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River Oak Health

Locality: Toowong

Address: Level 1 524 Milton Rd 4066 Toowong, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.riveroakhealth.com.au

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24.01.2022 Gaining food freedom is no way an easy process that happens overnight. Or in a week! But consciously shifting your focus away from concrete things like numbers... which in itself is never accurate anyway, is a good step to finding food freedom and developing a healthy relationship with food! * Try decreasing the amount of times you use a measuring device, removing scales from your home, and not looking at food labels when shopping

24.01.2022 It’s the start of Mental Health Week here in Queensland, and World Mental Health Day today #QMHW The theme for this year is take time, which focuses on 6 key ways we can improve our mood, build resilience and boost wellbeing based on the Wheel of Wellbeing: get healthy keep learning show kindness connect more take notice embrace nature. How are you taking time for your mental health today? ... #riveroakhealth #eatingdisorderdietititans #mentalhealthawareness #brisbanedietitians #QMHWTakeTime

24.01.2022 Whens the last time you chose to eat something purely because it smelled delicious? Or because it looked appealing? We challenge you to block out the diet dialogue and make 1 choice this week that has nothing to do with calories, carbs, or what is labeled by society as bad You might be surprised at how easy, natural and fun it may be :)

23.01.2022 Our first GP presentation in Toowoomba was a blast. Great conversation and questions all around. 1 in 20 people will acquire an eating disorder at one stage during their lifetime. GPs have such a big job as they are often the gatekeepers to one getting the right treatment. Thanks GPs for coming along and sharing your passion to help others with us! @ Toowoomba, Queensland

23.01.2022 We figured it was about time we introduced you to our amazing team! Starting off with the man behind the magic, meet our amazing Founder and Director Shane. We recently sat down over a G&T, to talk about all of the important things. Why did you decide to become a dietitian? The real reason is because doing honours in pharmacology and neuroscience didnt feel like it was going to give me a job. I was pretty into sport and nutrition, so decided to give that a go. And here ...we are! What is your favourite food? Hot chip sandwich What recipe is your most used in your cookbook? Grandmas pancakes. Loaded up with ice cream and maple syrup. All the good stuff! The kids always love this one. Tell us a fun fact about you! I got a hole in one playing golf when I was in my 20s (a TOTAL fluke) in a competition. Whats your favourite part about being your own boss? Choosing my amazing team! I cant wait for you all to meet them. Pictured. Out bush camping! Little me, playing rugby at about 5 years old. This is one of my favourite photos! Me with my brother, using salt and sauce bottles for toys. #riveroakhealth #dietitiansbrisbane #eatingdisorderdietitian #meetourteam #dietitian #apd #sportsdietitian #privatepractice #wannabecowboy #teamworkmakesthedreamwork @ River Oak Health

23.01.2022 Food OFTEN goes hand in hand with sadness, happiness, and stress for a lot of people. But, if we break down the role food has in our day to day lives, we can narrow it down to food being: 1) functional (daily functions, breathing, blinking, digesting food, walking, holding ourselves up right etc.), and exercise (fueling our muscles and cells to perform the task efficiently), and 2) pleasurable (engaging our senses, finding enjoyment out of flavours and eating with company e...tc.) When food becomes emotional- so using food as a coping mechanism for dealing with how we feel, we can run into some trouble. This behaviour can often lead to developing and eating disorder or disordered eating. If this sounds like you might be on this path- we can help! :) #foodisfood #sportsnutrition #eatingdisorderrecovery #foodisfuel #dietitian #athlete#riveroakhealthway

22.01.2022 The hardest part about change, is sitting with that discomfort until it becomes comfort. But oh man, is it worth hit!

22.01.2022 Please sign this petition today to join us in expressing our TOTAL DISGUST at Kurbo, a weight loss and diet app targeted at kids put out by Weight Watchers. This app is frightening, and has so much potential to cause significant harm to our children, or anyone who uses it.

21.01.2022 A great read from Carrie Dennett with input from Jennifer Gaudiani for GP's and other health professionals to remind ourselves that Anorexia is not bound to one size. Judging based on weight alone is poor practice. We've GOT TO DO BETTER! #medicalteam #treatmentteam #eatingdisordertreatment #healthprofessionals #anorexiarecovery https://www.seattletimes.com//anorexia-knows-no-body-typ/

20.01.2022 National Diabetes Week runs from July 12-18th. Diabetes is relentless. There is no rest from the decision making, calculations, thoughts around food and future health. This year, the theme is Heads Up to help raise awareness of the daily burden of living with diabetes and the impact in mental and emotional health. This includes a significant risk factor for eating disorders. ... Eating disorder diabetes mellitus, or diabulimia, is an eating disorder wherein someone intentially restricts insulin in order to lose weight. This can have a significant impact on health, including increased risk of osteoporosis, peripheral neuropathy, retinopathy, diarrhoea and other organ damage. Many of which can become fatal. If you or a loved one need addition support, you can reach out to us here or through our website. #riveroakhealth #nationaldiabetesweek #eatingdisorderdietitians #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisordersupport #diabulimia #dietitians #apd #dietitiansaustralia @ Toowong

19.01.2022 No stress, no dialogue, no overthinking, just pure trust in your body that it knows what to do with the nutrients that is already beautifully packaged in what we call food.

