Our difference
Philosophy is more than what's on your Plato
PHILOSOPHY
Why we do what we do.
Our model of care
ABOUT DIRECTOR
Jacinta Sherlock
We get to know you!
We take the time to consider your context and how this has shaped what you are experiencing and what you would like to change. We are genuinely interested in what is important to you, and what is getting in the way of you from making a change.
Our aim is to support you in building the capacity to make the changes you want with your food and eating, so you worry less about food and do more of what matters to you.
We do this by supporting you to develop insight and awareness with your thoughts, feelings and eating patterns and we support you to develop the skills to be with your thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them. We support you to develop the confidence to make food choices and find an eating pattern that is right for you.
We support you to stay within your window of tolerance giving you the tools to regulate your emotions and feel safe and confident with food.
We are an inclusive, trauma informed, neurodiversity-affirming practice committed to person centred care.
Who do we work with?
Complexity is our speciality, although we enjoy simplicity too!
We support people in the following areas
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Mental health conditions
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Eating Disorders
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NDIS
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Neuromagical beings
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Weight and wellbeing support
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Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
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IBS and gut health
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Appetite challenges
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Emotional eating
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Wanting improved energy levels
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Health conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, celiac disease, chronic fatigue
Our clients reflect that sessions are structured to support them in their healing process.
If you don't live in Melbourne, or simply prefer an online dietitian, we also offer video call and telehealth options to help.
Our solid evidence-based, holistic approach to your wellbeing could be exactly what you are looking for! We would love to support you!
ABOUT SPECIALIST CLINICIAN
Sophie Kane
Sophie Kane is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a passion for helping people build a positive, balanced relationship with food. Sophie approaches dietetics with the belief that food is more than just nutrients, and your worth goes far beyond a number on the scale.
Her approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and tailored to each individual. Sophie understands that no two people are the same, which is why she takes the time to get to know each client- their goals, their lifestyle, and their unique challenges, to create a plan that truly works for them.
Sophie believes in a holistic approach and works within the Health at Every Size (HAES) framework, using mindful and intuitive eating principles to help clients:
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Tune into their body’s natural hunger and fullness cues
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Break free from emotional eating and food guilt
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Find confidence in nourishing themselves- without restrictive food rules
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Enjoy movement in a way that feels good, rather than as punishment
Her goal? To empower her clients with the tools, knowledge, and support they need to feel their best- physically and mentally.
Outside of work, Sophie enjoys slowing down and spending time in nature, hiking, and travelling to new places. She loves coffee, cooking, and culinary culture, believing that
eating should be enjoyable, stress-free, and nourishing.
Meet Naarm/Melbourne based dietitian; Jacinta Sherlock!
They are not just your average dietitian – they're a compassionately provocative force with over eight years of experience in the public mental health sector. Jacinta seeks to redefine what it means to be a dietitian and a helping human and this is evident through their holistic approach to food and eating.
Now, what makes Jacinta truly special is their approach to nutrition counseling. "Everything is context" – they have been likened to an eagle taking a bird's eye view of the landscape that has shaped and continues to influence your eating habits. It's not uncommon for a client to say "You've hit the nail on the head". And guess what? They don't just stop there; Jacinta uses these insights to identify the beneficial interventions that will support you in the process of change. It's a session characterised by curiosity, compassion, empathy, and a commitment to support you achieve meaningful change.
Their superpower lies in their trauma-informed approach to dietetic practice, interwoven with their training in acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and their commitment to dismantling oppressive systems through their work on collaborative leadership and unified power.