Gut Health & IBS Dietitian in Melbourne
Personalised, evidence-based care for IBS, bloating, food intolerances and other digestive concerns — from Accredited Practising Dietitians who understand how much your gut affects your everyday life.
If you’ve been searching for a gut health dietitian in Melbourne, or an experienced IBS dietitian in Melbourne who takes an evidence-based approach, our team is here to help you move from confusion to clarity with a clear, practical plan.
Tired of feeling bloated, uncomfortable and unsure what to eat?
You’re not alone. Whether it’s persistent IBS symptoms, unpredictable reactions to food, or the emotional toll of ongoing digestive discomfort, gut issues affect far more than your stomach — they can affect your confidence, energy and daily freedom. At NutriBlooms, we know how exhausting it is to eliminate food after food and still feel unsure. That’s why we offer individualised, evidence-based gut health care that goes beyond quick fixes.
- ✓ Feeling light and comfortable after meals
- ✓ Enjoying food again without fear or second-guessing every bite
- ✓ Understanding your triggers instead of guessing
- ✓ Having a trusted dietitian guide you every step of the way
Evidence-based gut care from Accredited Practising Dietitians
Our approach is grounded in current research, not trends or one-size-fits-all supplement protocols. As Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs), we use nationally recognised, evidence-based methods — including the Monash University Low FODMAP Diet and the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) elimination diet — tailored to your symptoms, medical history, culture and goals.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed with IBS, a food intolerance or reflux, or you’re simply unsure what’s going on, we’ll help you understand what’s happening and give you practical tools you can use straight away.
You’re never limited to one perspective
Gut symptoms rarely sit in isolation — they can overlap with disordered eating patterns, hormonal conditions like PCOS or endometriosis, or complex paediatric feeding presentations. When your situation spans more than one area, your dietitian isn’t working alone. As a connected clinic, they can case-conference directly with a colleague or with our Principal Dietitian, Racha Slim, bringing a second clinical perspective into your care plan — so you get the benefit of the whole team, not just one appointment.
Gut and digestive conditions we support
Our gut health dietitians provide personalised dietary care for a wide range of digestive and gastrointestinal conditions, including:
- ✓ Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — with care tailored to your subtype, whether IBS-C (constipation), IBS-D (diarrhoea) or IBS-M (mixed)
- ✓ Low FODMAP diet support, using the Monash University three-phase approach
- ✓ Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) — dietary management and interpretation of your test results
- ✓ Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- ✓ Coeliac disease and gluten-free eating
- ✓ Food intolerances, including lactose and fructose
- ✓ Food allergies
- ✓ Reflux and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
- ✓ Functional dyspepsia, bloating and constipation
- ✓ Food chemical sensitivities, via the RPAH elimination diet (salicylates, amines and glutamates)
- ✓ Diverticular disease
We don’t perform breath tests or microbiome and stool testing in clinic, but we can interpret your results and translate them into a clear, practical eating plan.
The low FODMAP diet: a structured three-phase approach
The low FODMAP diet is one of the most effective evidence-based dietary approaches for managing IBS symptoms, and it was developed by researchers at Monash University, here in Melbourne. It isn’t meant to be restrictive forever — the goal is to identify your triggers and then reintroduce as many foods as possible. We’ll guide you through all three phases so you end up with maximum variety and minimal symptoms.
Phase 1 — Elimination
Together we temporarily swap high FODMAP foods for suitable low FODMAP alternatives for a short period (usually 2–6 weeks) to see whether your symptoms settle.
Phase 2 — Reintroduction
We methodically reintroduce FODMAP groups one at a time to pinpoint which foods trigger your symptoms and which you tolerate well.
Phase 3 — Personalisation
We build your long-term, personalised way of eating — as varied and flexible as possible, restricting only what genuinely affects you.
The RPAH elimination diet for food chemical sensitivities
For some people, symptoms are driven by natural food chemicals rather than FODMAPs. The Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) elimination diet is a structured way to identify sensitivities to natural chemicals such as salicylates, amines and glutamates. Our dietitians can guide you through this detailed process and help you build a sustainable eating plan based on what we learn together.
What your first consultation includes
- ✓ A comprehensive gut and lifestyle assessment — your full symptom history, dietary triggers, stress levels and digestive patterns
- ✓ Body composition analysis using InBody or Tanita technology, where helpful, so your plan reflects how your body responds
- ✓ Interpretation of any breath test, stool or microbiome results you bring with you
- ✓ Clear, take-home education to simplify label reading, eating out and knowing what’s safe to eat
- ✓ Support for the gut–brain connection, including referral pathways to complementary support such as gut-directed therapy where appropriate
We also know it can feel awkward to talk about bloating, bowel habits or food struggles out loud. Our clinics are designed to feel calm and unhurried, giving you a private, comfortable space and the time to be properly heard — because a relaxed, trusting one-on-one relationship with your dietitian is where the real work happens.
