Specialist Paediatric Dietitians
Qualified Care
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Canberra-based Specialist Dietitian Clinic
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We provide nutritional therapy and advice for specialised and complex paediatric conditions.
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Eat 'n' Grow offers various services and packages to meet your family's needs.
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We are an NDIS Provider and will work with you and your plan manager to design individual dietetic plans.
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Managing long-term health conditions, or just developing a healthier relationship with food.
We understand that caring for a child with a disability or chronic condition can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. The importance of building healthy habits around food is one of the keys to a happier child and a less stressful home.
Eat'n'Grow aims to close the gap between knowing and doing by supporting your child and your family.
From 1st January 2024 all Eat'n'Grow Services will be delivered by the Eat Speak Learn team in their Belconnen Clinic.
Eat'n'Grow is no longer taking new referrals for adult clients.
Meet Our Team
Our team of Specialised Dietitians are here to listen and help
Vikki Nash APD CEDC has experience in assisting families and individuals with restrictive eating behaviours, especially children with disabilities or who are on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). Vikki is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) and has completed advanced training in the "SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Approach to Feeding". She combines her knowledge of the SOS feeding approach, with other well-researched feeding approaches, including: "The Division of Responsibility, "Food Chaining" "Steps Plus," "Responsive Feeding" and CBT- AR (cognitive behaviour therapy for ARFID), along with her personal experience of raising two autistic boys with sensory eating difficulties,
Vikki also has a degree in agricultural science and loves to share her knowledge about food and farms. When not working, you will find Vikki tending her vegetable garden, walking her dog and dreaming about horses.
Freya Vos APD is an accredited practising dietitian with a special interest in paediatric chronic disease management, feeding problems, and gastrointestinal disorders such as coeliac disease. Freya is a trained SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Feeding Therapist and holds qualifications in early childhood education and works with children in our paediatric group feeding clinic, as part of a multi-disciplined team.
Dionne Eckley APD is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with special interests in paediatric allergies, intolerances and eating difficulties, and can assist with chronic illness, general health and well-being nutrition. Dionne is a trained SOS (Sequential-Oral-Sensory) Feeding Therapist and can provide nutrition therapy and support for managing weight, cholesterol, diabetes, and irritable bowel syndrome.
The team at Eat n Grow is committed to providing families and individuals with personalised, professional service using evidence-based nutritional science. Whether you’re looking for nutritious recipes, or you need professional guidance in order to address a specific health issue, Eat'n'Grow is ready to help you reach your dietary goals today.