Specialist Dietitians in Sydney

Thoughtful nutrition care for women, families and care communities.

Expert, evidence-based nutritional care.
We aim to bring balance to your plate and your life with nutrition that works for you, not the other way around.

We are a culturally inclusive dietetic practice focused on evidence based nutrition for a range of medical conditions including surgical weight loss, oncology, and gut health based in Lane Cove.

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About Jill Ng, Accredited Practising Dietitian

I’m a clinical dietitian with extensive experience in womens health, bariatric and upper GI surgery, gut health, diabetes including lived experience of gestational diabetes, and complex nutrition including enteral feeding in the community setting. I offer evidence based, culturally inclusive care with a calm and practical style.

I am bilingual and speak Cantonese.

Locations: St Leonards, Lane Cove, Balmain East & Telehealth.

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Meet Sunny - Chief Pawsitivity Officer (CPO)

Sunny is a three year old bichon frise poodle who brings comfort and calm to selected home visits and aged care settings.

Cara Luo APD, Associate Dietitian

Cara offers consultation in Chinese Mandarin

Former professional interpreter mandarin <—> english with over 5 years experience translating complex scientific material

now enthusiastic and dedicated clinical dietitian with a passion for oncology, digestive health as well as supporting those managing diabetes and obesity.

graduated university of sydney 2025 & current full member of the dietitians association of australia

Experienced across a diverse clinical and community setting and passionate about delivering evidence based, culturally sensitive care

Cara offers consultations in Chinese (Mandarin) and english

Locations - St Leonards, PYMBLE & TELEHEALTH

mum of 2 under 10
lover of yoghurt cups and malatang

I truly understands the importance of balanced diet in supporting a healthy, high quality life at any stage.

I am passionate about providing support to people of all ages & believe you are what you eat

My goal is to make nutrition practical, enjoyable and empowering so you can live with energy, confidence & wellbeing.


Balmain East Drs

51 Darling Street Balmain East

Ph: 9555-7887

A boutique medical practice catering to the people of Balmain East led by Dr Elena Ryan

Appointments available Thursdays please call to book.

In 2026 Appointments available Wednesdays please call to book.

EPC plans accepted from other practices, see your GP for referral.

 

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Coming Soon… downloadable nutrition guides for a range of conditions

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Coming Soon… downloadable nutrition guides for a range of conditions *

Why Optimal Care?

10,000+ patients across surgical recovery, cancer care, gut health, enteral feeding support, weight management, diabetes over 20 years

Who We Help..

Facilities and aged care centres, Childcare Centre menu reviews, staff training, and compliance support

Our Special Skills…

Culturally diverse communities, offering care in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and Arabic

NDIS Plans and Medicare EPC Acceptable, we do not bulk bill, concession pricing available

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