Compassionate nutrition care that meets you where you are.
Supporting children, adults and families to build a more peaceful relationship with food through gentle, evidence-based nutrition care.
Non-Diet + Weight Inclusive
A compassionate, evidence-based approach to nutrition care.
Children, Adults + Families
Supporting every age and stage of life.
Perth + Australia-wide Telehealth
Flexible appointments from home or in clinic.
Collaborative Care
Working alongside your healthcare team.
The Story Behind Lotus Health + Nutrition
I’m Deb, a Certified Practising Nutritionist (CPN), Intuitive Eating Counsellor and Paediatric Clinical Nutritionist who likes to do things a little differently.
I’m a nutrition nerd with a soft spot for punk rock, all things spicy, and comfortable clothes – most days you’ll find me in jeans, a tee, and my trusty Converse Chucks.
I grew up in a home where food was celebrated, not restricted. Dieting wasn’t a thing, and some of my happiest memories are of sharing food with family. As a teen, I loved sport and ate freely, without thinking much about body size or shape.
Things changed after I had my first child and was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis. As my weight crept up, I was swept into the world of diets and “quick fixes”. Each attempt left me feeling more disconnected from my body and less confident in myself.
My nutrition journey began after losing two close friends far too young – I wanted to understand health on a deeper level and help others live long, meaningful lives.
But the more I studied, the more rigid my own food rules became. I realised that even with all the nutrition knowledge in the world, strict diets and food rules don’t heal our relationship with food.
Strict diets and food rules don’t heal our relationship with food
This realisation led me to explore Intuitive Eating and Health At Every Size® (HAES®) – approaches that completely changed how I view nutrition, health, and self-care.
Today, through Lotus Health + Nutrition, I support adults, children and families with compassionate, non-diet, weight-inclusive care. My work focuses on self-compassion, body acceptance, and building a positive, peaceful relationship with food – because health is about so much more than numbers on a scale.
I’m especially passionate about helping children and young people develop healthy body image and confidence, supporting individuals recovering from disordered eating, and empowering families to break free from diet culture together.
Health is about so much more than numbers on a scale
A Little More About Me
Beyond Nutrition
When I’m not supporting clients, you’ll often find me in the kitchen baking for my side venture – Rebel Cakes & Cookies.
It’s my creative outlet and a way to celebrate the joy that food can bring. From cakes and cupcakes to hand-decorated cookies, I love creating delicious food that brings people together and sparks happiness.
For me, it’s another expression of what I believe at my core – that food is meant to be enjoyed, shared and savoured without guilt!
What I Believe
Every child, adult and family deserves compassionate, evidence-based nutrition care that supports both physical and emotional wellbeing.
Food Is About More Than Nutrition
Food nourishes our bodies, but it also brings comfort, connection, culture and enjoyment. A positive relationship with food matters at every age.
Wellbeing Looks Different for Everyone
Health and wellbeing are influenced by many factors. My approach focuses on supporting realistic, sustainable changes that honour your unique needs and circumstances.
Every Person and Family Is Unique
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition. I provide individualised care that meets you, your child or your family where you are.
Small Steps Can Make a Big Difference
Meaningful change doesn’t happen overnight. Gentle, practical strategies and consistent support can lead to lasting improvements in health and wellbeing.
Qualifications + Professional Memberships
- Bachelor of Health Science – Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine (BHSc NutDMed)
- Certified Practising Nutritionist (CPN)
- Intuitive Eating Counsellor (certification in progress)
- Australasian Association and Register of Practising Nutritionists (AARPN) – practitioner member
- National Eating Disorders Collaboration – member
- Size Inclusive Health Australia (formerly HAES) – health professional member
Why “Lotus” Health + Nutrition?
The lotus flower rises and blooms from muddy waters – a symbol of resilience, renewal and growth.
For me, it represents the journey so many of us take with food and body image – learning to rise above the noise of diet culture and reconnect with trust, balance and self-compassion.
At Lotus Health + Nutrition, my mission is to support you as you heal your relationship with food, nurture your body, and flourish in your own unique way – just like the lotus, blooming beautifully in its own time.
You’re in the right place.
Whether you’re looking for support for yourself, your child or your family, I’d love to help you find a gentler, more compassionate approach to nutrition.
