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ABOUT US
LORETTA HOWARD, APD AN
BHSc (Nut&Diet), Principal Dietitian
Loretta is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist and a member of Dietitians Australia. With over 12 years industry experience, she gained her qualifications from Queensland University of Technology after completing a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2012.
Loretta works with individuals seeking advice for a variety of conditions including weight and chronic disease management, disordered eating and food intolerances. She has also practised alongside bariatric surgeons providing pre- and post-operative nutrition advice. Complementing her private practice, Loretta has consulted with local private hospital inpatients, primarily in the mental health space and has enjoyed the wide variety of patients, colleagues and experiences these roles bring.
Loretta believes in taking a sensible and flexible approach in the process of tailoring nutritional advice to clients' individual needs and goals. She enjoys working closely with clients and their extended health team, developing long term therapeutic relationships and employing key behavioural strategies to enable lifelong positive and balanced eating habits.
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When translating nutrition science into resources for her consumers, Loretta's focus is on simple and practical solutions and tools to help you prepare and consume delicious food with ease.
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Loretta consults from our Bald Hills and Auchenflower clinics and via telehealth.
LAY SOH, APD AN
BHlthSc(Nutr&Diet)/BAppSc(HMS), GCertAutism, Dietitian
Lay Soh graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with honours for a double degree in Nutrition and Dietetics and Human Movement Studies. She started her career as a clinical dietitian in public hospitals as well as at outpatient clinics. In 2009, she embarked on a journey in private practice so she could better promote health to clients living in the community.
Lay has been into healthy living as far back as when she was a teenager. She is a role model in taking charge of her health by practicing the lifestyle that leads to vibrant health. Her special interests are in weight management, gastrointestinal disorders, insulin resistance and blood sugar management, anti-inflammatory diets, and lifestyle changes for vibrant health. Lay stays active at the gym and attending karate training.
During her career in private practice, Lay has encountered numerous clients diagnosed with Autism. She took an interest in managing individuals with Autism, and in 2024 she completed a Graduate Certificate in Autism. Individuals with Autism can especially benefit from her expertise.
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Lay consults from our Bald Hills clinic on Monday afternoons.