Our Team
Team Members
Anne Schneyder - Director
Julie Dundon - Director
Tania Ferraretto
Claire Wirth
Lucy Hancock
Stelios Sioutis
Holly Smith
Virginia Fazio
Christopher Cashman
Reception Staff
Anne Schneyder - Director
Anne is a director of NPA. She has over 30 years experience in a variety of clinical settings in South Australia. Anne has been involved in the private sector for most of her professional life, conducting a successful private practice and consultancy service. Anne, together with Julie Dundon established Nutrition Professionals Australia in 2001, and the business has now grown to be one of the largest providers of nutrition and dietetic services in Australia.
Anne has been actively involved in the Dietitians Association of Australia since graduating as a dietitian. Anne prides herself in the quality of her service delivery and in ensuring that her approach is professional and evidence based. She has particular skills in problem solving and tailoring solutions to difficult nutrition problems.
Anne completed a Bachelor of Science at the University of Adelaide in 1978 and a Postgraduate Diploma in Human Nutrition & Dietetics at Flinders University in 1978. She has attended numerous professional and clinical conferences within SA and interstate to ensure that the business is able to offer best practice advice in all areas of dietetics.
Anne has been awarded Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian status by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Anne and Julie were the first two dietitians to be awarded this honour in South Australia.
Back to TopJulie Dundon - Director
Julie is a director of NPA. She has been employed and self-employed in the health care industry for more than 25 years. She is committed to quality care that is appropriate to the individual and organisations. Julie has taken a leadership role for more than 15 years in the state branch of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), and currently at a national level as a Board member and President of DAA.
Julie has a wide range of dietetic experience including clinical, community, food service, aged care and small business. She has extensive experience in the private sector providing a consulting service to organisations, health care organisations and individuals. Julie prides herself with a reputation for her professionalism, enthusiasm and energy in the care of her patients.
Julie graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Adelaide University in 1980 and completed a Graduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics at Flinders University in 1981. She attends numerous professional and clinical conferences within SA and interstate. Julie has been awarded Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian status by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Anne and Julie were the first two dietitians to be awarded this honour in South Australia.
Back to TopTania Ferraretto
Tania is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 10 years experience in nutrition and dietetics. She has a Bachelor of Science from Adelaide University and a Masters degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Flinders University of South Australia. She has worked in community health, clinical dietetics, private practice, for the food industry and in marketing and public relations.
Tania is a Media Spokesperson for the Dietitians Association of Australia, a role that has seen her work with media Australia wide including ABC Education TV, Today Tonight, Network 10 news, ABC radio, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Herald Sun, The Advertiser, Cosmopolitan, Cleo, Good Medicine and House & Garden.
Tania has a special interest in Eating Disorders and eating behaviour and primarily works with people needing support in this area. Tania also works on a range of marketing and public relations projects including work with the media. Tania undertakes regular professional development, attending local and national conferences as well as other activities that support her areas of interest.
Back to TopClaire Wirth
Claire is a Dietitian Manager at NPA. Her primary interests are in working with individuals and families who have been affected by cancer. She is an Associate member of the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia. She also works with a number of Aged Care facilities and advocates strongly for the provision of adequate and suitable food for all residents.
She has been involved in the introduction of nutrition screening tools into a variety of settings. She enjoys the variety of work available at NPA, which has allowed her to develop a broad range of skills including working in the hospital setting, residential care facilities and providing education sessions for groups.
Claire graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Adelaide University in 1998 and a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Flinders University in 2001. She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and maintains this qualification by taking part in the annual DAA professional development program. Claire aims to work with clients to apply Evidence Based Best Practice in a practical manner.
Back to TopLucy Hancock
Lucy is a Dietitian Manager. She has been employed in the health care industry since 2003. She has experience in a variety of settings including clinical, aged care and health promotion. Lucy completed her Honours Bachelor of Health Science in 1999 and her Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2002. Lucy's particular interests lie in food service, aged care and sports nutrition.
In 2008 Lucy successfully completed the Sports Nutrition Course for Dietitans with Sports Nutrition Australia. She maintains her Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD status) by taking part in the annual Dietitians Association of Australia professional development program and attending various professional development activities. She is also a member of Sports Dietitians Australia. Lucy prides herself on her attention to detail and outcomes based approach.
Back to TopStelios Sioutis
Stelios is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from Flinders University with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Stelios also sports an Honours Degree in Nutritional Physiology where his work on omega-3 enrichment of food was recognised in numerous scientific publications.
Stelios has experience in a range of health promotion and clinical areas previously working at the Heart Foundation and the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Sciences. He now consults with individual clients in a number of specialist rooms across Adelaide and also delivers group presentations to audiences with specialised nutritional needs.
Stelios can assist you to meet your nutrition and health goals in a range of conditions with specialised knowledge in disordered eating, food intolerance, kidney disease, diabetes and weight management. Stelios focus on a quality service ensures together you negotiate and achieve the outcomes that are important to you from the latest evidence-based information in food and nutrition science.
Stelios consults at the North Adelaide, West Lakes, Elizabeth Vale, Greenwith and Bedford Park locations.
Back to TopHolly Smith
Holly is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a dedicated member of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Holly graduated from the University of Canberra with a Bachelor of Human Nutrition and a Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics. She has experience across a wide variety of clinical settings having worked in major hospitals in Canberra and Tasmania. Holly is passionate about helping people achieve their individual health and nutrition goals by promoting a realistic and positive attitude towards food and nutrition. She believes that everyone deserves to eat well and enjoy good nutrition and this is reflected in her practice.
Holly has worked in a variety of practice areas, including: clinical, fitness and nutrition communications including working with the media. She is particularly interested in the areas of weight loss, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. She has a keen interest in helping people with Coeliac disease and food intolerances and is an Associate member of the Coeliac Society of Australia. Her personal interest in sport has also led her to pursue further study in sports nutrition. Holly is an Associate Sports Dietitian having completed the Sports Nutrition Course through Sports Dietitians Australia.
Holly consults at Gungahlin General Practice in Canberra.
Back to TopVirginia Fazio
Virginia is an accredited practicing dietitian with over 30 years experience in a variety of clinical settings in Victoria and South Australia. Virginia has worked in several major teaching hospitals as well as private practice, the food industry and consultancy.
Virginia completed a Bachelor of Science with honours and Diploma in Education at the University of Melbourne in 1976, a Master of Science and Graduate Diploma of Dietetics at Deakin University in 1979 and a Master of Business Administration at the University of Melbourne in 1989.
Virginia is an active member of DAA. Virginia updates her nutrition and dietetics knowledge by continuing professional education and has presented her research at and/or attended many Australian and International Nutrition and Dietetics Conferences.
Virginia's clinical interests are gastroenterology, in particular coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome, as well as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Other interests include consulting to food industry in new product development and product renovation and health service management.
Virginia practices in inner Melbourne.
Back to TopChristopher Cashman
Chris is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) (Honours) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise and Sport Science). Chris utilising the latest evidence in nutrition to provide a comprehensive and professional service enabling you to achieve your unique nutrition, health and performance goals.
Chris is committed to continue professional development and is an active member of the Dietitians Association of Australia. Chris has experience working in aged care, the food industry, with athletes and has an interest in the role of nutrition and lifestyle in preventative health, chronic disease management, weight management and sporting performance.
His interests and strengths include cardiovascular disease and its modifiable risk factors, diabetes, sports nutrition, weight management and nutrition support.
Chris consults at the Hunters Hill, Drummoyne, Coogee, Ramsgate and Double Bay locations.
Back to TopReception Staff
