Gabriella Heruc

Supporting those with an Eating Disorder and Mental Health needs

At Sydney's leading dietetic practice for disordered eating and mental health, we are dedicated to helping you improve both your physical health and mental wellbeing. Our team of experienced dietitians specialise in the treatment of eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, and Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). We understand that these conditions can take over one's life, and with careful nutrition guidance and counselling, you can learn to trust your appetite again and develop normal eating practices.

Food for families and children

At Appetite for Change, we have strong paediatric experience and can guide you through the issues of feeding your family. Whether you need help with infant nutrition, toddler taming, fussy eating, childhood weight concerns, or even more complex paediatric issues, the right nutrition advice is essential to a happy healthy family. We can provide you with the knowledge and support you need to ensure your family is getting the nutrients they need for growth and development.

Worried about your weight?

If you are concerned about being under or overweight, our dietitians can help you overcome your weight concerns. With so many myths about what's good and bad to eat, it can be easy to get confused about what to eat! Through regular follow-up sessions, you will get all the support that you need to make healthy and positive life changes.

Sports nutrition for improved performance

Whether you're competing with yourself, doing it for the team, or going for gold, the right nutrition can help you enhance your performance. Whether you need once-off advice or ongoing education, our dietitians can help guide you through the nutrition complexities of training, competition, hydration, and supplements.

Healthy eating for life

At Appetite for Change, we believe that healthy eating is about making lifestyle modifications for a longer and healthier life. Whether you're troubled by allergies or asthma, blood pressure or bone density, cholesterol or constipation, diabetes or diverticulitis, we can help you modify your lifestyle to improve your health. Our dietitians can help you navigate the latest nutrition research and provide you with practical and personalised advice to help you reach your health goals.

Adjunct A/Prof Gabriella Heruc BBSc, BSc(PsychHons), MNutrDiet, PhD, CEDC-D - Clinic Director and Accredited Practising Dietitian

With an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Gabriella (Gabbi) is the perfect person to guide you through your lifestyle changes. She has undertaken research at the Black Dog Institute investigating the link between depression and omega-3, as well as at the University of Sydney studying how skipping breakfast can affect blood sugar levels. Gabbi has also completed a PhD investigating appetite, blood glucose regulation, and gut function in anorexia nervosa. She has a passion for working with children and adolescents and holds a Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics. With almost 20 years of experience in the eating disorders, disordered eating and mental health field, Gabbi has the right experience to help you cope with the psychological and behavioural aspects to eating. Gabbi is on the Steering Committee for the National Eating Disorders Collaboration, is a member of Dietitians Australia (DA), and is a past convenor for the DA's Eating Disorders Interest Group. In addition, she has training in Motivational Interviewing, Maudsley Family-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), SOS Approach to Fussy Eating, Adolescent-Focused Therapy (AFT), and Sports Nutrition from the Australian Institute of Sport. Gabbi is also a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and Credentialing Director and Past President of the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders.

Maddison Luscombe BSc(Nutr), MNutrDiet, CEDC-D - Accredited Practising Dietitian

Maddison (Maddie) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who graduated from the University of Wollongong with an undergraduate degree in Nutrition Science (Distinction) and a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (Distinction). Maddie has a special interest in disordered eating and mental health, and has completed further training in Maudsley Family-Based Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for eating disorders. Maddie is passionate about helping people develop a healthy relationship with food and their bodies.