Welcome to So Foody Dietetics
Stop dieting.
Improve your health.
Enjoy food.
Who we support
Eating Disorder Recovery for adults (Binge Eating Disorder, Orthorexia and Atypical Anorexia)
IBS and Gut Health Support
Mental health nutrition support
Neurodiverse nutrition support for Autism, ADHD & fussy eating (NDIS Self-managed and Plan-managed clients accepted)
Re-build your relationship with food
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Re-build your relationship with food *
Ariana is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nutritionist & Certified Eating Disorder Clinician, with lived experience.
Ariana is a weight-inclusive dietitian, and helps adults to:
Stop dieting
Reduce binge eating
Improve how they feel about food & their bodies.
Having lived with IBS, Ariana also helps adults to improve IBS symptoms, including constipation, diarrhoea, pain, reflux and bloating.
Qualifications & Accreditations
Master of Dietetics
GI Institute trained - IBS management & FODMAPS
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
Meet Ariana
Your Eating Disorder & IBS Dietitian
Tired of food noise, chronic dieting and IBS symptoms that run your day? I’m Ariana, the dietitian behind So Foody Dietetics, supporting adults online and in Melbourne (Hampton & Bentleigh) through a non-diet, weight-inclusive approach.
I have professional and lived experience of disordered eating, over-exercise and IBS, so I know how exhausting food can feel. I won’t cut out food groups or put you on a diet. Instead, I’ll help you build self-compassion around food, find relief from IBS symptoms and feel free to eat what you enjoy. I’ve supported hundreds of adults to improve their health, ditch diets and feel comfortable around food, and I’d love to support you too.
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Check out our client reviews!
Ariana is a person focused dietitian, who works with you and your body, not just what they think is best. I like her anti-diet approach, as it really helps me as a person with an eating disorder.
She is friendly, caring, understanding and very knowledgeable. I really recommend Ariana to anyone who is trying to find a professional that isn’t just weight-loss and dieting focused.
Izzy - VIC
I felt comfortable from the 1st session with Ariana. It also helped me a lot to know she could relate to my health issues because of her own health journey. She has a happy, bubbly personality- and this is a real plus for people with health issues.
Lesley - VIC
I really appreciate the approach and attitude that Ariana brings to every appointment. From the moment I spoke to her I knew that I was in good hands, and that I would get advice that was tailored to my lifestyle, within my means, without judgement and without guilt. I recommend her services highly.
Elaine - VIC
FAQ
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The dietetic profession is regulated and meets standards as set by the National Alliance of Self Regulating Health Professions.
Dietitians with the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) credential commit to 30+ hours of ongoing professional development annually.
Nutritionists are not regulated in Australia or certified under a single regulatory body. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist regardless of their qualifications.
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Not a strict meal plan, no. While it might seem helpful to be told exactly what to eat, rigid plans often fall apart after a week or two—they don’t adapt to real life, personal preferences, or changing routines. Instead, you’ll get flexible, practical guidance tailored to your lifestyle, with tools like checklists or food frameworks that support long-term habits and autonomy.
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Yes! We practice in-person at Centrehealth Family Clinic on monthly Saturdays. We offer appointments until 6pm on Tuesday, Thursdays & Fridays.
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A referral is not required, however we do accept NDIS, Eating Plan & Care Plan referrals. We may ask for details of any doctors/specialists involved in your care with your consent, this is because we have a strong multidisciplinary focus at So Foody Dietetics and like to stay up to date with your team.
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If food feels stressful, confusing, or all-consuming, or if gut symptoms like bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or reflux are affecting your day-to-day life, a dietitian can help. You don’t need a diagnosis or to feel “bad enough” to reach out.
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Support for fussy eating available for children and teenagers, through NDIS, medicare, and privately.
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It depends on your goals. IBS support can be shorter-term, while eating disorder recovery usually involves ongoing support over several months or longer. We’ll talk about what makes sense for you and review it as we go.