Hello - I'm Hayley. An ANTA accredited Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc) and Integrative Nutrition Health Coach here to help your build your foundations for balanced living through evidence-based nutrition.
MY STORY
My passion for health and nutrition began long before I stepped into clinical practice. As a teenager, I struggled with persistent acne and spent years visiting different doctors, only to be offered antibiotics or medications that never truly helped. It wasn’t until I explored a more holistic, nutrition-focused approach that I finally experienced real, transformative results. I became deeply curious about the body, the role of nutrition in healing and how evidence-based nutrition could support long-term health. This curiosity grew into a genuine love for the health and wellness field, and ultimately shaped my career path.
I went on to study at Endeavour College of Natural Health, completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition), where I developed a strong foundation in nutritional biochemistry, pathology, clinical assessment and evidence-based practice. Additionally, I studied at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition where I became a certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach
Today, as the founder of Foundations Clinical Nutrition, I help individuals cut through the noise of the wellness industry and build sustainable, personalised nutrition habits that support long-term wellbeing. My approach is grounded in clinical evidence, compassion and a commitment to empowering you to understand your body and feel your best.
What is a Clinical Nutritionist?
A Clinical Nutritionist is a qualified health professional who provides personalised diet, lifestyle and nutritional supplement advice to support individual health goals and to help manage various conditions. Everyone’s nutritional needs are different, factors including age, gender, lifestyle, genetics, medical history and personal beliefs all influence what your body requires.
Clinical Nutritionists assess these needs through detailed case-taking, physical observations and when appropriate, laboratory testing.
A Brief History of Clinical Nutrition
The idea of using food as medicine dates back thousands of years, with Hippocrates famously stating “let food be thy medicine.” While this philosophy remains central to modern natural health, the scientific study of individual nutrients is relatively recent. A pivotal moment came in the 18th century when Dr. James Lind discovered that citrus fruits cured scurvy, one of the first clear links between a specific nutrient and a health outcome. By the late 19th century, vitamins were identified, and the first nutritionists and dietitian's began working in clinical settings. Since then, the importance of nutrition in health and disease prevention has become widely recognised, forming the foundation of today’s evidence-based clinical nutrition practice.
How a Clinical Nutritionist can help
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DIET & LIFESTYLE ANALYSIS
To create effective and personalised treatment, a Clinical Nutritionist takes the time to understand an individual’s current diet, daily habits and overall lifestyle. This includes exploring the foods consumed, eating frequency, environment, routine, stress levels, sleep patterns and other factors that influence overall wellbeing.
Physical signs and symptoms are also assessed, as they can provide important clues about the body’s underlying needs. By integrating these insights, a Clinical Nutritionist can identify what may be driving specific concerns and determine which changes will have the greatest impact, offering a clear, realistic and achievable path toward better health.
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GOAL SETTING
A Clinical Nutritionist helps with goal setting by assessing your current habits, creating personalised and achievable plans and providing accountability and ongoing support. They guide you in setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) and help you adjust them as needed based on your progress, health status and any challenges that arise.
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LABORATORY ANALYSIS
When appropriate, a Clinical Nutritionist may suggest specific lab tests such as blood, urine, saliva, stool or hair analysis to gain a deeper understanding of your unique biochemistry. These insights allow for highly personalised, targeted treatment plans that go beyond what can be assessed through symptoms and physical observations alone.
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PERSONALISED NUTRITION & THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT
Once your individual needs are clearly understood, a tailored nutrition plan is created to provide clear structure and guide you toward your health goals. This may include customised meal plans, lifestyle recommendations, and tracking tools to monitor your progress over time.
When beneficial, targeted supplementation may also be recommended. This can involve specific nutraceuticals or, in some cases, custom-compounded formulations designed to support key biochemical pathways and enhance treatment outcomes. Together, these tools offer a comprehensive and highly personalised approach to improving your health.