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Meet Our People
PRINCIPAL DIETITIAN
RUSSELL
PHILLIPS
I want 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, ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder 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 Mount Lawley
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 Mount Lawley
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR
ALANA
VECCHIO
Enough secretly eating your snacks when no-one is looking.
Alana (she/her) is our behind-the-scenes person. She keeps our systems organised and manages our social media. She is so well organised that even bathroom breaks are on her to-do list.
Alana believes it’s important to love your body at any size and is passionate about balancing the needs of the body and the mouth.
Outside of working in Intuitry, Alana ....
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.