16.01.2022 Can you believe it is almost September?! It's been a busy couple months at River Oak Health, but we are excited to announce that we are merging our New Farm and St. Lucia clinic to be co-located in Milton. Come and see us and let us know what you think!

15.01.2022 Often we feel like these feelings of discomfort and vulnerability are scary and not how were supposed to feel when recovering from an eating disorder. The truth is this is exactly how were supposed to feel! This means you are putting in the work and personal growth is well on the way. Its well worth it!

15.01.2022 If youre a dietitian and youre BURSTING AT THE SEEMS to learn about eating disorders; eager to SINK YOUR TEETH into the essentials of eating disorder care, we have the thing for you! Paired up with the incredible @themindfuldietitian , our very own Shane Jeffrey has the online training for you. Head to the link in our bio for more information! What do you like most about our PD events? Our favourite part is meeting YOU!! ... #riveroakhealth #eatingdisorders #eatingdisorderdietitian #brisbanedietitians #professionaldevelopment #teamwork #themindfuldietitian #evidencebasedpractice #onlinelearning @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

14.01.2022 Have you met Emma Robinson? Emma is the face of our Toowoomba clinic! She is keenly interested in the role positive food environments play throughout the lifespan, with experience in disordered eating in the paediatric and adult population. Emma is also very talented at accidentally propagating succulents Q. why did you decide to study dietetics/become a dietitian? I studied dietetics after becoming interested in nutrition for sports, and reading nutrition books from the ...library on the tube to and from work in London! After 6 years in London I made the decision to return to Australia to study dietetics as a mature age student, and I havent looked back! Q2. What is your favourite food? current favourite is pecorino truffle cheese, but Im always a fan of good chocolate and any cheese Q3. What recipe is your most used in your cookbook? My favourite meal for a long time is homemade Thai beef salad. The dressing is so versatile, we use it to marinate chicken skewers too, and always have some premade in the fridge for salad dressing. 2 tablespoon fish sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil Juice of 1 lime (or lemon) 1 tablespoon sugar Garlic Ginger Chilli Fun fact: I have a phobia of ET. I have watched the movie numerous times as a child without issue, however when working at the local cinemas in my late teens, I began to have trouble looking at the ET posters during the 25th anniversary screenings, and found I couldn't walk into the cinema while the movie was showing without having a full body fight or flight reaction! I have googled it (with my eyes half covered in case a picture came up!) and I'm not alone - it's a thing! I remember sitting in a bar in London once and the movie came on the TV, and I had to ask the bartender to switch channels! #toowoombadietitian #brisbanedietitian #dietitian #paediatricdietitian #paediatricnutrition #kidsdietitian #fussyeating #disorderedeating #eatingdisorders #eatingdisorderdietitian

14.01.2022 Is your family looking for some extra support, so that they can support you better? EDQ has some incredible resources! Their new Shared Table online training is one of our favourites. You might even see some familiar faces pop up ;) What do YOU need from your support people right now? ... #riveroakhealth #eatingdisorderdietitians #brisbanedietitians #eatingdisorders #eatingdisorderrecovery

13.01.2022 If youve called us up, youve probably spoken to our amazing admin officer Taylah. We want you to know how incredible she is too. Why did you decide to become a dietitian? I think many differentexperiences led me to pursue a career in dietetics, the main reason being my love for nutrition and wanting to help others enjoy food and celebrate theirbodies. I decided to go back to Uni in 2018 to study dietetics and I'm enjoyingit so much! I have aspecial interest in the ...eatingdisorder and body image space as well as women's health and plan to pursue a career in these areas when I graduate. What is your favourite food? Buddha bowls! What recipe is your most used in your cookbook? Chana Masala. Tell us a fun fact about you! When I was about 10 I entered a drawing competition and ended up winning a year's supply of bread and baked goods. A few years later I found out I was Coeliac... Pictured. Me and my gorgeous pup, Zander Little me munching on apples and cooking up a storm. #riveroakhealth #dietitiansbrisbane #eatingdisorderdietitian #meetourteam #apdtobe #studentdietitian #privatepractice #novicegardener #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

