Accredited Practising Dietitians
An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is a university-trained nutrition professional qualified to provide expert dietary advice and medical nutrition therapy.
Dietitians complete extensive university training and must maintain ongoing professional development to ensure they deliver evidence-based nutrition care.
Accredited Practising Dietitians work across areas such as:
- clinical health conditions
- sports and performance nutrition
- eating disorder treatment
- gastrointestinal health
- chronic disease management
Melissa is listed on the Dietitians Australia Register of Accredited Practising Dietitians, ensuring she meets the national standards for professional dietetic practice.
Melissa is also an Accredited Sports Dietitian, a credential awarded by Sports Dietitians Australia, the peak professional body for sports nutrition in Australia.
Accredited Sports Dietitians are first trained as dietitians and then undertake additional specialised training and experience in sport and exercise nutrition.
Sports dietitians help athletes and active individuals optimise their performance through evidence-based nutrition strategies including:
- pre-training and competition fuelling
- recovery nutrition
- hydration strategies
- body composition management
- supplement advice
- travel and tournament nutrition planning
Their role is to help athletes maximise both health and performance using scientifically supported nutrition strategies.
Melissa is also recognised as a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-D) through the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED).
The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential formally recognises clinicians who meet national standards of training, knowledge and professional development required to provide safe and effective eating disorder care.
This credential helps people experiencing eating disorders access appropriately trained clinicians and supports consistent, evidence-based treatment across Australia and New Zealand.
Treatment for eating disorders typically involves a multidisciplinary team, often including a GP, mental health professional and dietitian working together to support recovery.
- Athletes and active individuals
- elite athletes
- club and amateur athletes
- junior athletes
- endurance athletes
- team sport athletes
- gastrointestinal conditions
- metabolic health concerns
- weight management
- chronic disease management
- anorexia nervosa
- bulimia nervosa
- binge eating disorder
- disordered eating patterns
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Performance Nutrition
For athletes, nutrition is a key part of training and performance. Melissa helps athletes optimise:
- energy availability
- muscle recovery
- training adaptation
- injury recovery
- hydration strategies
- competition preparation
Her experience working within elite sport environments provides valuable insight into the demands placed on athletes and how nutrition can support performance and recovery.
What To Expect At Your Appointment
Your appointment with Melissa will include:
- a detailed nutrition assessment
- discussion of your goals and lifestyle
- personalised nutrition strategies
- practical meal planning advice
- ongoing support and follow-up
Appointments are tailored to the individual and focus on realistic strategies that can be sustained long term.
Book With Mel Today!
Melissa provides dietetic consultations at The Sports Physio Clinic Narrabeen.
Whether you are looking to improve your health, support athletic performance or receive specialised eating disorder care, Melissa provides evidence-based guidance in a supportive environment.
Phone 9981 4099 (please call for your first appointment)
Online Booking: The Sports Physio Clinic (for follow up appointments)
