Apurva Desai

Vinotha Satkunam

(The trustee for Nourish Kids- ABN 66 273 719 468)

Dietitian

Vinotha has 16 years of experience in adult nutrition and around 10 years of experience in paediatric nutrition.

She has worked across various setting such as acute, community, aged care and outpatient settings in regional Victoria. She joined Monash Health in 2009 providing nutrition service to both adults and children with chronic conditions and disabilities.

Her main area of interest is Paediatric nutrition which has been her primary focus for the last 5 years through Monash Health Community. Her passion is setting up solid feeding foundations in children to establish a healthy and positive relationship with food for long term health.

Vinotha prides herself on using a collaborative approach to achieve the goals of her families and individuals and providing a very high level of nutritional care for her clients using evidence based practice.

Vinotha’s credentials include

  • Master of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics)

  • Graduate Certificate in Health Promotion

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian

  • SOS Approach to Feeding

  • The Certificate of Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics

Vinotha Speaks

  • English

CLINIC HOURS

Mon – Fri 08:00 – 19:00
Saturday 08:00 – 16:00
Sunday 08:00 – 16:00
Public Holidays* 08:00 – 16:00

* Except Christmas Day, Good Friday and Easter

  • 10 O’Brien Parade,

    Pakenham VIC 3810

  •  +61 03 5925 7777

  •  +61 03 5947 6860

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Areas of Interest

  • Paediatric nutrition including faltering weight and growth in babies and toddlers.

  • Fussy eating and feeding issues.

  • Type 2 Diabetes diet management.

  • Nutrition plans for both adults and children with chronic conditions and disabilities.

  • Underweight and weight management for children and adults.

  • Malnutrition in adults and children.

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