Hello

Hi, I’m Karla, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and I’m passionate about supporting my clients to reclaim their health in a way that feels empowering, sustainable, and grounded in compassion. I take a trauma-informed, holistic approach, understanding that everyone’s journey with health is deeply personal and diverse.

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My special area of interest is in digestive health, including Disorders of the Gut Brain Interaction (DGBI) such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), food intolerances, nutrient deficiencies, Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency (PEI), GORD/reflux, constipation & diarrhoea and conditions like endometriosis and adenomyosis. I also offer support to individuals navigating the intersection of digestive health and eating disorders or disordered eating.

 

My work integrates evidence-based nutrition, mental health, and a deep respect for your lived experiences, offering care that’s inclusive and non-judgemental. 

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Experience & Training

After graduating Deakin University in 2017, I have worked in many settings and clinical areas, including several years in Community Health in Victoria seeing a wide variety of clients and conditions such as IBS, disordered eating & eating disorders, adult mental health, chronic disease management, as well as facilitating multiple cooking programs and food relief programs.

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I have worked in adult mental health at the Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, general medicine at Caboolture Hospital and within the STARS (Surgical Treatment And Rehabilitation Service) dedicated gastroenterology clinic managing conditions such as IBS, GORD, constipation & diarrhoea and pelvic floor dysfunction. I also currently work in Qld Health's Community & Oral Health in a variety of settings and supporting a variety of patients, including those recovering from gastrointestinal surgeries.​