Geraldine Perez

Accredited Practising Dietitian

IBS and food intolerances became the focus of my career by chance and the story, like many others, began with a stomach bug. While holidaying in the Philippines my former husband fell ill and, despite medical tests coming back normal, his symptoms persisted. As he grappled with a new reality we began the lengthy search for the right help,  leading to a dead end. 

It wasn’t until attending an industry seminar on the (then) new low FODMAP diet that I started experimenting with the principles at home. To my surprise, he was symptom free within a week.

Seeing my former husband struggle and knowing the link between diet and symptoms, I knew there was a need for a dedicated place where sufferers could turn to for the right help. A place we had desperately searched for but never found. A place like The Gut Friendly Dietitian.

Since opening our doors in 2017 our patients have seen extraordinary results. There’s rarely a case I can’t crack – the benefits of having a hub for all things gut related. 

Beyond practising as a Dietitian for years in both private and public health settings, my experience as a certified health coach allows me to target the behavioural side of recovery. I provide the “what to do” alongside the crucial “how to do it”. Overcoming the biggest roadblock to results – sticking to your diet plan.

When I’m not consulting or working my other job as a Mum of two, I devote myself to ongoing professional development. As an IBS and food intolerance expert, I’ve provided educational talks on behalf of organisations such as FODMAP Friendly, Free From Allergy, Deliciously Allergy Free as well as to the general public. 

I’ve also reviewed educational material for Dietitians Australia and contributed content to magazines such as FODMAPPER, Diet vs Disease and A Little Bit Yummy. See below for a full list of my credentials.

If you’re looking for a dietitian that knows gut health like the bees know honey, get in touch today.  

My Qualifications:

Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours - Class 1) University of Wollongong

Monash University Low FODMAP Trained Dietitian

FAILSAFE Dietitian

Certified Health Coach

Professional Certificate in Medical Nutrition Therapy for Food Allergy & Food Intolerance

FODMAP Friendly Seminar Series - Low FODMAP Diet in Practice

Health Core Training Parts One and Two - Health Change Australia

Areas of Specialisation:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Complex food intolerance

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

Low FODMAP diet

Low food chemical diet

Low salicylate diet

Low amine diet

Gluten free diet

Dairy free diet

Chiara Miglioretto – APD

Chiara’s keen interest in IBS and food intolerances stems from her belief that they are evolving fields in nutrition which keeps her on her toes!

She loves to bridge the gap between complex nutrition science and everyday choices people make for themselves to restore the pleasure of eating.

Between seeing patients as a FODMAP trained dietitian, Chiara enjoys early bike rides, coffee and the occasional Netflix binge.

Not only that, Chiara is completing a PhD in reviewing the dietary information needs of people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist

Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics

Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics - Distinction

Monash University Low FODMAP Trained Dietitian

Areas of Specialisation & Interest:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and approaches to maintain nutritional adequacy

Food intolerances

Lactose and gluten free diets

Diabetes and weight management

Healthy eating for long term health

Emma-Jane – APD

An Accredited Practising Dietitian and a Monash FODMAP trained Dietitian.

She brings over 10 years of both professional and personal experience in the IBS, food allergy and food intolerance space.

Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist

Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics

Monash University Low FODMAP Trained Dietitian

SOS Approach To Feeding Course

ASCIA Food Allergy E-Training For Dietitians

Health Change Australia For Health Professionals

RPAH Allergy Unit Workshop On Food Chemical Intolerance

CEDD Eating Disorders Online Learning Program

Areas of Specialisation & Interest:

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet

Food Chemical Intolerance

Food Allergies

…We’re available Australia-wide via Telehealth.