Melanie Raabe Dietitian

My name is Melanie Raabe and I am Accredited Practicing Dietitian and founder of Nourish Well Dietetics. I graduated from QUT with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Second Class Division A Honours. The degree included 4 years of study covering biochemistry, medical physiology, nutrition communication and counselling. I also completed 20 weeks of placement across community health and nutrition, foodservice management and medical nutrition therapy settings within the community, hospitals and health clinics and a summer internship at the QUT Health Clinic. I am a curvy gal or plus-size, whatever you want to call it. I have struggled with weight and the mental load of weight stigma for as long as I can remember back to childhood, and I have tried almost every diet, shake, medication over many years, culminating in bariatric surgery. I had weight loss surgery in 2017, which prompted me to study nutrition and become a dietitian. I feel that my lived experience and empathy gives me a unique perspective when combined with my qualification. I am passionate about body neutrality realizing body positivity is not always possible every day. I enjoy cooking and moving my body in joyful ways. My favourite exercise is walking at parkrun, and I want everyone to find their joyful movement. I believe in loving your body for what it can do and I have found peace in accepting my body at each stage of life and appreciating it. About Nourish Well Dietetics Welcome to Nourish Well Dietetics, where we celebrate every body, every shape, and every journey.  Nourish Well aims to provide a safe space for body positive, size inclusive nutrition, where we can work together to thrive at every size and reject diet culture with no judgement. Nutrition not focused on the scale, rather Nourish Well values incorporating health promoting behaviour habits that are achievable and able to be done consistently.  These may or may not result in weight loss, but it doesn’t have to be the focus.  Nourish Well is a dietetics practice that uses the evidence base to work through practical, individual solutions to your nutrition needs and goals, respecting and uplifting individuals of all sizes. Nutrition or healthy eating is not a one size fits all. Health is multi-factorial and not determined solely by a number on a scale, but by nourishing your body with kindness, balance, and joy. Nourish Well Dietetics, like the name indicates, is committed to empowering you to develop a positive relationship with food, cultivate self-compassion, and embrace your unique journey to wellbeing. Sessions will be run via zoom for your convenience. Ready to embark on a journey of improving your nutrition? Contact me today.