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The Consulting Dietitians Team
- experience that works.

Are you looking to work with quality nutrition professionals for expert advice?

Together, the team at Consulting Dietitians has the expertise to take on a wide range of food and nutrition work, from workshops on healthy eating to caring for the nutritional needs of tube-fed patients.  We can provide the appropriate expertise to suit your needs.

Sarah LeySarah Ley

DipHSc, PG DipSci(Community Nutrition), MSc, NZRD

Consulting Dietitians' founding director and senior dietitian - specialties include research, scientific writing, mentoring and management.

To see more of Sarah's background, please click here
Julie AverillJulie Averill
BHSc, NZRD

Julie specializes in quality management and food service management advice, food safety, project co-ordination and menu reviews.
Kristen FordKristin Ford

BSc, Post Grad Dip Diet, NZRD

Kristin's specialties include food and nutrition advice for babies and children, elderly nutrition, and nutrition after surgery.
Sharon CareySharon Carey

BSc (Hons) SRD (UK) NZRD

Sharon specializes in adult food intolerances and allergies, digestive disorders and care of the elderly.
Cindy WilliamsCindy Williams

MPH, Grad Dip Comm (Public Relations), Dip H. Sc, NZRD

Cindy specialises in nutrition communication - translating the latest research into practical, positive messages that encourage and inspire people to enjoy healthy food.
Vivienne DykesVivienne Dykes

Dip H Sc, NZRD

Vivienne specializes in staff teaching and training, eating disorders and elderly nutrition. She also consults to traumatic brain injury clients.
Robyn FrogleyRobyn Frogley
B H Sc, NZRD

Robyn's specialties include obesity, diabetes & heart disease, children's nutrition & school food, nutrition communication and resource development.
Suzanne AdernSuzanne Ardern
Tauranga
BCApSc, NZRD 

Suzanne specialises in nutrition for gastrointestinal disorders, eating disorders, nutrition coaching for weight reduction, nutrition research.
Krissy Perry Krissy Perry
M Nutr. & Diet. APD (Australia) NZRD

Krissy specialises in weight management and bariatric nutrition as well as nutrition of the older person. She also enjoys composing and presenting nutrition education sessions.
Hilary BurnessHilary Burness
BSc PG Dip Diet, NZRD

Hilary specialises in nutrition of all ages with a particular focus on the health and wellbeing of infants, children and young adults and within the private rest home and hospital setting with nutritional needs of the older person.
Sally WatsonSally Watson
Dip HSc, Dip Tchg, NZRD

Sally's specialities include the dietary management of gastrointestinal disorders, nutritional care of older people, resource development and facilitation of nutrition workshops.
Carole GibbCarole Gibb
DipHSc, PG DipSci(Community Nutrition), NZRD

Carole's current practice interests focus on a lifestyle approach to weight management and nutrition and food service in residential care. She is also experienced in nutrition labelling requirements for the food industry.
Brigid Chunn

B Sc, PG Dip Sc (Human Nutrition)
Nutritionist. 
Brigid specializes in nutrition coaching and motivation for children, adolescents and adults.
Kirsten Crawford
Napier
BCApSc, NZRD

Kirsten's particular interests include paediatrics, oncology, general and surgical nutrition.



Dietitians NZ WHAT IS A DIETITIAN? "Dietitians apply scientific knowledge about food and nutrition to individuals and groups in states of health and disease to promote optimal health outcomes within the social, economic, and cultural context of the New Zealand population." - New Zealand Dietitians Board