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Meet our People
DIETITIAN
Daniella
Rafel
Your victories are in the process
Dani (she/her) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who works with adults in eating disorder recovery, as well as supporting people to heal disordered relationships with food, their body and themselves.
Using a non-diet, attuned eating approach, Dani works in a compassionate, empathetic and non-judgemental way that is led by what matters most to each client. She values creating a safe and supportive space where clients can explore their relationship with food and body at their own pace, with care and curiosity.
Outside of the clinic, Dani loves reading psychological thrillers, walking along the river or in the hills, and going to the theatre.
Kalamunda and North Perth
DIETITIAN
Lori
Crooks
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Lori (she/her) is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a decade of experience helping clients navigate their relationship with food.
Lori’s expertise shines in supporting those with mental health challenges, especially individuals on their journey through eating disorder recovery. She embraces the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES), advocating for a compassionate and inclusive approach to wellness that respects every body, regardless of size. With a warm and light-hearted approach, she’s dedicated to creating a safe and compassionate space where clients can openly explore their food and nutrition experiences, fostering recovery every step of the way.
Outside of her practice, Lori loves to travel, chase sunsets, and indulge in the vibrant food and wine culture of Perth.
North Perth
SENIOR
DIETITIAN
Efrat
Carbonne
Significant change, be it behaviour or thinking, is simply a collection of small changes outside of your comfort zone.
Effie (she/her) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and ANZAED Eating Disorder Credentialed Dietitian, with over a decade of experienced in working with people with complex medical needs.
Effie believes that nutrition should be made easy and has a pragmatic approach to help influence how your network, support and lifestyle can support your food choices. Effie aims to help people discover a healthier relationship with food, with behaviour change suited to them. Effie is experienced in working with people who have eating disorders as well as those who have undergone abdominal surgeries, stomas, feeding tubes, dialysis and rehabilitation. Effie also has interest in working with recreational athletes practicing combat sports.
In her spare time Effie enjoys Taekwondo, kickboxing, BJJ and spending time with her family out and about.
Kalamunda and North Perth
PRINCIPAL
DIETITIAN
Russell
Phillips
I want to help people live a full life that aligns with their own values, uninhibited by preoccupations with eating or their body.
Russell (he/him) is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Fitness Professional and the principal dietitian of Intuitry. Russell has worked in fitness since 2010, and as a dietitian since 2014.
Russell specialises in treatment for eating disorders, working with individuals and families at every stage of an individuals eating disorder to help develop confidence in eating patterns that serve them well. Russell is passionate about the importance of a weight-neutral lens on health and explores this concept with all of his clients to strengthen their recovery journey.
When Russell isn't working with his clients, he is usually teaching Zumba classes, enjoying a Friday night in with takeaway and red wine or camping in the bush.
Kalamunda and North Perth
ADMIN
DIRECTOR
Sofia
Calabro
True happiness grows when you learn to bloom exactly where you are
Sofia is our behind-the-scenes person. She's the essential secret ingredient that keeps our systems organised.
Sofia has a bachelor degree in Nutritional Medicine and is very passionate about health and wellbeing being much more than just a physical state. She is known for her holistic lifestyle and loves to share her knowledge in this area to anyone who will listen! She loves to help people and is a true empath at heart.
FAQ
You are welcome to work with who you would like. If you would like to work with a specific dietitian, please let us know when being placed on the waitlist. If you are happy to work with any of our fabulous dietitians, your waitlist enquiry will be assessed for who we think might be the best fit for you.
You will not be able to meet with your dietitian prior to commencing appointments. However, if you feel that you would like to work with us but you have the wrong fit, we are happy to consider moving you to another clinician.
Yes. Our dietitians are experienced with working with young people with eating disorders. If you have a loved one under 10 with an eating disorder, we would strongly encourage also seeking help with a clinical psychologist.
Yes. Where possible our dietitians would prefer clients to physically attend their appointments, and other than for long distance travel and last-minute illness, initial consultations will be run in person. However we understand that it's not always possible to be in session in-person and can change to Telehealth when the need arises.