Alyssa Tan

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

Alyssa is passionate about empowering and supporting her clients of all ages and backgrounds to achieve their health and wellbeing goals. She believes that nourishing the body is an essential part of living a healthy and balanced life, while also enjoying food in a way that is flexible, realistic and sustainable.

Using an evidence-based approach and staying up to date with the latest nutrition research, Alyssa provides personalised nutrition advice and practical strategies tailored to each client’s individual needs and lifestyle. She is committed to supporting her clients to make positive, sustainable changes while maintaining a healthy and enjoyable relationship with food.

Alyssa has a particular interest in gastrointestinal health areas of IBS and FODMAP, also passionate about the connection between nutrition, gut health and mental wellbeing. She loves supporting clients in developing a positive and balanced relationship with food through a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.

Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys cooking especially creating asian-inspired recipes and baking in the kitchen. She loves spending quality time with family, friends and her cat ‘Tofu’. She has a love for coffee and photography, as well as exploring nature through hiking in the park and by the beach!

Qualifications

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
  • Master of Dietetics at Deakin University
  • Bachelor of Nutrition Science at Deakin University
  • Monash FODMAP Trained Dietitian
  • Foundations of Eating Disorders for Dietitians Training by the Mindful Dietitian

Areas of Interest

    • Healthy eating and weight management
    • Malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies
    • Chronic disease prevention and management
    • Diabetes management (Type 1, Type 2, gestational), renal and liver health
    • Cardiovascular health (High cholesterol, hypertension)
    • Women’s health, menopause, PMOS and fertility nutrition
    • Gastrointestinal health: GORD, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and FODMAP, IBD (Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative colitis), Diverticular disease, Coeliac disease, food intolerances and allergies
    • Eating disorders, body image and disordered eating
    • Disability nutrition & NDIS
    • Paediatrics health and fussy eating
    • Bariatric surgery nutrition