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Casey Conroy

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Casey Conroy  (she/her)
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Accredited Nutritionist, Clinical Naturopath, Herbalist, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC), Yoga & Movement Teacher

Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (major in Public Health Nutrition)

Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) with Distinction

​Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)


Yoga Teacher 350RYT; Yoga For All Certified Instructor; ASCA Level 1 Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach; Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher; Fertility Yoga Teacher; Certified AcroYoga® Instructor; Zenthai Flow Instructor

​Member ACNEM, AIDNSoc, ANTA, ASDAH, DAA, HAES Australia, NHAA, Sports Dietitians Australia

​I have been an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist since 2012, and a Yoga Teacher since 2006. After many years dreaming of adding herbal medicine to my tool belt, I graduated as a Naturopath in 2023. ​

My passion is helping people to free themselves from the body dissatisfaction, disordered eating, and weight preoccupation that plague our modern society, especially those who are female identifying. Mental health (anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic stress, insomnia), neurodivergence support, and women's reproductive health are other interest areas of mine that are beautifully supported by naturopathy. Around the time my son received an ADHD diagnosis I dove head first into the ways naturopathic medicine can support neurodivergent folks - I'm happy to report that naturopathy offers plenty in that department!

​I love working with pregnant and postpartum mums. I welcome all female identifying, non-binary & gender diverse folk who are seeking a non-diet / body inclusive approach. I also enjoy supporting men, children and adolescents.
I believe that we can learn a great deal about how to best care for ourselves from observing nature's cycles, from ancient traditions, and from listening to our bodies.

In my work I draw upon my parallel life as a yoga teacher of 19 years; my childhood growing up exploring forests, picking bush foods, watching my Malaysian mum incorporate Traditional Chinese Medicine into everyday cooking and life, and exploring remote corners of Australian wilderness with my meditation-addicted dad; my past life as a veterinarian and environmental researcher; and my lived experience with and full recovery from disordered eating.

​My practise is strongly aligned with the Health at Every Size® paradigm. My treatment draws upon additional studies in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, yoga psychology, the Non‐Diet Approach, Motivational Interviewing and Art Therapy. A passionate holistic dietitian and naturopath, I have additional training in traditional folk herbal medicine, clinical nutritional medicine, Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. I love to integrate the effective treatment of mental health issues and weight concern with counselling, evidence-based natural medicine, earth-honouring traditions, and mind-body modalities such as yoga.
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When I'm not in my beloved clinic space you can find me in my role as resident naturopath and (good) witch at Maple St Co-op, Maleny. I've also worked as a university lecturer and clinical supervisor at Endeavour College of Natural Health, nutrition department. In my spare time I love to write – I'm a feature columnist for several publications and an occasional blogger. I enjoy bushwalking, painting, napping, growing food, making herbal medicines, terrible 80’s glam metal, outdoor yoga, campfires, travel, wildcrafting, rural foraging, and exploring forest trails with my two children.
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Specialisation AREAs

  • Mental Health (anxiety, depression, PTSD, chronic stress, insomnia)
  • Neurodivergence support (ADHD, AuDHD, SPD)
  • Eating Disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED)
  • Eating Concerns (compulsive eating, emotional eating, yo-yo dieting, orthorexia)
  • Weight Concerns* ('weight management', 'weight loss', 'obesity')
  • Body Image Concerns (body dissatisfaction, body composition concerns)

(*) I adopt a non diet treatment approach to all weight concerns and practice from a Body Acceptance and Health At Every Size® framework. My focus is on health and wellbeing rather than weight as an outcome measure, and I support the development of positive relationships between food, mind, body and self.​
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INTEREST AREAS

  • Women's Health (hypothalamic amenorrhoea, PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, peri-menopause, pre-conception, pregnancy & postpartum care)
  • Children's Health (low immunity, gut issues, anxiety, ADHD support)
  • Hormonal Health (thyroid and adrenal issues, low testosterone in males, HT support for trans folk)
  • Autoimmune (e.g. Hashimoto's thyroiditis, coeliac disease)
  • Asthma and allergies
  • Naturopathic sports nutrition & performance optimisation
  • Pre-conception, Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Nutrition
  • Digestive Health (IBS, IBD, SIBO, food intolerances)
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Tertiary Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) with Distinction, Endeavour College of Natural Health 2014-2023
  • Master of Nutrition & Dietetics majoring in Public Health Nutrition, Griffith University 2010-2011
  • Cairns Base Hospital, Clinical Supervision 2011
  • Robina Campus & Carrara Health Facility, Gold Coast Hospital, Clinical & Food Service Placement 2011
  • Logan Community Gardens, Griffith University, Community Health Placement 2011
  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours), majoring in Research, University of Queensland 2004-2008​
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Short Courses, Conferences & Intensives 

