Merran’s passion for nutrition grew through her early studies at university, studying both Psychology and Nutrition during her Health Sciences degree, at Deakin University. After graduating with a Masters in Nutrition, she continued her studies through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition to complete a Health Coaching certificate; consolidating her ability to provide personal and professional consultations.
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Merran combines holistic nutritional advice with practical lifestyle interventions. Her focuses include: weight management, stress and fatigue, gut health, hormone balance, inflammation, real-food cooking and mindful eating for a positive outlook, which she provides during personal consultation as well as group seminars.
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Merran currently works as a nutritionist and health coach privately through her own business, as well as practising at Healing Minds Psychology clinic, Glenroy.
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Qualifications:
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Certified Health Coach
The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, New York City
Masters of Human Nutrition
Deakin University, Melbourne
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition & Psychology)
Deakin University, Melbourne
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Nutritional Health Services:
INITIAL CONSULT:
During this 60 minute session, you will meet with Merran and discuss your health history and current health concerns. This session is critical to establishing your primary goals and needs, determining if you could benefit from continued visits to assist you in your areas of concern. This is also a time where goals can be established, pin-pointing what you would love to work though during future sessions.
Duration: 60 minutes
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FOLLOW UP VISITS:
These can be booked in for the week following your initial consult, or can be booked in whenever suites. Frequency of these visits can be determined by your needs and will help you whenever you feel the need to visit Merran for your health queries.
Duration: 45 minutes
6 WEEK PROGRAM
Designed to give you the boost you need in the specific areas you need, this program is best suited for those who want their health to be its absolute best. Would you like to feel more energized, settle any minor imbalances, radiate vibrancy and be a positive influence for your family and friends?
The 6-week program offers accountability for the six-week duration and includes:
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Initial consultation and health history session (60 minutes)
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Food & Mood diary booklet to map your day-to-day activity
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Three 45 minute sessions every fortnight (weeks 2, 4 and 6)
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Recipes and reference handouts
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continued contact throughout
12 WEEK PROGRAM
Do you suffer from any of the following: fatigue, headaches, bloating, digestive issues, skin irritations, low energy levels, tired muscles, common colds, food allergies, stress, hormone imbalances or gut health issues?
Do you want to feel better, loose weight, have more energy, feel more vibrant and reach your fitness goals?
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The 12-week program is designed to allow you to explore the reasons behind some of your unhealthy habits, address them, and arm yourself with the tools for change. The duration is vital to bring about long-lasting change in your diet an overall health– decreasing stress, improving mood and feeling positive.
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The 12-week program includes:
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Initial consultation and health history session (60 minutes)
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Food & Mood diary booklet to map your day to day activity
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45 minute sessions every fortnight (6 in total)
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Personalised meal plan
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Recipes and reference handouts
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Comprehensive communication between sessions
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Body composition profiling and/or before and after pictures (optional)