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Science, The University of Queensland (2019) Cert IV in Fitness (Personal Training), Australian Institute of Fitness (2017) |
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Laura Cherry (currently on maternity leave)
Senior Paediatric Dietitian Locations: Shorncliffe Clinic and Telehealth Laura Cherry has been working in paediatrics for over 10 years, across both inpatient and outpatient clinics. After graduating from University of Sunshine Coast, she has spent many years working across both North and South-East Queensland with families who have children with complex medical and nutritional requirements. In particular Laura has extensive experience and interest in tube weaning, allergy management, faltering growth, and enteral nutrition and has a passion for nutritional care of premature infants. Laura works collaboratively within the allied health team to co-ordinate tube weans and supportive feeding therapy. In addition to her role at Brisbane Paediatric Nutrition, Laura is also employed as a Senior Paediatric Dietitian within Queensland Health. Laura is a highly regarded expert in the area of infant nutrition and feeding, she has a special interest in the area of preterm and late preterm nutrition and is a member of the Australasian Neonatal Dietitians Network. When not at work Laura enjoys cooking, trying delicacies from local restaurants and enjoys spending time with her young family including her son and also her pet chickens. Laura is a fully qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and is a registered member of Dietitians Australia. Qualifications: Bachelor Nutrition and Dietetics, University of the Sunshine Coast (2012) Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, Melbourne Royal Children’s Hospital (2016) |
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Jessica Righetti
Client Experience Office / Receptionist Jessica is our wonderful Client Experience Officer and Receptionist! Jess has experience in all aspects of customer service, administration and especially, in allied health services. She is a positive and friendly person who enjoys working as part of a team and building new relationships with colleagues, clients and our lovely families. Straight after school, Jessica began her Early Childhood career and by 2014, she held her Diploma of Children’s Services and had taken on a role as a Lead Educator. Jessica dedicates herself to whatever she is working towards and after sharing a strong passion for children’s care and development for 10 years, she has decided to explore a new career. While also having a passion for food and nutrition, Jessica has chosen to expand her knowledge, by studying a Diploma of Nutrition. Coupled with her experience in childcare, leadership, education and development, this has made Jess an absolute asset to our dietetics team. When Jessica is not at work, she enjoys being outdoors and finding new places to go on walks and explore, spending time with friends and family, and watching her partner play football. |
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