HOW CAN

The Travelling Dietitian

HELP YOU?

Vanessa works closely with paediatricians, allergists, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and general practitioners throughout Singapore.

She works mostly with children and families but will happily see adults too. She can provide you with practical nutrition advice based on the most recent evidence for the following conditions:

  • Picky eaters and problem feeders
  • Food allergies and intolerances, including
    • Single or multiple food allergies
    • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)
    • Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES)
    • Oral allergy syndrome (OAS, or pollen fruit syndrome)
  • Faltering growth
  • Introducing solids to infants
  • Gastrointestinal conditions, including
    • Constipation
    • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
    • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD – Crohns, Colitis)
    • Low FODMAP diet
  • Eating and feeding disorders
  • Nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding
  • Chronic disease management, including weight management

SPECIALITY AREAS

PICKY EATERS &
PROBLEM FEEDERS

Does your child struggle to gain weight due to a limited diet? Did they have difficulty transitioning from pureed foods and now tolerate only specific textures? Are they fearful of new foods? Are mealtimes a constant battle for everyone?

Vanessa is trained in Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Therapy and the SOS Approach to Feeding. This is an evidence-based approach to dealing with extreme fussy eaters and children with strong food aversions. She has a keen interest in helping children to develop a healthy relationship with food and believes that teaching them how to eat through play and positive experience is the key to a healthy eater.

PICKY EATERS &
PROBLEM FEEDERS

Does your child struggle to gain weight due to a limited diet? Did they have difficulty transitioning from pureed foods and now tolerate only specific textures? Are they fearful of new foods? Are mealtimes a constant battle for everyone?

Vanessa is trained in Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Therapy and the SOS Approach to Feeding. This is an evidence-based approach to dealing with extreme fussy eaters and children with strong food aversions. She has a keen interest in helping children to develop a healthy relationship with food and believes that teaching them how to eat through play and positive experience is the key to a healthy eater.

FOOD ALLERGIES

Whether you or your child has a single or multiple food allergies, FPIES or EOE, Vanessa will help you to manage the allergy and any food eliminations that are required, ensuring you meet all of your nutrient and growth requirements along the way.

Vanessa works closely with allergists to make sure you or your child get the diagnosis and treatment you need. She is involved with hospital-, clinic- or home-based oral food challenges when they are required and is well practiced in identifying the signs of mild, moderate or severe reactions to foods and how to prevent further allergic reactions.

BODY POSITIVITY FOR
ADULTS AND CHILDREN

Building a positive relationship with food and your body is the key to feeling and performing at your best. Having the ability and confidence to make mindful choices and to trust your internal cues takes practice and support.

Vanessa has a special interest in helping families to build strong relationships with food at family mealtimes. She likes to focus on how mindfulness at mealtimes can help us to tune into our body’s signals and make healthy choices for all the right reasons and likes to bring families together through food.

PRICING

All our consultations are designed with your individial requirements in mind.

Vanessa’s initial consultation usually takes around 1 hour where she gets a clearer picture of your clinical history, background and goals and provides appropriate advice based on her assessment. She has a special focus on setting achievable, realistic goals and helps you to prioritise these.

Next steps and pricing really depend on your specific needs.

Please contact Vanessa to determine if The Travelling Dietitian is right for you.