Meet Emma Keenan Dietitian

Meet Emma Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

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Hello & Welcome

Hi, I’m Emma (she/her), I’m an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.

    • Improve their health and wellbeing

    • Eat for physical and mental health, and social wellbeing

    • Learn about nutrition without the noise of diet culture

    • Access care, that is free from judgement

    I provide weight-neutral, fat-positive, and body-inclusive care. I acknowledge that health and bodies come in all shapes, weights, and sizes.

    • Gut health

    • Eating disorders

    • Disordered eating

    • Women’s health

  • I love exploring local markets, op-shopping, altering clothes, listening to music and attending gigs. I also enjoy soaking up the sunshine outdoors. You’ll often find me walking along the beach, reading in the park, or heading out for a hike.

    I love to travel. For me, the heart of a new culture is found in its food stores. I find wandering through local markets just as exciting as museums.

    Menu Items I Can’t Resist

    • Anything with truffle

    • Confit duck

    • Salted caramel EVERYTHING!

    My Favourite Snacks

    • Dark chocolate

    • Sour lollies

    • Anything artificial grape flavoured

    • Pickles, cheese, kewpie on toast

Qualifications & Professional Development

    • Master of Dietetic Practice, La Trobe University

    • Bachelor of Applied Science, La Trobe University

    • Dietitians Australia, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)

    • Australia New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED)

    • Gastrointestinal

    • Eating Disorders

      • Training via InsideOut, The Mindful Dietitian, and ELL Education

    • Neurodiversity Affirming Dietetic Care

Philosophy & Approach

  • My goal is to support clients in building a healthy relationship with food and their bodies through evidence-based, weight-inclusive nutrition care.

    This approach respects each person’s biology, autonomy, and life experiences. It supports people to care for their health in ways that feel sustainable, while living full and meaningful lives.

  • I hope to see a society that recognises the complexity of health, rather than reducing it to a number on a scale or BMI chart.

    I am committed to a future where the specialised expertise of dietitians is better understood and valued. Dietitians do far more than prescribe meal plans or focus on weight loss. Our work centres on helping people nourish themselves in ways that support long-term health and wellbeing.

  • Too often, the healthcare system treats weight as both the cause of, and solution to, every health problem. But the science shows that health is more than a number.

    Improving your health means caring for yourself and your body. It goes beyond nutrition to include your eating patterns, relationship with food, movement, sleep, and stress management.

    In my experience, focusing only on weight often does more harm than good. Often moving people further away from meaningful improvements in their health.

    When weight becomes the main focus, the whole person is often missed. Whole person care looks at everything that shapes your life, including your biology, your mind, your social support, and your environment.

    The beauty of nutrition science is that there is no single way to eat well. There are many ways to meet your nutrition needs. Together we can find an approach that works for your body, your lifestyle, your culture, and your preferences.

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  • An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is a university-qualified health professional who specialises in nutrition.

    In Australia, APDs are the only nutrition professionals recognised by the Australian Government, Medicare, the Department of Veterans' Affairs, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), and most private health funds.

  • APD’s provide evidence-based nutrition advise tailored to your individual needs.

    Working with a dietitian can be especially helpful if you have a health condition, a diagnosed nutrient deficiency, or feel confused by conflicting nutrition advice.

    You may benefit from seeing a dietitian if you are experiencing:

    • Medical conditions

    If you have a condition such as diabetes, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, diverticular disease, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure. A dietitian can help you manage your nutrition and condition with medical nutrition therapy.

    • Vitamin or mineral deficiencies

    If you have been diagnosed with a nutrient deficiency, are concerned you may be at risk of deficiency or may not be meeting your nutrition needs.

    • Confusing nutrition advice

    If you feel overwhelmed by conflicting diet information and want clear, evidence-based guidance.

    • Life-stage changes

    Nutrition needs change during adolescence, pregnancy, breastfeeding, perimenopause, post-menopause, and in older adults. A dietitian can help you adjust your nutrition during these transitions.

    • Support outside of diet culture

    If you feel stuck in the cycle of dieting and want a more sustainable, health-focused approach to eating.

    Emma is an Accredited Practising Dietitian.

  • Dietitians Australia is the professional body for Accredited Practising Dietitians in Australia. It sets standards for education, ethics, and ongoing professional development.

  • The Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) eating disorder credential for dietitians provides formal recognition of a dietitian’s qualifications, knowledge, training, and professional development activities needed to meet minimum standards for the delivery of safe and effective eating disorders treatment.