Dietitian

Layani

BHSc, MND

Taryn has been a member of Dr Layani’s multidisciplinary team since 2008 and is an accredited practicing dietitian who has a love for all things food. Taryn completed a Bachelor of Health Science and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University and her keen interest in health and science led to work throughout hospitals and community health centres on the Gold Coast and in Northern NSW. Her experience and interest in the prevention and management of lifestyle-related diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is extensive and Taryn has subsequently extended her education by recently training in the area of Psychodietetics under Dr George Blair-West.

Taryn consults to patients with varied dietary needs and she is experienced in assisting surgical and non-surgical patients with diet plans. She is respected by her peers and clients for her extensive knowledge in the area of weight loss surgery and is accredited through the Dietitians Association of Australia. She participates in the annual DAA Professional Development Program and helps in facilitating the clinic’s Category 1 Professional Development Workshops for GPs.

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