Associate Professor Shelley Wilkinson
PhD, BSc (Hons)(Psyc), Grad Dip Nut & Diet, AdvAPD
Shelley is Brisbane’s most experienced prenatal dietitian. As a dietitian and a mum, following a number of cycles of IVF herself, she brings unique insights and empathy into what many women experience and need at this time.
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This passionate dietitian and health psychologist isn’t just about crunching numbers and preaching kale. Dr. Shelley believes in a holistic approach to family building, helping couples navigate the exciting (and sometimes bumpy) road to parenthood with joy and confidence.
Forget boring diet plans! Dr. Shelley tailors her advice to your unique needs and preferences, drawing from the latest science to create a personalised roadmap to a healthier you and a happier baby.
With over three decades of experience, including 12 years at the renowned Brisbane Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, Dr. Shelley has seen it all and she’s brought that expertise to Lifestyle Maternity.
She’s an expert in helping women:
Dr. Shelley’s unique blend of dietetics and psychology helps women not just know what to do, but actually do it! She’s a master at helping you make lasting lifestyle changes that feel good and sustainable.
Ready to embark on your family-building journey with a dash of fun and a whole lot of support?
Contact Dr. Shelley Wilkinson at Lifestyle Maternity today!
Other roles Dr Shelley holds include as a service development and redesign expert in the Mater Mothers’ Department of Obstetric Medicine and as an Associate Professor in the UQ School of Pharmacy as a Senior Principal Research Fellow on the RECARD project.
To learn more about Shelley’s work as a clinician-researcher click here.
Best of both worlds
Shelley is a Dietitian with a PhD in Health Psychology.
Her research was part of a community-based healthy pregnancy project, with the focus of her project investigating better ways to support women to achieve a healthier pregnancy through better nutrition and physical activity.
She has carried through her learnings to Lifestyle Maternity where she blends dietetics and psychology—supporting women in living healthier lifestyles, particularly through optimal nutrition and supporting the process of behaviour change in the programs she designs and runs.
Shelley has also completed the Dr Rick Kausman ‘if not dieting’ training and incorporates many of these techniques and approaches in her counselling sessions.
Credentials that count:
B.HealthSci (Nut&Diet)(Hons1), BA (SportsStudies), APD.
Meet Elin, your friendly neighborhood fertility and pregnancy dietitian!
For over a decade, Elin has been helping women navigate the exciting (and sometimes challenging) journey of motherhood as the Senior Maternity Dietitian at Brisbane’s renowned Mater Mothers’ Hospitals.
With a special sparkle in her eye for gestational diabetes, Elin’s expertise spans the entire pregnancy spectrum, from preconception planning and IVF support to navigating the joys (and occasional meltdowns) of postpartum life.
As a mum who’s been there herself – experiencing the rollercoaster of IVF and gestational diabetes firsthand – Elin understands the unique challenges and triumphs of this incredible chapter.
Forget rigid diets and restrictive rules! Elin believes in a personalised approach, helping you find sustainable and enjoyable ways to nourish yourself and your growing family.
Drawing from the latest research and the wisdom of Dr. Rick Kausman’s “if not dieting” philosophy, Elin empowers women to make lasting, positive changes that feel good, not like a chore.
Ready to embark on this exciting journey with a trusted guide by your side?
Contact Elin today and let’s make pregnancy and motherhood shine!
Credentials that count:
Empowering our clients through education, resources, and support for optimal fertility, a glowing pregnancy and a happy and balanced first year after birth.
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