The Personal Wellness team with recent addition Shayla, born November 09
About us
The Personal Wellness team consists of dietitians Therese O’Sullivan, Cristal Camfield, Emma Speak, Smita Nambiar and Katherine Donaldson. Our dietitians are members of the Dietitians Association of Australia and are committed to keeping up-to-date and providing quality services.
The Personal Wellness team with recent addition Shayla, born November 09
Dr Therese O’Sullivan, APD
B. Hlth Sci (Nutrition and Dietetics)/B.App Sci (Human Movement Studies) Hons, PhD. Owner/Manager.
Therese has recently completed a PhD in the area of carbohydrates, glycemic index and insulin resistance. She has presented at national and international nutrition conferences and has a special interest in diabetes.
Some of Therese's original research can be viewed below
Glycaemic index and
glycaemic load intake patterns in older Australian women
Glycaemic load is
associated with insulin resistance in older Australian women
A good-quality
breakfast is associated with better mental health in adolescence
Cristal Camfield, APD
B. Hlth Sci (Nutrition and Dietetics) Hons, QUT.
Cristal specialises in obesity management and has previously worked as a consultant dietitian at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane.
Emma Speak, APD
B. Hlth Sci (Nutrition and Dietetics) Hons, QUT.
Emma has a special interest in aged care and functional foods. She enjoys working with people, cooking and eating out.
Smita Nambiar, APD
B. App Sci (Food Science and Nutrition) Hons, UQ, Masters (Nutrition and Dietetics) GU.
Smita has an interest in chronic disease and children's nutrition, and is involved in PhD study in the area of childhood obesity at the University of Queensland. She enjoys experimenting with cooking to make healthy food taste great.
Some of Smita's original research can be viewed below
Validating the waist-height ratio and developing centiles for use amongst children and adolescents
Katherine Donaldson, APD
B. App Sci (Food Science and Nutrition) Hons, UQ, Masters (Nutrition and Dietetics) GU.
Katherine has had previous dietetic experience in nutrition research and community health. She also works as a dietitian for Blue Care and has gained important skills in nutrition for aged care facilities.