Lara Nowland

Nutritionist & Dietitian

Lara is a dedicated and creative dietitian with over 14 years of experience. She provides in-person consultations for women and couples in Adelaide and also in the Adelaide Hills. Virtual appointments are also available for those who live locally, in Australia or abroad.

She also has a library of ideas, practical tips and recipes for parents to make food preparation and feeding as easy as possible.

Her approach when working with clients is of a non-diet nature, holistic, caring and personal. Lara does not provide meal plans nor does she encourage any food restriction or diets, rather she helps clients to focus on nourishing themselves with wholesome fresh food in a way that is sustainable, enjoyable, and promotes optimal health and wellbeing. Her approach is evidence based, very personal and practical.

A little bit more about Lara..

Over the past 14 years Lara has worked as a Dietitian in Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne across a diverse range of settings – hospital, community and private practice, focussing mostly in the areas of women’s health and children’s nutrition.
After moving to Melbourne in 2009, she established her private practice, providing consultations, workshops and developing recipes for a number of online women’s health platforms and food businesses. In 2019 she relocated to Adelaide (her hometown), where she now runs her private practice.
Alongside nutrition work she has also enjoyed involvement in Farmers’ Market Management (both in Adelaide and Melbourne). The benefits of buying and eating fresh local food (wherever possible) are endless – for our community, economy, environment, health and wellbeing.
As a lover of flowers and nature Lara also occasionally freelances as a florist. This hobby turned into a side business years ago after completing part-time study and work in the industry. Experience with flowers has enriched her knowledge and understanding of the natural world, seasonal change and the many benefits (including health benefits) of working with and being surrounded by nature. She now incorporates certain elements of floristry into her nutrition practice, retreats and workshops.

Women’s Health

Lara has extensive experience in the areas of PCOS, endometriosis, pelvic pain, hormonal imbalances/menstrual irregularity/painful periods, fertility health, IVF nutrition, pregnancy nutrition, Gestational Diabetes, weight concerns, digestive health (including IBS) and mental health.

Babies and Toddlers

Lara has a special interest in introduction of solids in a way that is easy for parents and best supports a child (and family) to develop a healthy relationship with food and a love for all foods from very early on. However, due to high patient load, Lara is currently focusing on Women’s Health ONLY.

Women’s Health

Pregnancy nutrition (General nutrition guidance/ weight concerns/ trouble eating due to morning sickness / managing constipation / meal and snack ideas)
Morning sickness nutrition guidance, tips for eating and managing nausea
Fertility / IVF nutrition
Couple fertility / preconception nutrition
Postnatal nutrition support (to help mums find an easy balance, achieve a healthy weight and meet breastfeeding needs)
Breastfeeding nutrition
Gestational diabetes
PCOS
Weight concern (Lara takes a non-diet / HAES approach)
Pelvic pain / Period pain
Hormonal imbalance / secondary amenorrhea
Endometriosis (managing symptoms: pain, digestive issues, intolerance, etc)
Digestive discomforts / issues (e.g. constipation / diarrhea) & Gastrointestinal conditions (e.g. IBS / Coeliac Disease)
Mental Health (eating to look after mind and body, nutrition for depression & anxiety)

Initial consult
60 minutes
$220
Standard review
30 minutes
$110
Extended review
45 minutes
$170
Long review
60 minutes
$210
A cancellation fee will apply if there is a failure to give more than 48 hours notice of appointment cancellations. The cancellation fee is 50% of the full cost and is to be paid at the time of the late cancellation. If you complete an online booking you are agreeing and acknowledging the 24 hour cancellation and did not attend policy.
If you are unable to make the appointment, telehealth options are available.
Written referrals are not required for consultations with Lara Nowland.
However if you are eligible or have a Chronic disease management plan, Medicare does cover some of the cost. There is an out of pocket cost associated with these invoices.