KAREN FRY

My name is Karen Fry and (among other things) I work as an Accredited Practising Dietitian which means I am university-qualified and adhere to the strict DAA Code of Professional Conduct and Ethical Practice. I take a realistic approach to food and lifestyle and aim to empower people to embrace personally-meaningful changes to their lives.

Since you're probably reading this to find out more about me here's an overview of who I am and what I offer...

Areas of special interest 

For the past 20 years, I have specialised in:

• non-diet approaches to support people with weight concerns

• eating disorders

• gut health

• kidney disease

Extensive experience and training

I've been working in public health and private practice for 20 years and have undertaken post-graduate training in:

• Eating disorders training

• Intuitive eating

• Trauma-informed care

• Acceptance and commitment therapy

• Dialectical behaviour therapy

• Motivational interviewing and health coaching

• Mindfulness meditation teacher training (recognised by MAA)

• Health At Every Size (HAES) ® model and Non-Diet Approach to weight management

• Polyvagal theory

• Advanced training and ongoing mentoring with experts in the field of SIBO management

Clinical supervision so my clients receive the best possible care

What I've realised in working with people for 20 years is: nutrition is a science (and that's fine) but eating is a behaviour (and behaviours are not easy to change!) 

Regular clinical supervision with a PACFA-accredited clinical supervisor enables me to provide my clients with the best possible care. (Unlike psychologists and other counsellors, APDs are not required to undertake any formal clinical supervision, however clinical supervision is invaluable and I know my clients are benefiting from this investment).

My Story

I entered the world of nutrition and dietetics in 2000. After finishing my degree at Newcastle University, I was offered the challenging role of Renal Dietitian at John Hunter Hospital, under the supervision of well-respected Renal Dietitian, Catherine Ryan and working closely with notable nephrologists including Prof Ranjit Nanra, Dr Paul Trevillian and Dr Al Gillies. I held this position for a number of years, supporting people to manage their kidney disease in both early stages, on dialysis and even post-kidney transplant. In 2010, I took on the role of lead researcher and coordinator in a 'world first': a systematic review of the scientific literature for Guidelines for the Nutritional Management of Adult Kidney Transplant Recipients in 2011.

I moved into private practice in 2004, working at The Golden Door Health Retreat in the Hunter Valley for two years (where I ran talks, provided one-on-one consultations and had fun co-creating the guest menus and co-writing the cookbook Purely Golden Door). When I finished up there (due to having kids!).

In 2007 I set up a private nutrition counselling clinic in Newcastle where I began to specialise in gut health, a non-diet approach to weight concern and the dietary management of kidney disease. This has involved continuous learning, attending workshops and actively seeking new research to support my practice.

Over the past 10 years, I have moved into counselling clients presenting with disordered eating and eating disorders.

In recent years, I have enjoyed mentoring dietitians through the DAA mentoring program. If you are graduated newly-graduated dietitian and are looking for a mentor, please get in touch. I'd be delighted to discuss your needs.

What do my clients say?

Well respected and deservedly so! (DB)

High calibre professional, excellent depth and breadth of knowledge, provides sound, unequivocal guidance within a holistic strategy referenced to the patient's medical status and total health. Highly recommended. (RM)

My son and myself have seen Karen yesterday, and it has been most pleasant. We have enjoyed the positive and friendly atmosphere in her rooms, and her warm and professional approach to provide the best possible outcome for us. She has answered all our questions, and provided some really helpful tips and advice. The costs were a fraction of what we expected, and our visit was worth every penny. Both of us can highly recommend her to anyone. (FB)

I attended an 8 week mindfulness medication course run by Karen Fry from Nourish Nutrition and it has provided me with the tools to ensure I continue meditation which I have found highly beneficial and enriching throughout my life. Karen was very professional, well prepared with a written handbook, and a meditation CD for ongoing use was provided to all participants. Throughout the course Karen was very generous with her time and available via phone or email to discuss our progress. I would recommend Karen and Nourish Nutrition to anyone who is looking to improve their well being and improve their health. (ND)