Lara provides in-person consultations for women, couples and parents with young children (up to age 3) in Adelaide (Rose Park) and also in the Adelaide Hills (Mount Barker and Stirling). Virtual appointment are also available to those who live locally, in Australia or abroad.
She has extensive experience in the areas of fertility health, couple fertility, IVF nutrition, pregnancy and postnatal nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain, hormonal imbalances, secondary amenorrhea, weight concerns, digestive health, gastrointestinal conditions (e.g. IBS) and mental health.
With regards to babies and toddlers, Lara has a special interest in introduction of solids in a way that is easy for parents and best supports a child (and family) to develop a healthy relationship with food and a love for all foods from very early on. She has experience in fussy eating, food intolerances and allergies, tummy troubles/upsets, constipation/loose bowels, feeding difficulties, optimal nutrition for breastfeeding for both mum and baby and nutrition for vegan/vegetarian babies and families. She also has a library of ideas, practical tips and recipes for parents to make food preparation and feeding as easy as possible.
Her approach when working with clients is of a non-diet nature, holistic, caring and personal. Lara does not provide meal plans nor does she encourage any food restriction or diets, rather she helps clients to focus on nourishing themselves with wholesome fresh food in a way that is sustainable, enjoyable, and promotes optimal health and wellbeing. When working with parents with a child with specific nutritional needs and/or food intolerances or allergies her approach is evidence based, very personal and practical. She goes to lengths to ensure parents are well supported on an ongoing basis.
To book an appointment please see options below.
In-Person Consultations
Locations:
Mount Barker
- Mondays: Adelaide Hills Obstetrics & Gynaecology (89 Wellington Road, Mount Barker SA). To book an appointment please contact the practice on 08 7123 4137.
Stirling
- Tuesdays (once a month): Adelaide Hills Obstetrics & Gynaecology (89 Wellington Road, Mount Barker SA). To book an appointment please contact the practice on 08 7123 4137.
Rose Park
- Tuesdays: Adelaide Women’s Healthcare Collaborative (Suite 3/ 146 Fullarton Road, Rose Park SA). To book and appointment please contact the practice on 08 8166 4381.
Virtual & Phone Consultations
Currently, Lara offers virtual and phone consults on Mondays and Tuesday only.
Fees
Individual Consultations:
Initial Consultation (50-60 mins) : $205
(This includes outside of session time where Lara develops a personalised written summary of recommendations, email support also included)
Follow-up Consultation (25-30 mins): $95
Follow-up Consultation Extended (40-45 mins): $155
(Further written information and guidance plus email support may also be included with follow-up appointments)
Couple consults
Initial Consultation (90 mins) : $395
(This includes outside of session time where Lara develops a personalised written summary of recommendations, email support also included)
Follow-up Consultation (50-60 mins): $265
(Further written information and guidance plus email support is also included with follow-up appointments)
Rebates:
Private Health and Medicare rebates are available for in-person and virtual (telehealth) consults. Upfront payment is required for all virtual appointments and rebates are processed within a few business days. With in-person appointments, rebates are processed at time of payment.