I'm Michael the founder and director of Dietitian With A Difference. I started the business to help provide clarity in an ever confusing food world. I am a firm believer that empowering clients to take control of their health as early as possible can not only help them achieve their goals but also set themselves up with the skill set and knowledge to provide healthy foundations for future generations.
I work with clients all across Australia online and throughout the Lake Macquarie district to improve their health.
Approach: Empowering, client-focused; aims to build skills and knowledge for long-term health rather than short-term fixes
Weight Loss Approach
Empowerment-based approach focused on helping clients take control of their health and building knowledge and skills for long-term sustainable change
Body composition analysis
Areas of Expertise
Aged careAnthropometryArtificial nutrition supportCancer/oncologyChild nutritionCoeliac diseaseCystic fibrosisDiabetes Type 1Diabetes Type 2Diabetes in pregnancyDisabilityFertility nutritionMale fertility nutritionFood allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPsGastrointestinal disordersHeart diseaseHealthy eating adviceInflammatory bowel diseaseIBSInfant feedingMalnutritionMental healthMen's healthOsteoporosisOverweight and obesityPalliative carePCOSPre-diabetesRehabilitationWeight management
“APD & AN with 10+ years experience, formerly at a private mental health facility. Evidence-based, non-judgemental approach. Specialises in invisible illnesses, eating disorders, gut health & metabolic conditions.”
Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
“Chantelle Wardini is an APD & AEP at Bites Health Clinic, Bella Vista NSW. Founded in 2010, she leads a team helping 6000+ Australians with weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & sports nutrition.”
Weight Management · Bariatric Surgery (pre and post) · Anti-Obesity Medications · Disordered Eating
“Amanda Clark (AAPD) has 25+ yrs experience in weight management, bariatric surgery & anti-obesity medication support. Author of Portion Perfection for Bariatrics. Clinics at Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Lismore + Australia-wide telehealth.”
“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”
Paediatric nutrition (infants to teens) · Fussy eating · ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Child and teenage nutrition
“Dr Fiona Arrowsmith, PhD APD, paediatric dietitian with 25 years experience. Specialises in tube feeding, fussy eating, ARFID, allergies, NDIS, and child growth from infants to teens.”