Sammy Baring.
+ Education
Deakin University: Master of Dietetics
Deakin University: Bachelor of Food Science & Nutrition
+ Accreditations
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
Paediatric Dietitian
+ Certifications
- Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics; Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) | Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
Certified Paediatric Dietitian (Royal Children’s Hospital Certificate)
Sammy has over 9 years of clinical experience and has worked at various tertiary hospitals in Melbourne, specialising in paediatric nutrition. Alongside her role at Complete Dietetics, she also works at the Royal Children’s Hospital where she has extensive experience working with infants, children and adolescents facing a variety of nutritional concerns. Sammy is committed to providing evidenced-based nutrition advice through a holistic and individualised approach. She understands the everyday challenges parents face and takes pride in forming supportive, non-judgemental partnerships with families and children to meet their health and wellness goals.
Sammy specialises in the following areas of practice in paediatric nutrition;
General infant & children nutrition
Growth concerns
Feeding difficulties & fussy eating behaviours
Tube feeding, tube dependency & weaning
Gastrointestinal conditions; such as Coeliac Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome and constipation.
Food allergies & intolerances.
Neurodivergence & other developmental disabilities; Developmental delay, ADHD, ASD
Oncology
Sammy works across the lifespan; paediatrics (0-18yrs old).
When not working you will find Sammy going for a run or doing Pilates, planning her next holiday or trying out a new recipe from her favourite cook, Nagi on RecipeTin Eats.
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Individualised.
Across different life stages & medical conditions our nutrition requirements change. We provide tailored advice, specific to your individual needs.
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Evidence-based.
The world of nutrition can be confusing to navigate. We are medically trained to breakdown the science, to guide you to make informed decisions & choices.
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Compassionate.
Diet & medical conditions can be a sensitive & vulnerable topic. We hear you. We understand you. We will not judge you. We are here to support you.