Welcome to Nutrition Wisdom, we are accredited practising dietitians and nutritionists working in clinics across Brisbane and Ipswich. We offer a range of nutrition services for all ages groups. Our dietitians specialise in gut health and digestive disorders and are experienced in food allergy and intolerance management.
At the heart of our philosophy, we believe that there is not one diet that suits everyone and that nutrition plans should be tailored to an individual. As Dietitians, we can provide up-to-date, evidenced-based information to support your health. Our goal is to ensure that dietary changes are both practical and sustainable and work with you to make sure they fit in with your lifestyle.
At the heart of our philosophy, we believe that there is not one diet that suits everyone and that nutrition plans should be tailored to an individual. As Dietitians, we can provide up-to-date, evidenced-based information to support your health. Our goal is to ensure that dietary changes are both practical and sustainable and work with you to make sure they fit in with your lifestyle.
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BHlthSc.) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and nutritionist registered with the Dietitians' Association Australia. Louisa is an IBS Specialist Dietitian and director of Nutrition Wisdom. She has completed a Bachelor of Health Science and a Masters in Dietetics at the University of Queensland.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) refers to a disorder that involves abdominal pain and bloating, as well as changes in bowel movements. It affects around 1 in 5 Australians. Irritable bowel syndrome must always be diagnosed by a medical doctor such as your GP or specialist. It is important not to self-diagnose, because IBS symptoms can overlap with serious medical conditions that should always be tested for and then ruled out.
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex hormonal condition which affects about 12-18% of Australian women of reproductive age. Women with PCOS can experience high insulin levels (or insulin resistance) as well as male androgen hormones. These hormonal changes can make it hard to maintain a healthy weight and can often lead to weight gain.
You children's health matters but some things can get in the way. Does your child struggle with certain smells, textures or tastes? Are meal times in your household a battlefield? If you feel like you have a picky eater or a problem feeder, we can help. Louisa has completed training with the SOS Approach to Feeding and can provide you with strategies to reduce meal time resistance.
Do you need help losing or gaining weight? There are a lot of "one size fits all" diet plans out there, and it can be hard to figure out who is providing you with the best information. The dietitians at Nutrition Wisdom can design a personalised plan that is right for you. We are evidenced based practitioners who can provide you with the strategies you need to achieve your health and wellness goals.
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Sari Broda
Jun 20, 2021
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Essence Nutrition is at the forefront of nutrition in their approach of positive and intuitive eating and making food something fun and enjoyable without the guilt. They really focus on long term lifestyle changes vs quick fix diets and deprivation of certain food. It’s a game changer. Highly recommend them!!
Jonathan Perlman
Feb 27, 2021
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Monica and her team are extremely knowledgeable in their field, but I thought what was even more important was that they are practical and attentive to the specific needs I had. Her plans were easy to follow and she really helped me understand what being / eating healthy really means. Highly recommended. Thank you Monica + Team. You guys rock!
Arianna Spiros
Jan 10, 2021
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I am beyond impressed with Essence Nutrition and its founder, Monica. My sessions and virtual, on-demand services teach me something new about the science behind nutrition every day, and I appreciate the informed, yet non-dogmatic approach to nutrition. The RDs at Essence have the ability to make each client feel like a VIP. I recommend this practice to family and friends allover the US & Europe.
Kelly Selig
Sep 04, 2020
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Where do I begin? I had the pleasure of working with Emily who became one of my biggest advocates for ridding my life of all the harm diet culture did to it for years. Her knowledge and resources she bestowed upon me had a huge impact in getting where I am today; being a confident, happy, and INTUITIVE eater. I no longer feel anxiety around food and instead, honor my hunger and fullness cues without feeling guilt or shame. I know this team, especially Emily & Monica, will always be there for me to support me in my journey-something that is truly priceless.
Natalie Abadi
Jan 28, 2020
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LOVE LOVE LOVE! The Essence Team approaches nutrition in a holistic yet researched based way. Say goodbye to dieting and hello to nurturing your body and soul. After my consultation, Monica sent me a recap of everything we went over and included like 20 recipes !!! I fully recommend the Essence Team.
Vera Mayo
Dec 05, 2019
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Joey Moreno
Oct 21, 2019
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Brigitte Bakshi
Oct 09, 2019
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Michael Waas
Sep 20, 2019
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My experience with Essence Nutrition has been nothing short of exemplary. Even though I no longer live in Miami, I was able to quickly book a consult with them when I was visiting in August 2019 after some health issues I had had and Michele took the time to review my records and then spend a lot of time with me helping me understand what steps I needed to take in order to live with a more balanced and healthy nutrition in light of my issues. Afterwards, Michele and Essence followed up with me and had a virtual consult with me from Israel. I am very happy to say that combined with the guidance
Natalie Sultan
Jul 08, 2019
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