About the Eat Smart Dietitians

Accredited Dietitians Brisbane Qld

See below for more about the EatSmart Dietitians:
Holly Frail, Kerry Leech, Lauren Nugent, Joseph Spelta, Jessica Abbott, Jacki Walkerand Kristute Milvydas.

Holly Frail B.Sc.(Hons) Grad.Dip.Nut.Diet., APD
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Sports Dietitian

I have been a dietitian for more than 25 years and have run my own private practice in the Brisbane area for most of those. This has now evolved into Eat Smart Nutrition Consultants along with my business partner Kerry and associates Lauren, Peta, Joe, Jessica and Jacki.

My career began as a dietitian in small regional and Brisbane hospitals where I was responsible for many areas of clinical nutrition - from diabetes and heart disease to cystic fibrosis and care of the elderly.
This wide ranging experience gave me an excellent background for private practice, where our clientele may vary from newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetics, someone struggling with a food intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome, individuals needing help with their weight, young school aged athletes or war veterans who need special supplements and nutrition support.

I have expertise in all areas of nutrition- related health management to individuals and the corporate sector, and have a particular interest in nutrition for sport and fitness. I consult to many sporting bodies, teams and athletes of all ages and levels - from the very elite, to individuals who exercise to simply improve fitness and health or change their body shape. I was one of the founding members of Sports Dietitians Australia, am a qualified anthropometrist (body composition assessment) and an active member of Sport Medicine Australia.

Currently I am a consultant to the Queensland Academy of Sport and look after a number of teams and individual athletes there. I was sports dietitian for the Brisbane Broncos for 22 years (since the formation of the club). As of season 2010 Peta Carige has now taken over the Broncos nutrition program for Eat Smart Nutrition Consultants. For many years I was consultant to both Australian and Queensland Rugby Union and have been involved with a number of different Olympic teams (water polo, soccer) and individual athletes. I have been, and in some cases still currently am, involved with a variety of sporting people. This includes golfers, basketball players, boxers, dancers, hockey players, rowers, swimmers, track and field athletes and triathletes. I also present nutrition lectures and seminars to corporate groups, sports, coaches and schools. I give regular guest lectures at the University of Queensland.

I have always competed in a number of different sports, and still play basketball, Swim, and surf whenever I can. Another of my passions is travel, which of course broadens the whole cultural food experience. Finally I am a lover of good food and wine - all in a healthy balance of course!

Kerry Leech B.Sc., Grad.Dip.Dietetics, APD
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Sports Dietitian

Hi I am Kerry Leech. I have been a dietitian for 15 years, after graduating I first gained a broad clinical experience in various hospitals.
For the last 12 years I have been working with Holly Frail in what is now Eat Smart Nutrition Consultants where I have widened my experience in dietetics even further.

My interest in food and nutrition, especially in the sporting area started as an aspiring elite netball player at the Australian Institute of Sport. Despite not reaching my goals in netball I have found my niche helping people, including athletes, to reach their goals with a healthy diet. I have now been working with the Australian Netball team for the past 10 years.

As well as my experience in private practice treating a wide variety of clinical conditions, during the past four years I have been the Nutrition Coordinator for the Qld Academy of Sport. At the QAS I also consult with the swimming, softball and women's football teams as well as a wide variety of individual athletes. I also consult with the AIS Squash unit that is based in Brisbane, and am also an active member of Sports Dietitians Australia.

I also regularly lecture to athletes, coaches and the general public on both nutrition for a healthy lifestyle and sports nutrition. I am also a regular lecturer at the Qld Dental School to dentists and oral hygienists on providing nutrition information to their clients.

As I now have three children I have an interest in helping all members of families to eat well and stay sane at the same time. I find I stay fit and healthy by including regular social sport into my weekly schedule with netball, basketball and tennis being my main fixtures.

Finally, my passion is food and cooking and I love to find ways to make food a healthy and tasty part of everyday living.

Lauren Nugent B. Hlth Sci (Nut & Diet) (Hons.), APD
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Sports Dietitian

Lauren Nugent has been a dietitian for over 7 years, working in both clinical dietetics and sports nutrition. She started work in Private Practice and in Hospitals and Nursing Homes. She later took on work in a psychology practice to further her knowledge of the psychological impact of food and nutrition. Lauren joined Eat Smart Nutrition Consultants in 2005 to further her passion for sports nutrition and private practice.

Lauren consults on all general dietetic issues such as weight loss or gain, diabetes, cholesterol and lifestyle modification. She specializes in sports nutrition, gastrointestinal disorders and eating disorder patients.

