Find the right nutrition expert for you.
Two specialists, different areas of expertise. Whether you’re managing symptoms or working towards body composition and performance goals, we’ll help you choose where to start.
“I’m managing a health condition or symptoms”
IBS and gut symptoms, eating disorders, diabetes, heart health, food intolerances and sports nutrition.
“I want to change my energy, body or performance”
Sustainable fat loss, building muscle, women 40+, GLP-1 nutrition support and fuelling strength or endurance training.
Dietitian or nutritionist: what’s the difference?
Both provide personalised nutrition support. The best starting point depends on your health needs and goals.
Maddie Lawson
Best suited to: Nutrition care for medical conditions, gut symptoms, eating disorders and sport.
- IBS, bloating, food intolerances
- Eating disorders and disordered eating
- Diabetes and cardiovascular health
- Sports dietetics and fuelling
- GP care plans and eligible Medicare pathways
Melissa Hernadi
Best suited to: Body composition, energy, lifestyle nutrition and ongoing coaching.
- Sustainable fat loss
- Muscle and body composition
- Women 40+ and midlife nutrition
- Nutrition during prescribed GLP-1 treatment
- Strength and endurance fuelling
Meet Melissa Hernadi
Stop dieting harder. Start building habits that work for you.
Melissa supports people looking to improve body composition, strength, energy and nutrition confidence. Her approach combines practical food strategies, training nutrition and ongoing coaching.
Body composition & metabolic health
Nutrition support for sustainable fat loss, lean muscle and energy, including midlife changes in training and lifestyle.
Performance nutrition
Fuel strength, physique and endurance training with practical meal and recovery strategies.
GLP-1 medication nutrition support
For people taking prescribed GLP-1 medicines, Melissa can assist with adequate protein intake, balanced meals and nutritional habits alongside your prescribing clinician.
Meet Maddie Lawson
Specialist nutrition care that’s practical, compassionate and tailored to you.
Maddie supports clients with eating disorders and disordered eating, gut health, chronic health conditions and sports nutrition. She is an Accredited Sports Dietitian and ANZAED Eating Disorder Clinician.
Eating disorders
Compassionate, individualised nutrition support for eating disorders, disordered eating and building a healthier relationship with food.
Sports nutrition
Tailored nutrition strategies to fuel training, improve recovery and support performance for athletes and active individuals.
Gut health and medical nutrition
Personalised advice for IBS, bloating, food intolerances, diabetes, cardiovascular health and other nutrition-related medical concerns.
Not sure who to see?
You don’t need to make the decision alone. Our reception team can help you find a suitable starting point. Simply call our clinic on (03) 9570 1552 or send us an email at reception@activehealth.com.au.
Do I need a referral?
In general, an appointment with our dietitian or nutritionist does not require a referral. If you are under the CDM Medicare programme or an Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP), you will need an appropriate GP referral.
Can I claim with private health insurance?
Private health insurance rebates are available for eligible appointments with Maddie, our dietitian. We recommend checking with your health fund to see whether you are covered for these services. You can also check with reception before booking.
I want to lose weight but also have a medical condition. Who should I see?
If managing a medical condition is your primary concern, Maddie may be a good first step. If your goal is body composition or lifestyle coaching, Melissa may be suitable. Call us if you’re unsure.