  • Microba Insights Course, 2024
  • Foundational Iridology Course with Elizabeth Greenwood, 2024
  • Herbal Energetics Course with Elizabeth Greenwood, 2024
  • BioMedica Adult ADHD Seminar, 2023
  • Sports Nutrition Course, Sports Dietitians Australia, 2023
  • Extemporaneous Compounding Workshop with Tina Taylor, 2022
  • A Year of Ayurveda with Matthew Remski, 2022
  • Digestive Disorders and Eating Disorders with Marci Evans, 2020
  • Body Image Online Training with Marci Evans and Fiona Sutherland, 2020
  • The Heart & Art of Traditional Herbal Medicine with Sally Kingsford-Smith, 2019
  • Nutrition Counselling for Eating Disorders with Marci Evans, 2018
  • Building Skills in Body Image Counselling with Fiona Sutherland and Marci Evans, 2018
  • Eating Disorders for Sports Dietitians with Fiona Sutherland and Shane Jeffrey, 2018
  • PCOS and Food Peace with Julie Duffy Dillion, 2018
  • Eating Disorders Basics & Beyond Seminar with Shane Jeffrey & Leanne Wagner, Royal Brisbane Women's Hospital, Oct 2017
  • Motivational Interviewing Skills 1 & 2 with Tara Macgregor, Aug 2017
  • Working with Childhood Eating Challenges with Eve Reed, Aug 2017
  • Wise Women Gathering Herbal Conference, Hawkesbury Valley NSW, Jan 2017 & 2019 www.wisewomengathering.com
  • Expressive Arts Therapy & HAES® to address Eating Disorders & Body Image Dissatisfaction with Dr. Deah Scwartz 2016
  • If not dieting® Health Professional Training Program with Dr. Rick Kausman, 2015  
  • Non-Diet Approach and Advanced Counselling Skills Workshop for Dietitians with Fiona Sutherland & Fiona Willer, 2015
  • Food & Spirit™ Practitioner Training with Dr. Deanna Minich, CNS 2014  
  • Advanced Detoxification Training with Natalia Rose, CN 2013
  • Health at Every Size® Workshop with Dr. Linda Bacon, 2013
  • Art Therapy, CBT & DBT for Health Practitioners with Megan Shiell, 2013
  • Mentoring with Tara Macgregor, Counsellor, Psychotherapist, Accredited Practising Dietitian, 2013 - 2019
  • ACNEM Primary Training in Nutritional and Environmental Medicine thanks to the Australian Rural and Remote Health Professional Scholarship Scheme. Sydney 2012  www.acnem.org
  • ACT Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Introductory Training with Dr. Russ Harris. Brisbane 2012  www.actmindfully.com.au
  • Mindful Eating Workshop for Professionals with Dr. Angela Morgan. Brisbane 2012
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Professional Memberships

  • ​Australian College of Environmental and Nutritional Medicine (ACNEM)
  • Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA)
  • Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)
  • Naturopaths & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA)
  • Health At Every Size (HAES®) Australia 
  • Dietitians Australia (DA)
  • Society for Australian Independent Dietitian-Nutritionists (AIDNSoc) ​
  • ​Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA)
  • Australian Strength and Conditioning Association (ASCA)
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Awards

  • SARRAH Clinical Placement Scholarship (Dietetics), 2011
  • SARRAH Continuing Professional Development Scholarship, 2012​
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YOGA TEACHER Trainings

  • Yoga for All Teacher Training, 35 hrs with Dianne Bondy & Amber Karnes, 2022 - yoga for bigger bodies and diverse communities ​
  • Zenthai Flow Teacher Training with Gwyn Williams, Bali 2020
  • Fertility Yoga Teacher Training, 25 hrs, Bliss Baby Yoga 2018
  • Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training, 65 hrs, Bliss Baby Yoga 2017
  • AcroYoga® Teacher Training with Jason Nemer, Sydney 2014
  • Purna Yoga Teacher Training Level 2, 350 hrs, Byron Yoga Centre 2009
  • Yoga teaching mentorship with Atma Yoga, Brisbane 2006 - 2009
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​Other MOVEMENT MODALITIES,
BODYWORK & courses

