Laura Arrowsmith

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) & Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-C)

Laura Arrowsmith is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-D) who offers respectful,
person-centred nutrition care that supports clients in reconnecting with
their bodies, food, and values. She brings warmth and curiosity to her
practice, creating a compassionate space where clients of all ages and
identities feel safe to explore their unique experiences and needs.
Laura is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, providing personalised
support across a range of health experiences. At the heart of her practice
is a belief in nourishment, healing, and connection—supporting each
client to move toward their own version of wellbeing with care that is
compassionate, collaborative, and free from judgment. Her practice is
inclusive and holistic, exploring and acknowledging the complexity of
each client’s relationship with food and body, and the experiences that
shape their wellbeing.

Drawing on extensive post-graduate training, Laura blends evidence-
based care with lived experience perspectives. She understands that
nourishing the body is only one part of healing, and that cultivating trust,
autonomy, and attunement is essential to long-term wellbeing.
Outside of practice, Laura is a mum of two, a qualified chef, and a
passionate home cook who enjoys experimenting with flavours and
creating food that is both comforting and nourishing.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Dietetic Practice
  • Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD)
  • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC-D)
  • Motivational Interviewing & Body Image
  • Eating Disorder Training for Dietitians
  • Eating Disorders Training Australia: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
    for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) in Adolescence and Adults
  • Ongoing individual and group supervision for safe, evidence-
    informed care
  • Inside Out Dietitian Essentials: Treatment of Eating Disorders
  • Clinical Dietetics for Bariatric Surgery
  • Certificate 1 and 2 in Paediatric Nutrition (Royal Children’s
    Hospital)

Areas of Interest

Laura works across a range of specialities, with extensive experience in:

  • Eating disorders, body image and disordered eating in both
    adolescents and adults
  • Bariatric surgery support, offering individualised, non-stigmatising
    care pre- and post-operatively
  • Paediatric nutrition, with additional certification through the Royal
    Children’s Hospital
  • Neurodivergent clients, including children, teens, and adults with
    selective eating patterns/sensory-related feeding differences

In addition to these focus areas, Laura also provides support across a
broad range of clinical conditions, including digestive concerns (e.g. IBS,
reflux, food intolerances), metabolic conditions (such as PCOS and
insulin resistance), and chronic health concerns. Her approach in these
areas remains compassionate and weight-inclusive, working
collaboratively with clients to foster sustainable, realistic, and
meaningful nutrition changes.