13.01.2022 Our passion is to support dancers have a fulfilling life. It was great to share this passion with these amazing experts! ... Prevention and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns Release date: Monday, 28 September Q&A: Friday, 2 October International Perspective on Nutrition for Dance Release date: Monday, 26 October Q&A: Friday, 30 October River Oak Health Monika Saigal IADMS - International Association for Dance Medicine & Science #iadms2020 #dancershealth #eatingdisorders See more

12.01.2022 The biggest topic that gets overlooked in health professional consultations is often one about the context of which you eat a food item or meal. There are many baskets that make up overall health and well-being. Social connection is one of them! This means, that perhaps that traditional meal plan you may be trying to follow is setting up a poor dynamic between you and food. Not sure how this looks for you and your lifestyle? Come in and lets have a chat!

09.01.2022 Womens Health Week (7-11th Sep) is a timely reminder that we need to take time out to check in with our health. Check out our most recent blog via riveroakhealth.com.au/blog to learn about our role as Dietitians in supporting Womens Health and the importance of helping our clients to care for themselves in a holistic manner. You can still sign up at womenshealthweek.com.au to receive FREE online articles, podcasts, latest health information, videos and more. ... #womenshealthweek #womenshealthweek2020 #womenshealth #womensupportingwomen #womenshealthdietitian #jeanhailes #dietitian #brisbanedietitian #womensnutrition #womensnutritionist #womensdietitian See more

09.01.2022 Thanks for visiting us at King George Square for love your body week! Perfect day for great chat, sunshine and body positivity! #eatingdisorderrecovery #eatingdisorderawareness #brisbanedietetian #loveyourbody #mentalhealthawareness #breakstigma

09.01.2022 Why did you decide to become a dietitian? I was diagnosed with coeliac disease (yes the same as Taylah!) when I was about 11 years old. Originally, I wanted to become a chef to help everyone enjoy delicious food that is allergy and Coeliac safe. But, the science lover in me won and I chose dietetics to help teach people how to love the food they can have, rather than stressing about what they cant. So here we are! The thought of having my own little restaurant still cros...sed my mind... so watch this space... What is your favourite food? this is a REALLY tough call. How can you make me pick one?! Probably curry. Of any description. Or anything breakfast-y! What recipe is your most used in your cookbook? banana bread Tell us a fun fact about you! Years ago, I auditioned for the Great Australian Bake Off - I was about two weeks post surgery, in a moonboot, on crutches and lots of pain killers. Somehow, I made it through to the final audition! Alas I didnt make it on the show, but what a thrill. Pictured. Me hiking in Sri Lanka a few years ago, I love travelling and hiking Little me sipping tea and eating Dagwood dogs with mum. She likes to remind me and anyone who will listen that I did in fact eat the whole thing! #riveroakhealth #dietitiansbrisbane #eatingdisorderdietitian #meetourteam #apd #dietitian #brisbanedietitian #privatepractice #cakelover #foodscience #foodsciencenerd #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

08.01.2022 Its World Breastfeeding Week! The focus this year is supporting breastfeeding for a healthier planet. Breast milk is a natural, renewable food source, delivered without pollution, waste or packaging. Supporting mothers and breastfeeding means protecting our planet for our young ones, and provides food security in times of emergencies. ... Eating disorders can make breastfeeding tricky, and places both mum and bub at increased risk of osteoporosis, hypotension and poor infant growth respectively. Fear not, were here to help! If youre worried about breastfeeding bubba, consider speaking with a dietitian or lactation consultant. Flick through to the last tile for contact information! For mums, dads, caters that want to and cannot, or choose not to breastfeed - formula is fine! A fed baby, is best for baby. #riveroakhealth #worldbreastfeedingweek2020 #WBW2020 #riveroakhealth #familyhealth #brisbanedietitians #apd #paediatricnutrition #dietitians #eatingdisorderdietitian #breastfeeding #first1000days #infanthealth @ Brisbane, Queensland, Australia See more

08.01.2022 Eating Disorder Workshops for Dietitians SUPER Early Birds catch the worm! If you want to save your coffee pennies for some of the best brews in Australia (arguably the world!), a reminder that you can save $30 using the code SUPER30 before the end of the tomorrow (31st Oct) in either of the Melbourne or Brisbane "Eating Disorder Essentials for Dietitians" workshops. Regular early bird rates & ANZAED Member Discounts are available until Dec 31st. The Melbourne workshop is hal...f filled and we can't wait to meet or reconnect with you all in February! Fi & Shane https://www.riveroakhealth.com.au/training-and-events https://www.themindfuldietitian.com.au/workshops

06.01.2022 Our minds are incredible. Looking at things in a different perspective can help assist you towards improving your relationship with food and body

05.01.2022 We talk a lot about gaining momentum at ROH. From a research perspective, this is absolutely key. The more change we can get happening in the short term, your investment AND outcome will be much more favourable in the long term! #medicare #EDP #dietitianlife #eatingdisorderrecovery

05.01.2022 Remember when eating wasnt difficult? It was just something you did when your body told you to? Lets go back to that and see what happens.

