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Need to speak to Optimum Intake about their dietetic services? We would love to hear from you. Visit the contact page for details and locations.
Meet The Team
Optimum Intake was first established on the Central Coast in 2007 by Jodie Sheraton as a mobile consultant dietitian service. In 2009 Jodie established 3 office locations on the Central Coast – West Gosford, Wyoming and Bateau Bay. This enabled better access to dietetic services for Optimum Intake clients and allowed Jodie to offer a more personalised and specialised approach to the nutrition care of her clients.
In 2010, Lisa Hughes joined the Optimum Intake Team. Bringing a vast range of dietetic experience and knowledge to the team and allowing for us to expand our services into different areas of nutrition (for more information on our services please refer to our services page).
Jodie Sheraton, Director / BHSc(N&D) APD
Jodie Sheraton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian and a member of the Dietitian's Association of Australia. Jodie graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Dietetics) from the University of Newcastle. Jodie has experience in a wide range of nutrition related fields such as emotional eating, weight management, aged care, eating disorders and child nutrition. Jodie loves improving a person's relationship with food, creating positive eating attitudes and breaking the dieting cycle that so many people have been programmed to follow. Learn how to truly nourish the body through food and fluids.
Lisa Hughes, BN&D APD
Lisa Hughes is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian and a member of the Dietitian's Association of Australia. Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Newcastle. Lisa works with a range of clients including those needing assistance with diabetes management, weight loss/gain, heart health, sports nutrition, allergies and intolerances.
Lisa enjoys working with individuals, workplaces and sporting groups to move beyond popular fad diets and rediscover the true meaning of healthy eating – a diet that nourishes, satisfies and recognises that food is also something to be enjoyed and savoured.
Simmone Lewer, BHsc(N&D) APD
Simmone Lewer is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a member of the Dietitian's Association of Australia. Simmone graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) from Charles Sturt University. Simmone has experience in providing advice for diabetes, chronic diseases, weight gain/loss, infant feeding, childhood nutrition, aged care and running group cooking and education programs. Simmone has worked with many population groups; including Australian Indigenous people living in the Northern Territory and has worked overseas in Canada as well. Simmone has an strong passion in motivating people to eat and live a healthy and happy lifestyle which is sustainable for the long term. Simmone's favourite food tip is based around her love for baking yummy treats – definitely spoil yourself with 'sometimes foods', just don't make it a daily occurrence!
Natalie Jarvis, Receptionist
Natalie joined the company as the receptionist in Aug 2011. She is originally from South Africa and has moved to the Central Coast in April. She has a BSc in Psychology and is looking to study part time in primary school teaching. Natalie is very friendly and approachable and is very welcoming towards our clients in our relaxed office environment. She loves food and cooking especially when it's some of her amazing traditional South African dishes which include boerewors with roast tomato and onion sauce or making biltong. Her favourite food tip is 'enjoy your food and savour each bite, life is too short to rush!' She looks forward to welcoming you on arrival.