Meet Erica Manser, Clinical Nutritionist
Before completing a Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in Nutritional Medicine and Dietetics I pursued the caregiver role from Personal Care Assistant to a Registered Nurse in sub-acute health care.
In my clinical work I identified large areas of space where nutrition was either ignored or misunderstood when it comes to a person’s overall health and realised just how vital a role it plays. Spending a large portion of my adult years seeking answers for chronic ill health, I understand, not only the effects of invalidation and finding no answers but the frustration surrounding the complex nature of chronic illness/es. My passion for nutrition was further fuelled by identifying a need for improved nutrition support post bariatric surgery.
Bringing my personal and clinical background together, means I can offer a unique style of holistic care and treatment to my clients while utilising functional medicine. The goal of functional medicine is to find and treat the underlying cause of illness using a systems biology-based approach.
Main areas of speciality are;
Bariatric surgery nutrition
Gut health
Women’s health (including the menopause transition)
Chronic illness (including hypermobility and mast cell disorders)
Sustainable weight management
I am passionate about growing my clients awareness through collaborative, informed care, while utilising an evidence based approach. Within this approach, I believe in small changes for long term sustainability and aim to adapt your current diet to improve health, keeping in mind all of the factors that make you, you. This includes; habits, career, stage in life, body’s requirements, health and medications, likes/dislikes, lifestyle choices, living arrangements, budget and not forgetting your goals.
Registered practitioner with Australian Natural Therapist Association (ANTA), a national industry association means you may be eligible for private health fund rebates (Please discuss this with your health fund provider if this is part of your coverage and enquire with me to see if your fund is listed).