Karli Battaglia Email and Phone Number

Grade 2 Dietitian in Paediatric and Mental Health stream

Seeing my own private clients allows me to manage a broad range of nutrition concerns, including eating disorders, GI issues, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome and POTS. I enjoy the diversity that my private practice work offers, as this allows me the opportunity to maintain a mixed caseload and up-skill in a range of areas. Private practice has solidified my confidence working independently, while still engaging with other members of the clients’ treating team to provide collaborative care.

Joining the team at Glynn Mind Clinic allowed me to expand my skills in providing outpatient care to clients with eating disorders and gastrointestinal issues. Most notably, I was able to broaden my case load, under supervision, to include children, adolescents and their families. Working in private practice has solidified my capacity to work independently, while still engaging with other members of the clients’ treating team to provide collaborative care.

As a brand new eating disorder service, I was heavily involved in setting up the food service system, including creating menus in accordance with government guidelines, sourcing and nutritionally analysing recipes, and developing meal plans. I was responsible for the development of nutrition resources and educational content, and facilitated education groups for patients and their families.My client load was diverse, allowing me to expand my skills in treating patients across all eating disorder presentations, including AN, BN, BED, ARFID and OSFED. The patient population at Wandi Nerida is typically severe and complex, and I gained a depth of experience managing clients with a range of co-morbidities, including ASD, past bariatric surgery, BPD and trauma. In addition to seeing clients in a traditional clinical setting, I supported them to develop practical skills for recovery through meal outing challenges, grocery shopping and cooking classes.

My role with Embody Health London involved writing evidence-based content focussing on eating disorders, intuitive eating and body image. This role expanded my clinical knowledge of non-diet management strategies, and solidified my skills in translating research into interesting content for the reader. I received positive feedback from Embody Health London consumers for my written communication skills, which have been transferrable to developing resources and educational content in other roles.

My volunteer role with EDV involved facilitating group discussion that aimed to empower people experiencing an eating disorder to make healthy choices and form supportive connections with one another. This position led to the expansion of my skills in public speaking, leadership and knowledge of eating disorder treatment.

My volunteer position with Mind involved planning and presenting group education sessions in several of their mental health residential facilities. As part of this role, I advanced my skills in simplifying evidence-based information while keeping the sessions engaging and educational.

My role at Nutrition Plus involved writing evidence-based articles on behalf of director Melanie McGrice, which were published on her website and in partnership with other publications (such as RACGP and Kiddipedia). This experience allowed me to further my knowledge of fertility and prenatal nutrition and develop the ability to tailor my communication for a specific audience.