Kristen Adams

Kristen is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist, who graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Monash University. She is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), which involves undertaking yearly professional development to further enhance her nutrition knowledge and skills.

Having previously worked at the Austin Hospital, Kristen joined our team in 2013 and has a strong interest in clinical nutrition, working within the hospital setting at Peninsula Private, Frankston Private and Beleura Private Hospital. She is also based at numerous private practice clinics across the peninsula, working in conjunction with Peninsula Sports Medicine Group and Melbourne Bariatrics.

Kristen is a firm believer of the motto ‘practice what you preach’ and endeavours to inspire her clients to achieve their personal health and nutritional goals, while providing them with ongoing support and accountability.

Her specialist areas include weight management (both general and bariatric), working alongside bariatric surgeons Mr Geoffrey Draper and Mr Niruben Rajasagaram, where she provides dietary advice for clients undergoing weight loss surgery. As well as sports nutrition, diabetes management (including insulin pumps), heart disease and gut health, including food intolerances, coeliac disease, irritable bowel syndrome, diverticular disease, crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

Kristen has a person interest in endurance sports and has undergoing numerous marathons and triathlons. She is currently training for Port Macquarie Ironman.