i help bariatric patients overcome food behaviours & meet their goals for life
I help Bariatric patients overcome their past struggles with diet by tackling those unhelpful resurfacing food behaviours with a mind-healthy approach to food; to help you reach your goals and keep your results for life.
I am Carrie Ross, Clinical Nutritionist (BSc), Nutritional counsellor and Bariatric Health Educator. Both my experience and expertise are derived from a combination of over 10 years of focussed study in health, nutrition and mental health, as well as lived personal experience (YES, I am a Bariatric Patient) in my areas of interest; being post-surgical Bariatric Nutrition and Mental Health nutrition.
A Clinical Nutritionist, is a University Degree holding (BHSc Nutrition & Dietetic Medicine) Professionally trained clinical practitioner who has undergone:
Holistic Integrative Nutrition recognises that illness and disease are complex and seeks to promote the body’s own innate ability to heal itself and regulate balance not only from within but from without too. It appreciates that: ‘You cannot get rid of a weed by simply picking a few leaves’ and that there is a 'root' cause behind all presenting issues. Therefore, I seek to support healing from the source, instead of simply treating the symptom. The root, not just the leaves!
My nutritional philosophies are firmly grounded by the concept of creating the balance of all the unique aspects in an individual’s life; considering the interplay of lifestyle, mindset and diet; a unique spin on the ‘body, mind and spirit’ philosophy. Its not ALL about what we eat, its also about what we do and how we feel. I believe that balance must be sought for us to reach our goals. This is the BALANCE OF ALL THINGS Within the consultation process, I assess your current health status and any past/present influencing medical factors, your current diet and lifestyle practices and focusing on wholefood nutrition, food relationship counselling and holistic health I use an individual person-centred approach to develop a nutritional support plan for your health goals and needs.
With the utilisation of personal, specific dietary advice, lifestyle Coaching and mindset/ behavioural coaching techniques, you are provided with a framework to set the gears to your wellness goals in motion with personalised objectives that are easily integrated into your current lifestyle.
Whilst I work with all client types and models, I have a special interest in Post-Surgical Bariatric Nutrition management together with nutritional healing and focus on:
* Essential nutrition for post-operative gastric surgeries - including weight loss surgeries (RNY/VSG/SIPS/SADI); and Disease management surgery as a result of IBD such as colectomy, ileostomy, cholecystectomy for example. This special interest comes from my own personal experience with gastric surgery and the health ramifications of poor post-op education.
* Food Behaviour Management and rebuilding healthy food relationships after life altering surgery.
As a Nutritionist, Educator, Coach and Counsellor, that works holistically with each individual, I understand that there is no “one size fits all” diet that is going to cure all health complaints. therefore I cater specified, personalised planning for the goals of the individual; in areas such as:
I take the time to have a proper understanding of your personal goals, needs, likes and dislikes, support networks and lifestyle in order to create a food and lifestyle approach that suits YOU. If your diet and lifestyle is out of balance, chances are you will not be looking, feeling or performing at your best. Let me help you get things back on track so you can start thriving, rather than just surviving. Look forward to working with you.
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Biome Integrative Nutrition - Wellness Centre & Bariatric Health Clinic
ABN: 88122668963 | 1/1-3 Robinson Place, Rockingham WA 6168 |
Mob: 0403 278 455 | Phone: (08) 9592-7336 | Fax: +61 895019227 |
Clinical Nutritionist - Carrie-Anne Ross - Western Australia
BHSc -Nutritional & Dietetic Med.- Endeavor College of Natural Health 2017
Grad. Cert Psychological Sci. - Australian College of Applied Psychology 2021
Grad Dip. Psychological Sci - Australian College of Applied Psychology 2022
Dip. Counselling - Aust. Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC) 2019
Cert IV-Community Services - Social Training - DSC WA 2004
I was there...
The body Shame, self loathing , the self-hate, overweight, unhappy, being told that Bariatric Surgery is the easy way out...
I was there...
My body in pain and no-one could tell me why, tests, tests always a number, never important, never taken seriously, and thinking your "easy way out" is my "last resort to try and fix this"...
I was there...
When you weren't looking, eating away my shame, pain, heartbreak, loneliness, anxiety, depression, fear, experience, reflection and self.
I was there...
When everything seemed unfair, that I always had to fight, that I always had to compromise, that I always had to give. Always feeling like I could NEVER compete, no body sees what you can do, they only see what you look like..
I was there..
No-one would ever love me the way I needed to be loved. No-one would see past this ugliness that I wore day in and day out..
I was there...
When I realised that even after the weight had come off, all of those things stayed with me.. the shame, the guilt, the food...
I was there, just like you've been there, just like you are there now.. I've been there...
I was there, until I realised something so powerful... It was NEVER about my body... It was always about ME.
I was stuck in that broken record for so long until I realised that i had to break this cycle, to rewrite that program.
The day I knew I was no longer there, is when I stood in front of the mirror and saw myself truly for the first time, battle scars, wounds, skin looser than it used to be, tuck-shop lady arms... and I smiled and thought to myself.. I'm Fucking fabulous!
The day I realised, that people see WHO you are not WHAT...
Now everyday, I dedicate myself to helping YOU see how truly fabulous you are, break those old patterns, chuck that old nasty record in the bin...
Time to love yourself XX Carrie
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