struggling with diSORDERED EATING, weight concernS, food weirdness, or just feeling like you’ve lost trust in your body?
I can help you use food as nourishment not punishment, rebalance your hormones + energy levels, and help you thrive.
Photo by Emelia Ebejer @emeliaebejer
HI I'M CASEY, AND THIS IS MY JAM:
I love helping folks to free themselves from disordered eating, chronic dieting, and anxiety, so they can feel like themselves again.
Fatigue, abnormal periods, thyroid issues, and gut problems are my bread and butter.
When restrictive dieting, eating disorders, or body image concerns are complicating the picture, you need someone who will address both your relationship with food and your body, AND the physiological issues.
As an eating disorder dietitian and naturopath, I have a special passion for integrating the effective treatment of eating and weight concerns with evidence-based natural medicine, counselling, earth-honouring traditions, and mind-body modalities such as meditation and yoga.
In short, I love to help people feel like themselves again through deep nourishment of body and soul.
So whether you’re...
Living with a diagnosed eating disorder, or you just want to feel more at ease in your body...
Battling severe IBS made worse by anxiety, or you just want to feel safe around food again...
Riding a hormonal rollercoaster with every period, or wanting to smooth out your peri-menopausal journey...
or you just want to eat more healthfully without giving up your day job to prepare Instagram-worthy meals:
I'm here to make it a hell of a lot easier...
... And I'll do it without throwing a bunch of supplements or restrictive diets at you.
I offer holistic, compassionate healthcare for EVERY body. My signature 1-on-1 consultation services are:
I love helping folks to free themselves from disordered eating, chronic dieting, and anxiety, so they can feel like themselves again.
Fatigue, abnormal periods, thyroid issues, and gut problems are my bread and butter.
When restrictive dieting, eating disorders, or body image concerns are complicating the picture, you need someone who will address both your relationship with food and your body, AND the physiological issues.
As an eating disorder dietitian and naturopath, I have a special passion for integrating the effective treatment of eating and weight concerns with evidence-based natural medicine, counselling, earth-honouring traditions, and mind-body modalities such as meditation and yoga.
In short, I love to help people feel like themselves again through deep nourishment of body and soul.
So whether you’re...
Living with a diagnosed eating disorder, or you just want to feel more at ease in your body...
Battling severe IBS made worse by anxiety, or you just want to feel safe around food again...
Riding a hormonal rollercoaster with every period, or wanting to smooth out your peri-menopausal journey...
or you just want to eat more healthfully without giving up your day job to prepare Instagram-worthy meals:
I'm here to make it a hell of a lot easier...
... And I'll do it without throwing a bunch of supplements or restrictive diets at you.
I offer holistic, compassionate healthcare for EVERY body. My signature 1-on-1 consultation services are:
Nutrition + Dietetics Consultation
In your initial consultation, Casey will explore your personal dietary concerns, assess your nutritional status & constitution, and co-create with you a unique treatment plan establishing food and behavioural goals - all taking into account your lifestyle and food preferences. Pointed supplementation and further pathology tests may be ordered. Review sessions (1/2hr to 1hr) provide the opportunity for further dietary guidance, review therapeutic goals and support you to sustain changes to improve your health.
Rebates: You may be eligible for assistance from Medicare (CDM or EDM plans), your private health fund, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) or your compensation fund. Location: In-person sessions in Conondale, Sunshine Coast or Virtual sessions via Zoom, FaceTime or phone. Mobile sessions available in select cases (e.g. disability, disadvantage, mobility issues, illness) in Maleny area. Virtual sessions via Zoom, FaceTime or phone. For all sessions get in touch with us or book online! 
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Naturopathic Medicine
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Qualifications
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (majoring in Public Health Nutrition)
Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy)
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Nutritionist, Naturopath, Herbalist, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician - Dietitian
Member ACNEM, ANTA, AIDNSoc, ASDAH, DAA, HAES Australia, NHAA, Sports Dietitians Australia
Over 20 years experience in the natural health industry
Trained in eating disorders, sports nutrition, nutritional and functional medicine - more info here
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR CONSULTATION
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Our initial appointment…
Whether you're coming for dietetic therapy or naturopathy, your initial appointment is generally spent finding out about you: why you made the decision to attend, what you hope to achieve, and information about your health and history. We will discuss your health goals over the next few sessions. Since we operate from a weight neutral, Non-Diet, Body Acceptance, Health at Every Size® philosophy, you won’t be asked to step on scales, and you won’t be put on a diet or meal plan (these rules may change slightly for those who are under their most healthy weight). Intuitive eating is about being curious as to your food and eating behaviours, learning to reconnect with your body’s cues, and eating the food which nourishes YOU. Expect to be given plenty of time to talk, and to be asked some questions to help you reflect on your health and wellbeing goals. Can't make it into our clinic? Zoom, phone consultations and home visits in the Maleny area available (additional fee for home visits). |
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What do I need to do?
