MADDIE LAWSON

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Eating Disorder Credentialed Clinician (ANZAED)

Maddie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and holds a Masters of Dietetics and a Bachelor Degree of Nutrition Science from Deakin University. Maddie is a warm, friendly and empathetic Dietitian, with a keen interest in Sports Nutrition, eating disorders, neurodivergent conditions (ASD & ADHD) and Gut Health (Including Irritable Bowel Syndrome – IBS).

She is passionate about empowering athletes and clients of all ages and abilities with the nutrition tools to help build & restore their relationship with food and to make nutrition choices that promote health, performance and most importantly enjoyment! Maddie’s passion for Sports Nutrition began in her late teens, when she began competing as a long-distance and track runner for Deakin University and Richmond Harriers. Through her sporting background she saw first-hand the power of good nutrition on not only sports performance, but on athletes physical and mental health. Maddie has furthered her sporting experience, working and completing internships across a variety of sporting teams including, Darebin Football Club (VFLW), Geelong Football Club (AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW). She currently works as the head high performance dietitian for the VFL / VFLW Club Box Hill Hawks and as an assistant for Hawthorn Football Club (AFL / AFLW).

In addition, Maddie has first-hand experience with food intolerance and Irritable Bowel Syndrome, where she gained great insight and understanding of how debilitating some symptoms can be on your quality of life. Through this experience she can assist those who need specialist advice navigate their gut health journey, whilst working within the everyday constraints of life.

Outside of her work as a dietitian, Maddie enjoys burning up the local running trails, exploring new hiking trails, socialising with friends, attending concerts, and travelling. Maddie has completed the Monash FODMAP Training Course for Dietitians and is a member of Dietitians Australia. She is currently completing her accreditation to become a Sports Dietitian with Sports Dietitians Australia.

Maddie is based at our Eltham location and is available for telehealth appointments from all other locations.