Rosaria Bongiorno
Innately Well (Nutrition & Coaching)
About
After completing my Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics nearly 20 years ago, I recognised that the food we put into our mouths, although crucial, is not the only ingredient needed for our health. Emotional wellbeing and lifestyle plays a big part. Food as medicine is a powerful mantra, however, there can be deep seated emotions and undesirable behaviours stopping us from eating the right foods and causing chronic health problems.
I'm trained to analyse and pinpoint the aspects that are stopping you from feeling and being your best self. During our nutrition & health coaching sessions, I empower my clients with the skills and tools to deal with deep emotions to enlighten their path to better health and vitality. I also recognise the role that our environment plays – with a background in industrial chemistry, I have a strong understanding of chemicals and environmental toxins.
Innately Well is about working together to sensitively and compassionately develop a sound individualised nutrition and wellness plan.
Approach: Sensitive, gentle, compassionate and supportive coaching environment; empowers clients with knowledge and skills; holistic and integrative; addresses emotional and behavioural roots of health issues alongside clinical nutrition.
Weight Loss Approach
Holistic and integrative approach combining evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy with functional nutrition, health behaviour change coaching, and complementary therapies (EFT tapping, shadow work). Addresses emotional connections to food, gut microbiome, hormonal health (thyroid, adrenals), and lifestyle factors. Focuses on sustainable, long-term change rather than short-term dieting.
Acknowledges yo-yo dieting patterns and aims to address root causes.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Innately Well (Nutrition & Coaching)
Argyle Ave, Ryde NSW 2112 (also locations in Lindfield and Crows Nest, NSW)
Multiple Locations
Yes – Ryde (north-west Sydney), Lindfield (north of Sydney), and Crows Nest mentioned on website.
Qualifications
- MND (Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics)
- University of Sydney
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
- PostGradDipAppSc (Colloid Chemistry)
- Swinburne University of Technology
- BAppSc (Chemistry Hons)
- University of Melbourne
- Intermediate Clinical EFT Practitioner (Emotional Freedom Techniques)
- EFT Universe
- Health Coaching Certification
- Wellness Coaching Australia
- Breakthrough Shadow (Life) Coaching Certification
- Ford Institute
- Functional Nutrition Certificate
- Functional Nutrition Alliance
- Plant Based Eating Certificate
- Cornell University
- Diploma of Herbal Medicine (in progress at time of website creation)
- Southern Cross Herbal School
- Foundations of Nutrition & Environmental Medicine
- ACNEM (in progress at time of website creation)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider; specific rebate amounts, session numbers or EPC details not stated.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available; specific funds not listed.
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