1. Seeing us in person? Email us or phone 0432 618 279 to book your initial in-person consultation. Want a virtual consultation? You can book that here. Online consultations require prepayment at the time of booking.
2. Prior to your appointment, complete the easy online New Client Intake Form. If your problem concerns your digestion then it is often helpful to keep a food diary for a few days, noting everything you eat and drink over 2-3 days.
3. At the time of your initial consultation, please bring: Doctor’s referral (if applicable), food diary (if applicable) and any relevant blood tests or other results from within the last 3 months. A referral is not required from your doctor, however in many cases having a team of professionals involved in your care is necessary.
1. Seeing us in person? Email us or phone 0432 618 279 to book your initial in-person consultation. Want a virtual consultation? You can book that here. Online consultations require prepayment at the time of booking.
2. Prior to your appointment, complete the easy online New Client Intake Form. If your problem concerns your digestion then it is often helpful to keep a food diary for a few days, noting everything you eat and drink over 2-3 days.
3. At the time of your initial consultation, please bring: Doctor’s referral (if applicable), food diary (if applicable) and any relevant blood tests or other results from within the last 3 months. A referral is not required from your doctor, however in many cases having a team of professionals involved in your care is necessary.
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What it involves:
- A 60 to 90 minute face-to-face, heart-to-heart, in person or virtual consultation
- We will review your pre-consult questionnaire, which is extremely extensive taking into consideration your present state of health, upbringing, family history, current medications, current supplements, food diary, pathology or other test results, and your health objectives.
- Identification of your priority health goals so you can start feeling better sooner rather than later.
- Identify the positive physical, mental and emotional patterns that are fuelling your goals - and the habits that may be sabotaging your best intentions.
- In-depth nutrition therapy covering your most pressing needs
- We will co-design a personalised treatment plan to start taking charge of your health, energy, and wellness issues - without turning your life upside down, extracting pleasure, or taking drastic and unsustainable leaps. This may include a limited number of carefully selected supplements, herbal prescriptions, flower essences etc, depending on which modality you choose (dietitian or naturopath). Supplements, herbs etc incur an additional cost.
- We may incorporate other aspects of your holistic wellness, such as mind-body practices, relaxation, exercise and lifestyle factors.
At review sessions…
For most of our clients, we arrange a follow up session/s to review any goals you may have set and discuss any challenges you may have encountered. We explore non-diet and intuitive eating concepts and how they relate to your life such as appetite cues, mindful eating, how you relate to your body, your thoughts and feelings around food and eating.
Throughout our sessions we may also discuss things such as what nutrition our bodies need, metabolism, hormones, digestion, and we put strategies in place until our next appointment. We work in small steps according to how ready you are to make changes. Non-restrictive. Non-judgemental.
FEES
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Dietitian
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Naturopath
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Online appointments require full payment at the time of booking to confirm your appointment. In-person consultations require full payment of the fee before or on the day of consultation. See below for payment options accepted at our different locations.
Cancellation policy
Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing operates part time, therefore to make it fair for our clients, 24 hours notice is required for cancellations, or a fee 50% of the appointment costs will be issued. For non-attendance without notification, a fee equal to the appointment costs will be issued.
Cancellation policy
Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing operates part time, therefore to make it fair for our clients, 24 hours notice is required for cancellations, or a fee 50% of the appointment costs will be issued. For non-attendance without notification, a fee equal to the appointment costs will be issued.
Rebates
Please note - we are not a bulk billing service - all sessions will incur an out of pocket fee. You may be eligible for a Medicare rebate if your doctor has completed an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (dietitian only) or Eating Disorder Management Plan (dietitian only), or you can claim from your Private Health Insurance Fund.
For more information about Medicare, Private Health Fund and other rebates you may be entitled to, click here.
For more information about Medicare, Private Health Fund and other rebates you may be entitled to, click here.
Locations
Consultations are available in-person with Casey at the following locations:
- Our clinic space in Conondale, 20 mins from Maleny (Sunshine Coast Hinterland) - EFTPOS, cash and internet banking payment accepted
- Consultations also available virtually via Zoom, FaceTime, or phone. Bookings and payment here
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At Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing we operate from a Non-Diet, Body Acceptance, Health at Every Size® philosophy which values people for who they are and prioritises a focus on WELLBEING rather than WEIGHT.
1-on-1 Success Stories
SUSY BOYER
ARTIST AND MOTHER OF 3
In a nutshell, Casey Conroy has literally changed my life.
From my first meeting as a student in one of her dynamic yoga classes, I felt empowered and inspired by her tremendous positive energy and smiling zest for life. She simply glows with good health and loving vibes generated from her incredibly warm, generous spirit. As I've come to know her better I realise she's a delicious combination of sweet, sunny pixie and intelligent, savvy woman!