Lauren currently works for the Australian Institute of Sport as the Sports Dietitian for Sprint Canoe/Kayak and Squash and is a nutrition service provider for the QLD Academy of Sport. Within Eat Smart Lauren facilitates the Eat Smart in Schools program for Adolescent Athletes. The program started in 2006 to assist junior athletes to excel in their chosen sport. We have combined our knowledge and skills in elite athletes for use in the junior athlete. It is an exciting project and Lauren thoroughly enjoys consulting to school Rugby, Rowing, Soccer, Golf, Dance and Netball squads.

Lauren is a keen presenter of nutrition lectures to corporate groups, athletes, coaches and the general public on a variety of nutrition topics. Lauren enjoys making presentations interactive and fun to ensure all participants go home learning something useful!

On a personal note, Lauren likes to keep active by running, cycling, going to the gym as well as doing pilates and yoga! In fact, the more variety the better! Exercise is essential for Lauren to relax, recharge and de-stress.

Lauren loves to travel to all sorts of destinations around the world and particularly enjoys cuisines from other countries. She has a passion for all things food, wine and cooking – hence her career choice!
 

Joseph Spelta B. Hlth Sci.(Nut & Diet), APD
B App Sci (HMS) A.E.P
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Sports Dietitian

I have a keen interest in everything Health and Fitness. I have a strong fitness industry background, fulfilling every role in a gym from group fitness to personal training. My studies in Nutrition and Dietetics and Human Movement Studies have put me in excellent position to counsel anyone who wants to improve their health and performance via nutrition and exercise. I have special interest in Men's Health; Cardio Vascular Disease and Weight Management.

I am Director of Protocol Fitness and am responsible for running program design, personal training and Pilates classes. I love seeing the changes in clients from a healthy eating plan and appropriate training.

I am proud to be involved with Eat Smart and currently work in the Capalaba, Sunnybank and the New Chandler clinics. Eat Smart's expertise in sports nutrition certainly aligns with my belief and passion for this specialty area.

I have a wide sporting background and have tried my hand at most sports, I still play tennis and golf, hit the gym for a grueling session and enjoy outdoor adventure training! I like to snowboard, but being in Brisbane isn't the best location for that!

With every client I always try to:

1. Empower change within individuals to create healthy lifestyle choices.
2. Provide the challenges and motivation to push clients to their potential.

Jessica Abbott B. Hlth Sci (Nut & Diet) (Hons.), APD, AN
B App Sci (HMS) (Hons.)
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Sports Dietitian

My career in nutrition began at a tertiary hospital in Brisbane where I currently still work clinically in cancer services providing nutrition support to patients throughout their treatment.  My duel qualifications in Nutrition and Dietetics and Human Movement Studies have laid the foundations to providing specialised individual dietary counseling to anyone wishing to achieve their personal best performance, both in and out of the sporting arena.

I have had a long interest in nutrition and exercise physiology with my passion stemming from my own sporting career as an elite swimmer. As a former member of the Australian Swimming Team, I have represented Australia internationally at various competitions including World Championships and Commonwealth Games . A highlight for me was winning a bronze at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in the 400m individual medley. I have also competed at state and national level in taekwondo sparring.

In additional to my clinical practice, I currently consult to the Qld Academy of Sport with the swimming program. I have also worked with a range of other athletes across various individual and team based sports and regularly present to groups. I am a qualified anthropometrist and an active member of Sports Dietitians Australia.

I am proud to be part of the Eat Smart Nutrition team and look forward to providing a quality service at the new clinic opening in 2011 at Chandler.

Jacki Walker B. App Sci (Ex & Sports Sci.)
B.Sci (Nut & Diet)(Hons), APD
Paediatric Dietitian

Jacki has always had a keen interest in nutrition and exercise, and enjoys working with children. She has spent a number of years working as a gymnastics and sports coach, developing programs in schools and teaching children of all ages. Jacki studied exercise and sports science and nutrition in Sydney, but relocated to Brisbane to begin her PhD in paediatric nutrition. She has also completed her Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics, and is looking forward to helping children and their families lead happier, healthier lives.  

Being a Paediatric specialist Jacki can provide nutrition advice for: General infant/toddler/child/adolescent nutrition ; Fussy eating; Sports nutrition for kids ; Allergies/intolerances; Gastrointestinal disorders; Weight management and  Children with disabilities

Jacki is also happy to see adults who need a Saturday morning time slot for all their nutrition and sports nutrition needs.

Kristute Milvydas