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Larissa Hoult

St Helens,TAS

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate professional with a strong background in nutrition and movement coaching, specialising in supporting families through the critical phases of pregnancy, postpartum, and infancy. With continued education and experience as a Clinical Nutritionist and Exercise & Movement Coach, I bring a holistic approach to health and well-being that emphasises the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social health and wellbing.

I believe in and practice, a collaborative approach that combines both conventional and alternative health modalities to support proactive, preventative health measures and foster positive health outcomes within communities. My commitment to people-centered care is reflected in my work, where I strive to create inclusive and supportive environments for families to access movement and nutrition guidance.

Possessing a deep understanding of the challenges faced by new parents, I have successfully facilitated community movement and classes and one on one nutrition consults, tailored to build confidence, support individual needs, promote healthy habits, and foster essential social connections. My passion for empowering families is matched by my proactive ability to coordinate resources and referrals, ensuring access to vital services and support networks.

Recognised for my strong interpersonal skills, effective communication, and ability to build rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds, my personal experiences as a parent further fuel my dedication to supporting and empowering others, in particular postpartum mothers. I am eager to contribute my experience and passion to positively impact our community.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Exercise and Movement Instructor

Sun Rock Studio
St Helens , Tas
07.2023 - Current
  • Instructed group classes in various exercise modalities and techniques.
  • Worked one on one with clients to meet their individual health and wellness goals
  • Demonstrated proper exercise techniques to ensure client safety and effectiveness.
  • Established a supportive setting prioritising inclusivity for people of all bodies, ages, and stages.
  • Created classes suitable for pregnancy and postpartum.
  • Facilitated classes with parents and infants
  • Coordinated studio environment through efficient opening and closing procedures in conjunction with handling administrative responsibilities including bookings, client intake, sales, and transactions.

Nutritionist

Self Employed
East Coast / Online , Tasmania
01.2020 - Current
  • Developed personalised nutrition plans for diverse client needs and goals.
  • Support families throughout pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood phases.
  • Analyzed patient's lifestyle habits, dietary intake and preferences, health history, and current concerns for the creation of tailored nutrition and lifestyle plans.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
  • Utilise current research and recommendations alongside patients' functional pathology markers and symptom history to guide clinical recommendations.
  • Created educational materials for clients on topics such as diet, exercise and food safety.

House keeping attendant

Bay Of Fires Bush Retreat
Binalong Bay , Tas
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Carrying out daily tasks in line with set procedures.
  • Complete additional allocated tasks within set timeframes.
  • Ensure that presentation of rooms, tents, facilities and grounds are
    maintained at a high standard
  • Check stock levels of all consumables and replace when appropriate
    • Care for and maintain equipment
    • Quickly report or resolve any maintenance and operational issues
    • Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace
    • Comply with instructions given in the interest of safety and health, and that of
    others, in adhering to safe work procedures
    • Report any injury, hazard or illness immediately, where practical to a
    supervisor

Nutritionist volunteer

Projects Abroad
Nadi, Fiji, South Pacific
08.2019 - 09.2019
  • Conducting important health checks, such as blood pressure and BMI calculations.
  • Empower local communities and improve standards of health through awareness, prevention and treatment.
  • worked alongside the community in schools, workplaces and villages, developing educational tools to promote a healthy lifestyle and presented these tools to the local staff and community.
  • consulted with clients to provide personalised information about their health after conducting important health checks such as blood pressure and BMI calculations.

Personal Trainer/ Gym floor manager/Group Fitness Instructor

Mark Connerly (EFM)
Launceston , Tas
04.2013 - 01.2015
  • Designed personalised fitness programs for diverse client needs.
  • Conducted one-on-one training sessions to enhance client performance.
  • Educated clients on injury prevention and recovery strategies.
  • Maintained a clean and safe training environment for all participants.
  • I took group fitness classes for school sporting groups, including dry land training for the swimming team.
  • opening and closing procedures
  • created a safe and inclusive environment
  • Increased participation and member numbers in programs
  • worked with a diverse demographic

Education

Master 1 Certification (Nutrition Consultant For Pregnancy, Postpartum, Babies) - Holistic Nutrition / Nutrition Sciences

Oh Baby School of Nutrition
Online (BC, Canada)
06-2024

Certified Pre And Postnatal Exercise Instruction - Anatomy & Physiology / Exercise Instruction

GGS
Online
06-2022

Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine - Nutrition Science

Australian Institute of Applied Sciences
Brisbane, QLD
01-2018

Certificate III And IV in Exercise Movement And Personal Training - Human Movement

Australian Institute of Personal Training
Australia
01-2012

Hairdressing apprenticeship

Tafe Tasmania Certificate III in Hairdressing
Launceston, TAS
01-2009

College graduation -

Newstead College
Launceston, TAS
01-2006

Skills

Technical skills:

  • Holistic health assessment and support (nutrition, movement, mental health)
  • Exercise program planning, coordination, and facilitation
  • Data collection, record keeping, and reporting
  • Use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace tools (Docs, Sheets, Forms)
  • Design and marketing using Canva and social media platforms
  • Risk assessment and safety protocols
  • Food safety and preparation

Interpersonal Skills:

  • Effective communication and active listening
  • Building rapport with diverse groups
  • Empathy and trauma-informed support
  • Community engagement and partnership development

Personal Attributes:

  • Friendly and approachable
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Culturally sensitive and respectful
  • Commitment to child and family wellbeing

Affiliations

  • Mountain bike riding and bush walking
  • Surfing, sailing, and water sports
  • Yoga, functional strength training, meditation and breathwork
  • Potlucks, cold dips and clothes swaps
  • Learning to play the sax and like to play with water colour

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Exercise and Movement Instructor

Sun Rock Studio
07.2023 - Current

House keeping attendant

Bay Of Fires Bush Retreat
02.2021 - 11.2021

Nutritionist

Self Employed
01.2020 - Current

Nutritionist volunteer

Projects Abroad
08.2019 - 09.2019

Personal Trainer/ Gym floor manager/Group Fitness Instructor

Mark Connerly (EFM)
04.2013 - 01.2015

Master 1 Certification (Nutrition Consultant For Pregnancy, Postpartum, Babies) - Holistic Nutrition / Nutrition Sciences

Oh Baby School of Nutrition

Certified Pre And Postnatal Exercise Instruction - Anatomy & Physiology / Exercise Instruction

GGS

Advanced Diploma of Nutritional Medicine - Nutrition Science

Australian Institute of Applied Sciences

Certificate III And IV in Exercise Movement And Personal Training - Human Movement

Australian Institute of Personal Training

Hairdressing apprenticeship

Tafe Tasmania Certificate III in Hairdressing

College graduation -

Newstead College
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