Lisa Kunstler

Lisa Kunstler is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), who graduated from Deakin University with a Master of Dietetics in 2024. Prior to this, she completed her Bachelor of Nutrition Science degree, graduating in 2022. She has a background in fitness and exercise, with a certificate in group fitness and personal training.

Lisa is passionate about health and believes strongly in the balance between exercise and nutrition in achieving her patients’ goals. Lisa has also worked in the low FODMAP space for two years and has a particular interest in the gut-brain connection and how the gut impacts overall health and well-being.

Lisa joined the team at Peninsula Physical Health and Nutrition in 2024, where she works in the hospital setting and PPN Mornington, providing outpatient care. Her areas of interest include malnutrition, cardiovascular health, weight loss, food intolerances, IBS, enteral nutrition, and oncology. She has a particular interest in the low FODMAP diet and how the gut microbiome impacts health.

Lisa will work with each client to come up with individualised nutritional strategies, that are realistic and achievable, to meet their goals and empower lifestyle changes.

Lisa is dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and quality of life of older adults through evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition care. She has worked extensively across hospital and private practice settings with mature age clients, conducting nutritional assessments, managing complex conditions such as malnutrition, dysphagia, and chronic disease, and developing tailored care plans that respect individual preferences and cultural needs. She has also had experience supporting food service operations through menu reviews, audits, and staff education to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and best practice. Lisa is passionate about working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to enhance the nutritional status and overall quality of life for aged care residents.