Our dietitians are dedicated to empowering individuals to take control of their health by addressing gut-related concerns such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and food intolerances.
Our goal is clear: collaborate to uncover and manage your food triggers, bringing back balance and comfort to your daily life. We offer specialised care for various conditions, including Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO), Coeliac Disease, endometriosis, and many others.
Alana Doyle (APD)
Alana is a new graduate dietitian, but not just any—she was handpicked to join The Gut Friendly Dietitian team after excelling in her student placement. Her knowledge, passion and natural ability to connect with patients stood out so much that bringing her on board was an easy decision. Now as the newest dietitian in the team, she is launching her career under our principal dietitian Geraldine’s mentorship—to specialise in IBS, food intolerance and gut health.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from the University of Wollongong, Alana has a strong foundation in evidence-based nutrition and a deep curiosity about the gut’s impact on overall health. Her passion for dietetics has been reinforced by personal experience; watching the profound impact of nutrition on her father’s recovery from a heart transplant and cancer strengthened her belief in the power of food as medicine.
Alana understands the overwhelming nature of gut issues and is committed to making nutrition simple, practical, and effective. She brings fresh, up-to-date knowledge and a genuine commitment to helping her clients feel better.
Alana’s Qualifications:
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist
Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) | University of Wollongong
Monash University trained IBS & Low FODMAP Dietitian
Areas of Interest:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet
Food chemical intolerance
Coeliac disease
Lactose intolerance
Weight management
Sports dietetics
Paediatrics (babies & children)
Geraldine Perez (APD)
Our principal dietitian, Geraldine is an IBS and food intolerance expert with a passion for gut health and food intolerances that emerged from personal experience turned professional mission.
As a certified low FODMAP dietitian, Geraldine bridges the gap between complex medical nutrition and real-world challenges patients face. She provides the “what to do” alongside the crucial “how to do it”—with an individualised approach to overcome the biggest roadblock to results: actually sticking to your diet plan.
Geraldine is a busy mum of two, certified health coach, and a dedicated speaker. She’s worked with organisations like FODMAP Friendly and Free From Allergy, providing educational talks and sharing her expertise with the broader community. Whether consulting, writing for magazines like FODMAPPER, or continuing her professional development, Geraldine is driven to help others master their gut health.
If you’re looking for a dietitian that knows gut health like the bees know honey, get in touch today.
Geraldine’s Qualifications:
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours Class 1) | University of Wollongong
Monash University Low FODMAP Trained Dietitian
FAILSAFE Dietitian
Certified Health Coach
Professional Certificate in Medical Nutrition Therapy for Food Allergy & Food Intolerance
FODMAP Friendly Seminar Series | Low FODMAP Diet in Practice
Health Core Training Parts One and Two | Health Change Australia
Areas of Specialisation:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Complex food intolerance
Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
Low FODMAP diet
Low food chemical diet
Low salicylate diet
Low amine diet
Gluten free diet
Dairy free diet
Chiara Miglioretto (APD)
Chiara’s keen interest in IBS and food intolerances stems from her belief that all individuals have the right to a healthy relationship with food. Nutrition and gut-health are essential to wellbeing and full life participation, and these continually evolving fields keep her on her toes!
Chiara’s journey took a personal turn when her partner was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, a challenging experience that deepened her passion for gut health and research. She has since pursued a PhD focusing on dietary information and care needs for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to improve person-centred care and health outcomes.
As a Dietitian, Chiara works with adults to help them manage food intolerances, gut issues such as IBS, coeliac disease, and IBD—improving overall health with a holistic approach.
Outside of seeing patients, she attends and participates in professional conferences to stay up to date with the latest in nutrition science and shares her expert knowledge through teaching university students, webinars, interviews, and articles. Outside of work, she enjoys early bike rides, coffee and the occasional Netflix binge.
Chiara’s Qualifications:
Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist
Masters of Nutrition & Dietetics | University of Wollongong
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Distinction)
Current PhD Canditate at the University of Wollongong
Investigating the informational and care needs of individuals with Inflammatory Bowel Disease to enhance self-management
Monash University Low FODMAP Trained Dietitian
Gut Smart IBD training for Dietitians | Crohn’s & Colitis Australia
Crohn’s Disease Elimination Diet | Nestle Health Science course
Dietitian Crohn’s Colitis Australia Network (DECCAN) Member
Areas of Specialisation:
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the low FODMAP diet
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and approaches to maintain nutritional adequacy
Food intolerances
Coeliac disease
Crohn’s Disease Elimination Diet
Lactose and gluten free diets
Diabetes and weight management
Sports Nutrition
Healthy eating for long term mental and physical health
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