Helen is one of a few New Zealand registered dietitians who practice privately. She is also one of the few dieticians who acknowledges, understands and practices trauma-informed care.
Helen has developed a whole-person approach to dietetics, which evolved into a whanau-centred approach.
The impact of trauma around food (being 'forced' to eat vegetables as a child for example) can impact a person's food choices into adulthood.
Other non-food related trauma - can also impact a person's eating behaviours - especially if the person chooses food as a form of 'self-soothing'.
Listen to Helen's story and approach to her work.
You can find Helen here:
https://dietconsulting.nz/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/helen-gibbs-dietitian?originalSubdomain=nz
