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Gemma Griffin

Townsville,QLD

Summary

Dedicated and empathetic professional with a strong foundation in psychology and practical experience as a nutritional therapist. Combining academic knowledge in child development and mental health, with hands on experience in promoting family wellness through nutrition, I offer a unique perspective on holistic child and family care. Proven track record in collaborating effectively to enhance children's health and development through innovative workshops and ability to manage diverse cases with creativity and critical thinking, ensuring personalised and effective health solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Nutritional Therapist

Whole Health Nutrition UK
01.2018 - Current
  • Work closely with families to help them achieve their health and wellbeing goals
  • Educate families on nutrition and behaviour change strategies
  • Knowledge of the importance of nutrition in maintaining healthy childhood development
  • Create and implement engaging educational nutrition workshops for children
  • Play based and experiential learning experience through development of cooking workshops for 2 - 7 year olds
  • Implement a whole person approach to assessment to ensure nutrition plans are tailored to the individual
  • Collaborate with other health professionals to provide the best outcomes for the health and wellbeing of clients
  • Consider individual needs, especially when working with diverse clients
  • Manage case loads and adhere to strict confidentiality policies
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions
  • Ensure ethical standards are upheld
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

James Cook University
Townsville, QLD
12.2024

Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences

College of Naturopathic Medicine
Bristol UK
07.2017

Skills

  • Able to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse range of people
  • Can work independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Critical thinker
  • Proactive
  • Creative problem-solving
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Organisation and Time Management

Timeline

Nutritional Therapist

Whole Health Nutrition UK
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

James Cook University

Diploma in Naturopathic Nutrition - Nutrition Sciences

College of Naturopathic Medicine
Gemma Griffin