Welcome to Nua Nutrition

The home of the Ostomate Nutritionist

Ileostomy and J-Pouch nutrition

Your New Normal : Adapt and Thrive 

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My Approach

I help individuals with ileostomies and J-pouches adapt to their new normal, allowing them to nourish their bodies through individualised and specialised nutrition guidance.

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Hi, I’m Ann-Marie

A nutritionist, former ileostomate and now living with a J-pouch. 

I’m passionate about supporting and guiding those with ileostomies and J-pouches in the world of nutrition, as they navigate this new way of living. I want to empower you to nourish your body, resolve challenges and improve your quality of life.

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I provide a variety of services designed to meet your needs.

  • Book a free 20 minute discovery call or fill in the contact form. At this point, we will highlight your ostomy or j-pouch related struggles or concerns and I’ll suggest some ways in which we may be able to work together. This is a no pressure call designed to help you make the best decision for your health.

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  • 2. Should you wish to move forward working together, weβ€˜ll then book an initial consultation. During this 60 minute virtual consult we will discuss, in depth, your health history, goals, current struggles and dietary intake through a thorough nutrition assessment. I invite all my clients to use a platform known as Practice Better which allows a comprehensive assessment to meet clients specific needs. We can always find an alternative way to work together if you don’t wish to use this client portal system. A detailed and personalized health plan is then created by me and sent to you within a few days. The best outcomes are ones where support and guidance is provided so I’ll be available along the way via email or messaging.

    $130 ($84USD)

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  • Follow up consults are recommended (but not obligatory!) and I normally recommend at least 2 sessions. A follow up consult is usually 2 weeks after the initial consultation and lasts 45 minutes. Here, we will discuss how the health plan provided is going and highlight any tweaks or changes that may be needed. Nutrition education is also provided based on evidence based recommendations.

    $110 AUD ($72USD)

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  • This package includes 1 initial consultation and 2 follow up consults as outlined above. Each consult is 2 weeks apart with email and messaging support provided in between.

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  • If you don’t want an in depth consult but would like some guidance on what to eat, I also provide 7 day personalised meal plans based on your personal preferences. Some assessment will be needed to understand what part of your journey you’re on and also what your dietary intake is like. We’ll also highlight what your preferences are with eating to ensure you get a meal plan tailored to what you like.

    $49 AUD ($32USD)

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Thrive as an ostomate. Nutrition guidance and support from someone who gets it.