After many enjoyable yoga classes, I attended one of Casey's free healthy cooking demonstrations at a Gold Coast library. I then became aware of her tremendous passion and amazing depth of knowledge, especially in all things food related. The audience was made up of people from all walks of life and varying degrees of health, questions were being thrown at her about all sorts of issues, and she had a clear, practical answer for them all.
She has a way of cutting through the confusion around food and eating that I find priceless. Her common-sense approach to nutrition and good health came as a refreshing, uncomplicated truth that spoke to me on many levels. I found myself nodding and thinking "Yesss that makes complete sense!" Her words really touched my core and I knew immediately I wanted to become one of her clients.
At the time, I was going through some big life changes. My usual good health had been affected…basically I felt like crap, which was unfamiliar and unwelcome territory. To add to my worries finances were tight, but I sensed that seeing Casey for Dietetics was the best place to start my health reboot and would be well worth the investment. After years of looking after others I loved being able to put myself into her expert hands.
Her caring response to my first email brought actual tears of relief…I felt so supported. From my first session (more tears!) a light went on inside me that continues to grow brighter everyday.
12 months on and I feel energised, empowered and much much wiser! Embracing Casey's Intuitive and Mindful Eating practices, plus experimenting with her delicious recipes has been very enlightening. I love the simplicity of it all! Compelled to learn more I recently completed Casey's Advanced Nutrition Training course that has expanded my knowledge to another level.
Proving you can continue to learn and improve things in your life at any time. The course is a fabulous combination of mind-blowing theory sessions and delicious hands-on workshops in preparing super nutritious meals. The food we ate was divine!
It's been an exciting journey and I've thoroughly enjoyed every step of the process, embracing Casey's wisdom with gusto. I'm quite chuffed to say that lately friends and family are commenting on how well I look, and I reply with complete honesty that I feel wonderful!
And finally, Casey is a complete professional. Don't let her impish grin and girlish exterior delude you…this amazing young woman knows her stuff! She guides you without judgment using all the strings in her bow collected from many years of experience, an interesting well-travelled life and a thirst for knowledge.
I think everyone deserves a touch of Casey sunshine in their life!
ARTIST AND MOTHER OF 3
In a nutshell, Casey Conroy has literally changed my life.
From my first meeting as a student in one of her dynamic yoga classes, I felt empowered and inspired by her tremendous positive energy and smiling zest for life. She simply glows with good health and loving vibes generated from her incredibly warm, generous spirit. As I've come to know her better I realise she's a delicious combination of sweet, sunny pixie and intelligent, savvy woman!
After many enjoyable yoga classes, I attended one of Casey's free healthy cooking demonstrations at a Gold Coast library. I then became aware of her tremendous passion and amazing depth of knowledge, especially in all things food related. The audience was made up of people from all walks of life and varying degrees of health, questions were being thrown at her about all sorts of issues, and she had a clear, practical answer for them all.
She has a way of cutting through the confusion around food and eating that I find priceless. Her common-sense approach to nutrition and good health came as a refreshing, uncomplicated truth that spoke to me on many levels. I found myself nodding and thinking "Yesss that makes complete sense!" Her words really touched my core and I knew immediately I wanted to become one of her clients.
At the time, I was going through some big life changes. My usual good health had been affected…basically I felt like crap, which was unfamiliar and unwelcome territory. To add to my worries finances were tight, but I sensed that seeing Casey for Dietetics was the best place to start my health reboot and would be well worth the investment. After years of looking after others I loved being able to put myself into her expert hands.
Her caring response to my first email brought actual tears of relief…I felt so supported. From my first session (more tears!) a light went on inside me that continues to grow brighter everyday.
12 months on and I feel energised, empowered and much much wiser! Embracing Casey's Intuitive and Mindful Eating practices, plus experimenting with her delicious recipes has been very enlightening. I love the simplicity of it all! Compelled to learn more I recently completed Casey's Advanced Nutrition Training course that has expanded my knowledge to another level.
Proving you can continue to learn and improve things in your life at any time. The course is a fabulous combination of mind-blowing theory sessions and delicious hands-on workshops in preparing super nutritious meals. The food we ate was divine!
It's been an exciting journey and I've thoroughly enjoyed every step of the process, embracing Casey's wisdom with gusto. I'm quite chuffed to say that lately friends and family are commenting on how well I look, and I reply with complete honesty that I feel wonderful!
And finally, Casey is a complete professional. Don't let her impish grin and girlish exterior delude you…this amazing young woman knows her stuff! She guides you without judgment using all the strings in her bow collected from many years of experience, an interesting well-travelled life and a thirst for knowledge.
I think everyone deserves a touch of Casey sunshine in their life!
