Dietitian
Why See a Dietitian?
Many families worry about their child’s food intake and nutrition. Concerns about mealtimes can cause significant stress for the whole family. Our dietitian, Cath, takes a family and child-centered approach to find strategies that will suit your unique situation. By utilizing responsive feeding principles, she prioritizes building trust around food and respecting the child's autonomy.
Practical solutions to support your child’s nutritional needs and foster a healthy relationship with food.
At Bounce, we understand the complexities of family dynamics and the challenges of ensuring proper nutrition for your children. Our compassionate and individualized approach helps families navigate these challenges. By working with us, you can find practical solutions to support your child’s nutritional needs and foster a healthy relationship with food. We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and support families in navigating the often confusing and conflicting advice they may have previously received.
Meet Cath, Our Expert Dietitian:
Cath has over a decade of experience as a dietitian working in a diverse range of areas. She is committed to providing non-judgmental support and works within the unique needs of every family and each child’s individual strengths. Cath is proud to offer her expertise as part of a team-based approach at Bounce, collaborating with other professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Cath is committed to providing neuroaffirming care, taking an individualised and strengths based approach to working with clients. Cath has completed a PhD and has undertaken further training in Responsive Feeding Therapy.
Cath is available for face-to-face and telehealth appointments and also sees adult clients.
How Cath Can Help:
Cath provides personalised support to help reduce mealtime stress and facilitate a positive connection with food. Here’s how she can assist you:
Reduce Mealtime Stress: Cath works with families to develop strategies that make mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyable. She understands the importance of creating a positive mealtime environment where children feel comfortable and supported.
Support Competent Eating: Cath helps children become competent eaters based on their individual sensory preferences. She develops ideas and strategies tailored to each child’s unique needs to support a long term positive relationship with food and eating.
Growth and Development: Cath discusses growth, development, and nutrition-related concerns with families to ensure children receive the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development. Cath can provide advice around supplementation if required, in conjunction with your child’s medical team.
Collaborative Approach: Cath works collaboratively with your child’s team, including speech pathologists and Occupational Therapists, to provide holistic care. This team-based approach ensures that all aspects of your child’s well-being are addressed.
Nutritional Assessment: Cath assesses your child’s nutritional needs based on their medical history, lifestyle, dietary habits and meal time environment. This helps create a personalized nutrition plan that aligns with your child’s goals.
Diet Planning: She provides dietary recommendations tailored to meet the specific needs of each child, considering their sensory preferences and developmental stage. She can provide support with meal planning when required, taking into account the needs of the family including household food budget.
Responsive Feeding Therapy: Cath supports families to implement responsive feeding to build trust for children around food and meal times, and support their autonomy. She provides coaching to help families make sustainable changes to their diets and lifestyles.
Medical Nutrition Therapy: For children with specific health conditions, Cath offers specialised nutritional care to manage these conditions effectively.
Our expertise and family-centered approach can make a significant difference.
If you are concerned about your child’s nutrition or mealtime behaviours, consider booking an appointment. Our expertise and family-centered approach can make a significant difference in your family’s well-being. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support your family.
