Monica graduated from the University of Wollongong with a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2000, and also holds a Bachelor degree in Exercise Science from the University of NSW. Since graduating she has worked in community health centres, hospitals and private practice both in Australia and overseas.
Monica’s passion is in private practice and helping people achieve their health goals. She is particularly interested in the area of inflammatory arthritis and assisting clients with incorporating anti-inflammatory eating into their lifestyle. She also specialises in mindful eating for weight loss, using the Portfolio diet for cholesterol lowering and implementing the low FODMAP diet to investigate the potential triggers of irritable bowel syndrome.
Monica also offers up-to-date dietary counseling to manage other areas of health such as diabetes, high blood pressure, Coeliac Disease, PCOS, osteoporosis and food allergies.
Outside of work she is busy with three young children, who enjoy swimming, bike riding and learning to cook.
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How can this event help me?
Living with hypermobility can impact life in unexpected ways. It can bring joint pain, fatigue, and challenges keeping up with daily activities at work, school, home, and play. In this practical and supportive session, physiotherapist Blanche will share clear, easy-to-follow strategies to help you or your child manage symptoms, protect joints, and build the confidence to move well. Whether you are navigating hypermobility yourself or supporting someone who is, you will leave with tools you can start using straight away.
Join Paediatric Physiotherapist Blanche Leung for an engaging and supportive session where she’ll cover:
Whether you’re a parent, carer, educator, or living with hypermobility yourself, this live virtual event will give you knowledge, reassurance, and practical tools to make daily life easier. Join us on Wednesday, October 29th at 8:00 PM AEDT for this interactive session. As always, we welcome your questions and discussion to make this a valuable experience for everyone.
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