Your personalised action plan and ongoing pathway
You’ll leave your consultation with a clear, personalised action plan — practical objectives and agreed goals and milestones that we set together — alongside a defined pathway that maps your next steps and how your ongoing support is structured. Progress with gut health rarely happens in a single session, so your NutriBlooms dietitian will:
- ✓ Check in regularly to review your progress against your agreed goals
- ✓ Adjust your plan through each reintroduction phase
- ✓ Help you rebuild confidence and reduce anxiety around eating
- ✓ Keep you supported with structure and empathy, at a pace that suits you
Meet your gut health dietitians
Your care is provided by our team of Accredited Practising Dietitians with extensive experience in digestive health. Racha Slim, Simon Salerno, Isabella Giardino, Fadwa El Samad and Kineta Sulemani are all Monash University Low FODMAP Diet trained, bringing advanced training and substantial experience across IBS, IBD, coeliac disease, food intolerances and food chemical sensitivities.
Care from a connected team
Because NutriBlooms is a multi-clinician practice, your dietitian has built-in peer support. Complex cases can be reviewed together with colleagues or our Principal Dietitian, Racha Slim, so you benefit from more than one expert perspective. Our clinics are also designed to feel calm and welcoming, supporting a genuine one-to-one relationship with your dietitian.
Qualifications you can trust
- ✓ Accredited Practising Dietitians (APD) with Dietitians Australia
- ✓ Monash University Low FODMAP Diet training across our gut health team
- ✓ RPAH elimination diet experience
- ✓ NDIS-registered provider
- ✓ Six Melbourne clinics plus Australia-wide telehealth
Medicare, DVA, NDIS and private health options
We want gut health care to be accessible. You don’t need a referral to book privately, but with a valid GP referral you may be able to claim a rebate:
- ✓ Medicare — under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), you may be eligible for a rebate on up to five allied health sessions per calendar year
- ✓ DVA — clients with a valid referral are seen with no out-of-pocket cost
- ✓ NDIS — self-managed and plan-managed participants are welcome
- ✓ Private health — claimable on the spot via HICAPS, depending on your level of cover
- ✓ Telehealth — available Australia-wide if you can’t visit a clinic in person
Not sure what you’re eligible for? Our team can help you check your funding options when you book.
Explore related services
Gut symptoms often overlap with other areas of health. You may also find these services helpful:
- Endometriosis & Adenomyosis dietitian support — bloating and altered bowel habits are common with endometriosis, and dietary care can help.
- PCOS dietitian — for hormone-related nutrition support that often overlaps with gut symptoms.
- Personalised diet plans — a tailored plan built around your routine, culture and preferences.
- Paediatric nutrition — gut and FODMAP support tailored for children and families.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian for IBS or gut health?
No. You can book directly with us as a private client. A GP referral is only needed if you’d like to claim a Medicare rebate under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP).
Can I claim a dietitian on Medicare for IBS or gut issues?
Often, yes. IBS and other chronic gut conditions can be eligible under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP), which may cover a rebate on up to five allied health sessions per calendar year. Your GP assesses your eligibility and decides how sessions are allocated.
What’s the difference between IBS and SIBO?
IBS is a diagnosis based on a pattern of symptoms — abdominal pain, bloating and changes in bowel habits — without a structural cause. SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) is a specific finding of excess bacteria in the small intestine, usually identified by a breath test. The two can overlap. We provide dietary management for both, and can interpret your test results.
Is the low FODMAP diet forever?
No. It’s a short-term, structured process — typically 2–6 weeks of elimination, then reintroduction, then a personalised long-term plan. The aim is the widest possible variety of foods with the fewest symptoms, not lifelong restriction.
Do you offer telehealth?
Yes. We offer telehealth consultations Australia-wide, as well as in-person appointments across our six Melbourne clinics in Blackburn, Ringwood, Lilydale, Dandenong South, Roxburgh Park and Epping/Lalor.
Which gut and digestive conditions do you support?
IBS (including IBS-C, IBS-D and IBS-M), low FODMAP support, SIBO, IBD (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis), coeliac disease, food intolerances and allergies, reflux and GORD, functional dyspepsia, food chemical sensitivities via the RPAH diet, and diverticular disease.
I’ve had breath, stool or microbiome testing — can you help?
Yes. While we don’t perform these tests in clinic, our dietitians can interpret your results and translate them into a clear, practical eating plan.
Can you help with gut symptoms linked to endometriosis or PCOS?
Yes. Digestive symptoms such as bloating and altered bowel habits often overlap with conditions like endometriosis and PCOS, and our dietitians support both. See our endometriosis and PCOS pages for more.
Start your gut health consultation today
Whether you visit us in person or join by telehealth from anywhere in Australia, we’re ready to support you with clarity, care and a clear path forward. Medicare, DVA, NDIS and private health options are available.