Meet Our Dietitians

Meet Dr Sue Radd, Nutritionist, Author & Speaker

Dr Sue Radd is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (a credential awarded to less than 2 % of dietitians in Australia) and one of Australia’s leading nutritionists and health communicators. She is frequently sought out for comment by the media and has conducted hundreds of print, radio and TV interviews globally.

Dr Radd is Director of the Nutrition and Wellbeing Clinic in Castle Hill, and has consulted widely to the food and pharmaceutical industries in product development, communications and nutrition policy in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK. She completed her PhD at The University of Sydney on the effects of the Mediterranean diet on thinking and memory to reduce the risk of dementia. She continues her affiliation with the University as Clinical Senior Lecturer in the Discipline of Exercise and Sport Science, Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health. You can view her scientific publications on ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8285-8519.  

Recognised by her peers as an expert on plant foods and phytonutrients, Sue co-authored Eat to Live with Prof KDR Setchell, which has also been translated into the Korean and French languages. She was awarded Winner of ‘Best Nutrition Writing’ at the Vittoria Australian Food Media Awards for The Breakfast Book, a wake-up guide to the most important meal of the day. Her 2 kg cookbook, Food as Medicine: Cooking for Your Best Health, was named ‘Best Health and Nutrition Book’ and showcased at UNESCO headquarters in conjunction with the Gourmand World Summit in Paris, 2016. Her latest work, Food as Medicine: Cooking to Prevent and Treat Diabetes, won 'Best Health Professionals Book in the World' in 2025.

Dr Radd is a well-known face at major nutrition conferences globally. Her ability to translate heavy science into anyone’s language and life makes her a popular speaker across audiences. Her practical knowledge of food and cooking for today’s busy lifestyle is widely enjoyed. In 2010, She was awarded the Dietitians Association of Australia President’s Award for Innovation for her Culinary Medicine Cookshops.

Dr Radd belongs to many professional organizations such as the Nutrition Society of Australia, Dietitians Association of Australia and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in the US. She is a Fellow of Dietitians Australia and the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine. Within her action packed agenda she enjoys travelling, scenic walks and cooking for family and friends.

Meet Amanda Jenkins - Lifestyle Dietitian, Nutritionist & Chef

Amanda is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and a member of Dietitians Australia (DA). She is a caring clinician, who loves to help people achieve their health goals. She works closely with clients and their families to provide personalised interventions and programs with an emphasis on delicious and nutritious food.

Amanda comes with a variety of life experiences that she can draw on to help you better achieve your goals. Her dietetic areas of special interest include management for weight loss, diabetes, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), motor neurone disease, brain injuries, disabilities, enteral feeding and paediatrics (with sensory issues).

As a qualified chef with over 10 years involvement in the food industry, Amanda possesses vast knowledge on food and cooking techniques for a variety of cuisines. With an understanding of the Mediterranean diet and other delicious way of eating, Amanda is able to personalise meal plans and recipes to fit your health targets without compromising on flavour. Amanda loves to travel and enjoys teaching her nieces and nephew to cook, fostering their creativity in the kitchen.

Want to Join Our Team? 

If you are a dynamic nutritionist and Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and would like to work alongside Dr Sue Radd, please get in touch with our manager in 02 9899 5208.