Hello, I'm Shirley Chan, an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 20 years of clinical experience. I hold a Bachelor of Science (major in Chemistry) and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sydney. I started my dietetics career at Singapore General Hospital.
Upon returning to Australia, I worked at Fairfield Hospital before joining Liverpool Hospital, where I later specialised in renal nutrition as the Senior Renal Dietitian. I established my private practice in 2014, providing personalised nutrition therapy for people managing complex health conditions. I believe effective nutrition advice should be realistic, achievable, and rooted in your unique circumstances.
I take time to understand your health background, culture, lifestyle, and food preferences—ensuring care that's both clinically sound and personally meaningful. I speak fluent Cantonese and Mandarin and warmly welcome clients from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Approach: Evidence-based, culturally sensitive, client-centred. Takes time to understand health background, culture, lifestyle and food preferences. Described as caring and professional. Health coaching and behavioural change principles incorporated.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, personalised nutrition therapy. Weight management is a secondary area of support, not a primary focus. Approach is client-centred, culturally sensitive, and incorporates health coaching and behavioural change principles.
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Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
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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 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.”