Our People / Nutrition Dietetics
Back pain can often result in inactivity which in turn increases the chance of weight gain. This is a continuing cycle as then the increased weight gain can further increase back pain and delay injury recovery.
Dietitians are qualified to provide clinical care and counselling for people with food and nutrition concerns, they offer scientific principles and methods and apply these to influence food intake and eating behaviours.
Dietitians contribute to promotion of health, prevention and treatment of illness by optimising the nutrition of individuals and communities.
| Kerry Otto |
Accredited Practising Dietitian / Sports Dietitian |
Kerry graduated from Deakin University and has many years of experience as a Dietitian. Kerry has worked in a wide range of areas at Peter McCallum Hospital, Caulfield General Medical Centre, Hampton Rehab Hospital and is now in Private Practice at Brighton Spinal and a number of other locations. Kerry has also been involved in the Gym Industry for many years in a variety of roles.
Kerry is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and the Chairperson of Sports Dietitians Australia VIC Branch. Kerry also worked in the Dining Hall at the Sydney 2000 Olympics advising athletes aout the food available and was selected to do the same at the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games.
Kerrys' areas of expertise include Diabetes, raised cholesterol, weight loss, weight gain and nutrition for children as well as sports nutrition.
Kerry is currently the Nutrition Consultant to the Gippsland Academy of Sport and has been involved with Tennis Victoria. Young athletes are thus her main focus in the area of sports nutrition.
Kerry can be contacted directly on 0418 363 399 or kerryotto@netspace.net.au |