04.01.2022 Weve moved! Our Toowoomba clinic has moved from James Street to 121 West street, Toowoomba. We now have teamed up with MindWare Psychology to help give our clients the best care possible!

03.01.2022 Happy holiday season from the ROH team! We enjoyed a fun weekend together, celebrating our amazing team. What a year it has been. 2020 brought many challenges but we know one thing is for sure - we are so blessed and grateful to have the team and support network we do! With that being said, we are SO excited for 2021 and can’t wait to share what is in the pipeline for the new year with you soon! ---... It can be a bitter sweet time for a lot of us. Christmas time marks a fun and festive month, but it can also raise some anxiety and uncertainty with food and social situations. We encourage if anxiety is increasing, to book in with us before the holiday period to get a management plan in place or just to talk through what’s to come. Remember, we are always here for YOU! ROH Reception - 1300 240 127 or [email protected]

02.01.2022 Today is #ruokday 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and support those around us. Today is a day to check in with your mates and take the time to ask them "Are you OK?". If someone says theyre not OK, make time to listen, encourage action and check in. ... R U OK day is a reminder that everyday is an opportunity to start a conversation that could change or even safe a life. #ruokday2020 #ruokday #ruok #theresmoretosay #checkonyourmates #brisbanedietitian See more

02.01.2022 It’s Body Image & Eating Disorder Awareness Week #BIEDAW The focus of this year is #changethedialogue which aims to change the dominant discourse that our bodies define our worth. We have put together a blog post for #BIEDAW. It discusses how to best respond to comments that are pro diet culture, weight centred and fat shaming - and we’ve also included plenty of other resources to help you #ChangeTheDialogue and help share body positive messages to the world! Head over to ri...veroakhealth.com.au/blog to check it out. If you or someone you know are struggling with diet culture and body image issues, we encourage you to speak to someone you trust about this, like your GP. You can also book in to see us via our website, www.riveroakhealth.com.au. #nowrongwaytohaveabody #changethedialogue #bodyimageawareness #bodyimage #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisorder #edawarenessweek #edawareness #eatingdisorderdietitian #bodyimagepositivity #bodyimageresilience #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisordertreatment

02.01.2022 We put the dream in team! What an awesome weekend out in Toowoomba, filled with hikes and food and learning. Who is in your treatment team? ... We are so excited to see our team grow and grow, with an incredibly diverse background and a huge collective passion for helping improve your health, your life and your relationship with food. Having a good team, personally and professionally, in your recovery journey helps us get ahead. Have you stopped to think about what you need from your team? It might be time for a conversation. Lauren talks a lot (if youre seeing her, you know what we mean)! So we asked her to talk a bit about what a good support team looks like. Find this on our website! #riveroakhealth #brisbanedietitians #eatingdisorderdietitians #eatingdisorderrecovery #teambuilding #supportnetwork #teamwork #support #careteam #conversations #healthandnutrition @ Toowoomba, Queensland

01.01.2022 How cool is this?! London nailed it! This has Brisbane written all over it next year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CtQSCnEtaE

01.01.2022 Its Body Image & Eating Disorder Awareness Week #BIEDAW The focus of this year is #changethedialogue which aims to change the dominant discourse that our bodies define our worth. We have put together a blog post for #BIEDAW. It discusses how to best respond to comments that are pro diet culture, weight centred and fat shaming - and weve also included plenty of other resources to help you #ChangeTheDialogue and help share body positive messages to the world! Head over to ri...veroakhealth.com.au/blog to check it out. If you or someone you know are struggling with diet culture and body image issues, we encourage you to speak to someone you trust about this, like your GP. You can also book in to see us via our website, www.riveroakhealth.com.au. #nowrongwaytohaveabody #changethedialogue #bodyimageawareness #bodyimage #eatingdisorderawareness #eatingdisorder #edawarenessweek #edawareness #eatingdisorderdietitian #bodyimagepositivity #bodyimageresilience #eatingdisordersupport #eatingdisorderhelp #eatingdisordertreatment

01.01.2022 With October just a few days away, we are looking forward to releasing our second monthly newsletter! Sign up and let us know what you think, and what more you would like to see from us at www.riveroakhealth.com.au