Dr Melissa Whitelaw is a paediatric dietitian (APD, CEDC) at Victorian Children's Clinic, Malvern. She specialises in child and adolescent nutrition including eating disorders, weight concerns, feeding difficulties and food allergies.
Approach: Collaborative — works alongside paediatricians, GPs and mental health clinicians to support children and families
Weight Loss Approach
Paediatric-focused; addresses weight concerns (underweight and overweight) in children and adolescents through dietary assessment and education. Works collaboratively with paediatricians, GPs and mental health clinicians.
Areas of Expertise
Paediatric/child nutritionEating disorders and disordered eatingWeight concerns (underweight and overweight) in children and adolescentsGrowth concerns in infants and young children (faltering growth, inadequate weight gain)Fussy eating and paediatric feeding disorders (including oral aversion)Feeding support for neurodiverse children (Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD)Food allergies and intolerancesCoeliac diseaseGastrointestinal issues (food intolerances, low FODMAP diet education)Body image and nutrition concernsVegetarian eating assessment and educationEnteral tube feeding management (nasogastric and PEG tubes)Support with introduction of solidsPCOSHeart diseaseIBSMalnutritionOverweight and obesity (paediatric)
“APD & Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) based in Melbourne. Specialises in eating disorders using a weight-neutral, trauma-informed, non-diet approach. Practising since 2007.”
Eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED, ARFID) · Disordered eating and chronic dieting · Relationship with food and body image · LGBTQIA+ and trans/gender diverse (TGD) health
“APD Korey Baruta (they/she) offers weight-neutral, HAES®, non-diet nutrition counselling in Research VIC & via telehealth, specialising in eating disorders, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent & marginalised communities.”
Type 2 Diabetes · Type 1 Diabetes · Gestational Diabetes (Diabetes in Pregnancy) · Pre-diabetes
“Cameron Johnson (APD) is a specialist diabetes dietitian with 20+ years' experience. He simplifies eating with diabetes via telehealth, focusing on sustainable habits and less food stress.”