  • Transcendental Meditation Course & Advanced Techniques, 2024
  • Yoga Deconstructed®: Flow Sequencing With Resistance Bands Training, with Trina Altman, 2022
  • Yoga Deconstructed®: Creative Sequencing With Somatics, with Trina Altman, 2021
  • ASCA Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach Level 1, 2021
  • Olympic weightlifting personal coaching with Barry Harden, 2021
  • Powerlifting personal coaching with Graham McDonald, 2018-19
  • Zenthai Shiatsu Practitioner Level 1 with Gwyn Williams, 2018
  • Yoga & Traditional Chinese Medicine with Tiffany Cruikshank, 2018
  • Intuitive Plant Medicine with Asia Suler, 2018
  • Astro-Herbalism with Sajah Popham, 2018
  • Numerous short courses in meditation and Buddhist studies, Chenrezig Institute, Eudlo, 2006 - 2023
  • Bach Flower Remedies & Australian Bush Flower Essences, 2013
  • KaHuna Bodywork Training Level 1, Mette's Institute, 2011
  • Reiki Training First Degree, 2010
  • Thai Massage 60 Hours, Shivagakomarpaj Old Medicine Hospital, Chiang Mai Thailand, 2009
  • Vipassana Insight Meditation intensive, Pomona, 2009
  • Multiple intensives & short courses with Senior Yoga Teachers
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Event, festival & retreat facilitation

  • Yoga Teacher, Root & Branch Traditional Herbal Medicine Gathering, Mt Warning NSW 2019
  • Holistic Nutritionist, Seven Sisters Festival, Mt Martha VIC 2017
  • Principal Facilitator, Nutritionist & Yoga Teacher, Pilates Retreat Asia, Bali Indonesia 2014-2015
  • Principal AcroYoga Teacher, Falls Festival, Byron Bay 2014-2015​​
  • AcroYoga Teacher, Island Vibe Festival, North Stradbroke Island 2014
  • Principal AcroYoga Teacher, Splendour in the Grass Music & Arts Festival, Byron Bay 2014
  • Speaker & Educator, Active & Healthy Program, Gold Coast City Council, 2013-2016
  • Principal Trainer & Author: Advanced Nutrition Training, 3 Day Course, Gold Coast 2013
  • ​Principal Facilitator, various retreats, workshops, women's circles, Gold Coast 2011-2016
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If you can't already tell, I’m not your typical dietitian-naturopath!

  • I loooove markets. Especially the ones with crystal stalls, secondhand books, and fresh donuts. You can find me on weekends hanging out at farmer's markets, sniffing books and foraging for fresh produce.
  • Calorie counting is so 1990's. I will never ask you to count calories (unless I am helping you recover from a restrictive eating disorder, in which case calorie counting may be involved to help you in getting enough to eat). 
  • I have worked through my own issues around food and body image and I know how debilitating that dark hole can be. I use “non-diet” approaches (including intuitive eating, and Health at Every Size®) to help you to nourish your whole self - and that goes beyond food. Way beyond.
  • My fridge is always stocked with butter (yes, butter), dark chocolate, funky fermented concoctions, miso, and fruit bread. I love my fruit bread.
  • I hate the word dietitian, even though I am one (I also loathe the word diet)
  • I'm a simple home cook - rather than using 40 exotic ingredients and just as many pots and pans to create a meal... I believe in single-saucepan wonders that deliver maximum nutrient density and flavour in the minimum amount of time (like, 15 minutes max.)
  • For a black thumb like me, growing my own organic food has been one of my biggest accomplishments in life!
  • I talk to plants. My fave is Mugwort, but Elder is fast catching up. I'm also a huge herb nerd and love wildcrafting and making my own herbal medicines.
  • I'm a weight-lifting convert. After years avoiding the gym I now love lifting weights and the physical and mental strength it brings (I love it so much I became a strength and conditioning coach). I also dig anything involving play, dance, connection with others, creative movement, 80's (OK and some early 90's) glam metal / cock rock, yoga, or bushwalking.
  • I live on in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland of Australia with my two young kids: Archie (9), and Kairi (7). 
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What is an accredited practising dietitian?

Casey is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN). This means Casey is suitably qualified to give expert nutrition and diet assessment and advice to individuals and groups, as well as rebates to patients under Medicare, DVA and most private health funds. The APD and AN symbols are your guarantee that Casey's tertiary training course is accredited by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA), and that she meets their ongoing Continuing Professional Development standards.

As an APD, Casey also upholds a high standard of professional conduct, abiding by the DAA Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice. It also provides you with an avenue to pursue a complaint about Casey's professional conduct – be assured this is insurance you will never need to use.
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