About us

At Pulse 

We value the trust our clients place in us and do not take this trust for granted. We create and nurture positive relationships with our clients. We listen, we understand, and we do not make assumptions about our clients based on their medical condition. Our clients aren't put into a 'one size fits all' framework. We take the time to get to know them and build supports around them to make sure that their individual requirements are met.

Some of our clients have faced health challenges over a long period of time. We help them work through these challenges and fully support them on their path to better health. 

We know that our client's needs can change over time. By adapting our advice to suit these changes, we help them achieve and maintain great results over the long-term. It's important that our clients know that we are on their team. 

We give clear and straight forward nutrition advice that equips our clients with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate through the minefield of nutrition information and misinformation. 

As a result, our clients develop the confidence to make positive choices that will change their lives for the better and guide them to a healthier, happier future.

Rebecca McClure

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Rebecca enjoys working in the areas of chronic disease management, neurological disorders, weight management and gut health. She has completed training with Monash University on the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome using a low FODMAP diet. Rebecca is also a qualified Anthropometrist, having studied through the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK). This means she specialises in the interpretation of body measurements and composition.

She has a special interest in the Mediterranean diet, its role in healthy ageing and how it can be adapted to suit modern Western culture. Rebecca is currently working on her PhD, investigating ways nutrition can help maintain bone and muscle health in older people. 

Michelle Barrett

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Michelle's work with clients covers a broad range of conditions including chronic disease management, bowel disorders, respiratory conditions, healthy ageing and weight management. Additionally, Michelle has a special interest in paediatric nutrition, particularly in the areas of childhood obesity and faltering growth.

As with her colleague Rebecca, Michelle has undertaken further study through Monash University for the management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome using the low FODMAP elimination diet and FODMAP reintroduction challenges. To compliment this area of practice, Michelle also has an interest in food chemical sensitivities and food allergy management. Michelle's research is in the area of Type 2 Diabetes in older adults and the influence of diet on muscle strength. She is also a certified Anthropometrist.

Our Research

We have a commitment to excellence in dietetic practice. That doesn't mean just staying up-to-date with current research; to us, it also means being part of it.

Our research has focused on the relationship between nutrition and muscle wasting in older adults, and is now expanding to include dietary interventions to improve bone health. Our aim is to contribute to healthy ageing and improve quality of life for older people. 

Our ongoing research, in collaboration with the University of the Sunshine Coast, is published in international scientific journals.