EMMA GIBSON
NURSE
As a long-term sufferer of a deadly Eating Disorder, one that almost took my life back in 2010, I have certainly had my fair share of psychological and dietetic input from many professionals over the years. I found their input helpful, and am grateful they helped to save my life in many different ways.
However it came to a point where I felt like my progress was just plateauing, and things weren’t really progressing to where I would have hoped. During in this time, I decided to take control, and try alternative options. Little did I know that the day I had my first session with Casey, would my life truly change for the better. I have been seeing Casey for just over 2 years now, and can say my life has seriously changed in so many ways thanks to her amazing work.
Casey has such a deep level of compassion and understanding, and applies an integrative and intuitive approach to all her work with clients. From this, I have gained exceptional knowledge around nutrition, and have adapted new coping strategies in dealing with emotions and my thoughts around food, and body image. That said, I cannot recommend Casey enough, and cannot put into words how grateful I am for her constant support and work with me during my journey of recovery. I certainly would not be where I am today without her amazing work and encouragement.
NURSE
As a long-term sufferer of a deadly Eating Disorder, one that almost took my life back in 2010, I have certainly had my fair share of psychological and dietetic input from many professionals over the years. I found their input helpful, and am grateful they helped to save my life in many different ways.
However it came to a point where I felt like my progress was just plateauing, and things weren’t really progressing to where I would have hoped. During in this time, I decided to take control, and try alternative options. Little did I know that the day I had my first session with Casey, would my life truly change for the better. I have been seeing Casey for just over 2 years now, and can say my life has seriously changed in so many ways thanks to her amazing work.
Casey has such a deep level of compassion and understanding, and applies an integrative and intuitive approach to all her work with clients. From this, I have gained exceptional knowledge around nutrition, and have adapted new coping strategies in dealing with emotions and my thoughts around food, and body image. That said, I cannot recommend Casey enough, and cannot put into words how grateful I am for her constant support and work with me during my journey of recovery. I certainly would not be where I am today without her amazing work and encouragement.
A bit about me a.k.a who I'm NOT right for...
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I'M INTEGRATIVE I combine both mainstream and holistic medicine to get the best results. We may refer to your GP, order blood tests, and if necessary bring in other allied and/or natural health care practitioners - Por qué no los dos? If you’re looking for someone who eschews any and all medical input, I’m not for you. I’M A HIPPY I’ve been in the natural health industry for 20+ years, and whilst there are some (many) things that irk me about it, at heart I live and breathe this stuff. If you think herbal medicine, forest bathing, aromatherapy, yoga, flower essences, and other complementary therapies are all a bunch of hogwash, I’m not for you! I’M ANTI-DIET Meaning I’m anti-diet culture. I take the time to create a plan that’s really going to serve and nourish you, because people are so varied in their constitutions, needs and experiences which all change over time. If you’re looking for direction on the Primal Diet, Metabolic Balance, Whole30, or any other prescriptive approach that demonises certain foods while elevating others, I’m not for you. I’M WEIGHT NEUTRAL My experience has shown me that robust health comes in many different body shapes and sizes. If you’re purely looking for weight loss without a genuine focus on long term physical and mental health, I’m not for you. Not that I’m against weight loss per se – if it happens as a by-product of improving overall health, then that’s fine. But it’s not the most accurate indicator of health, so it’s not my focus. |
Photo by Emelia Ebejer @emeliaebejer
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However, IF....
You’ve struggled with dieting, weight concern, food weirdness, or you simply feel like you’ve lost trust in your body and you’re ready to just feel at ease around food and in your body...
You’re dealing with anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, thyroid, abnormal periods, or other issues that you suspect are connected to your relationship with food and body...
You want to work holistically and benefit from the healing power of nature without totally throwing medical support out the window...
You want to focus on long term health and get to the root cause, not just go for short-term results...
You want a targeted approach created specifically for your unique needs, personality and constitution, that can change and flex as your body and mind change and recover…
Then I might just be for you!
Click the button below to book an appointment. Got questions? Email [email protected] to organise a discovery phone call so we can ensure we’re the right fit + get started together!
You’ve struggled with dieting, weight concern, food weirdness, or you simply feel like you’ve lost trust in your body and you’re ready to just feel at ease around food and in your body...
You’re dealing with anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, thyroid, abnormal periods, or other issues that you suspect are connected to your relationship with food and body...
You want to work holistically and benefit from the healing power of nature without totally throwing medical support out the window...
You want to focus on long term health and get to the root cause, not just go for short-term results...
You want a targeted approach created specifically for your unique needs, personality and constitution, that can change and flex as your body and mind change and recover…
Then I might just be for you!
Click the button below to book an appointment. Got questions? Email [email protected] to organise a discovery phone call so we can ensure we’re the right fit + get started together!
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Funky Forest Health & Wellbeing - natural healthcare for EVERY body.
Photo by Emelia Ebejer @emeliaebejer
