Look beyond the symptoms.
Registered Dietitian support for your gut health, hormone balance and food sensitivities- online, across New Zealand.
Ongoing bloating, gut discomfort, or hormonal shifts can be deeply disruptive, but support is available. By taking an individualised approach to your well-being, I will work alongside you to understand your specific needs and provide nutrition advice tailored to your lifestyle.
Dietitian & Nutrition Services
Gut symptoms rarely stem from a single cause. The complex connection between your gut, brain, hormones, and microbiome can often feel overwhelming. When you are managing food sensitivities, allergies, bloating, and chronic discomfort, it can be incredibly difficult to isolate and improve your symptoms on your own.
That is where I come in. I specialise in evidence-based medical nutrition therapy for conditions including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), food sensitivities, allergies, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency (PEI), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) and nutrition in peri- and postmenopasue.
With two decades of experience working across public and private hospitals, I look past generic labels to uncover the root cause of your symptoms. I will suggest targeted blood tests if necessary, and can prescribe nutrition supplements if required. Together we design a plan that fits your life, and discover the foods you can eat and truly enjoy!
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Comprehensive support for conditions that affect your digestive health and wellbeing. Together, we will address the root causes of your discomfort to improve gut function and optimize your nutrition intake.
Irritable bowel syndrome
Chronic constipation or diarrhoea
Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency
Coeliac Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Reflux
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Targeted nutrition support for the pivotal stages of life when hormonal transitions impact your gut health, energy levels, and physical function. Together, we will optimise your dietary foundations to manage your symptoms and restore balance.
Fertility and preparing for pregnancy
Endometriosis
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome/ Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome
Perimenopause
Postmenopause
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Specialised nutrition support for allergies and sensitivities, helping you enjoy a diverse, nourishing diet, while eliminating allergens and symptom triggers.
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
Disaccharidase deficiencies (lactose, sucrose, maltose, isomaltose)
FODMAP sensitivities (Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides and Polyols)
Food allergies (Cow's milk protein (dairy), egg, nuts (peanuts and treenuts), soy and wheat)
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Nutrition support for targeted weight loss, so you can reach your health goals and maintain them.
Weight Loss
GLP-1 support
High cholesterol levels
What my clients say:
"Paulina always takes the time to understand my situation, and we work out the plan together."
"I valued Paulina's thorough approach and how she looked at the whole picture during my appointments. "
About Paulina.
Hi, I am Paulina Grant. I am a Registered Dietitian in New Zealand and Sweden.
I have worked as a Dietitian since 2007 across public and private hospitals in Sweden, Australia and New Zealand. In that time, I've seen how often gut, hormone, allergy and sensitivity symptoms are not thoroughly considered, or met with a one-size-fits-all diet approach, and how much changes when someone takes the time to look closer.
I hold a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Uppsala University in Sweden, as well as a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Public Health from Griffith University in Australia. I'm a registered Dietitian with the Dietitians Board of New Zealand and Social Styrelsen in Sweden. I hold a Dietitian Prescriber Endorsement in New Zealand. My scientific research in malnutrition screening has been published and referenced in scientific journals and I'm RAVES™ Eating Model trained.
The focus of my nutrition care is balanced wellbeing. I don't believe in extreme diets or unnecessary restrictions. Instead we will look at what is happening in your body and work with diet changes that fit your lifestyle, to help you reach your health goals.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Uppsala University, Sweden
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Griffith University, Australia
Master of Public Health, Griffith University, Australia
Registered Dietitian, New Zealand
Registered Dietitian, Sweden
How It Works
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Get in touch
Send me a message through the contact form below and I'll get back to you to arrange a time. Once your consult is booked, I'll send you a secure video link and an intake form, so I can learn a little about you before we meet.
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Initial consult
In a 60 minute video consult, I'll take the time to understand your health history, symptoms, eating habits and goals. We'll talk through what might be driving your symptoms, and start working out your next steps together.
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Your summary
After your consult, I'll email you a summary of my recommendations, along with any helpful reference material. If you'd like, I can also send a summary to your GP or specialist, so everyone involved in your care is on the same page.
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Review
In a 30 minute follow-up, we'll review your progress and symptoms, and adjust your plan as needed. I'll email you a summary of any updates, along with new reference material, and can share these with your GP or specialist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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An initial standard consult cost $225 (60 minutes). If you have a complex history and/ or require an elimination diet, your initial consultation cost $290 (90 minutes).
A review consult cost $115 (30 minutes).
If you do not know what you need just email or ring me, and I am happy to guide you.
All prices are in NZD and include GST.
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When you book, I'll email you a client agreement and an invoice, payable by bank transfer at the time of consult.
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Please give me at least 24 hours' notice. Cancellations with less notice incur a $50 fee.
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Everyone is different. Some clients only need one consult, while those with more complex health concerns usually need more. If you'd like to talk through your situation first, get in touch and we can talk about your needs.
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In New Zealand, "dietitian" is a protected title. I hold recognised qualifications, am registered with the Dietitians Board and I meet ongoing professional standards. As a dietitian I can provide medical nutrition therapy which is specialised clinical nutrition care. As an endorsed dietitian prescriber I can prescribe certain nutrition related products via Pharmac, if required.
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No, I am happy for you to self-refer to my service. If you have a referral from your GP or Specialist however, that is helpful. You can email it through to info@essentialdietetics.co.nz
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Absolutely, your GP or specialist can refer you. And with your permission, I'm happy to share updates and work alongside your GP or specialist, so your care is holistic.
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It helps to have any recent test results, a list of medications and supplements you take, and a few notes on your symptoms and what you've already tried. You can email information to me before your consult. Please send your information to info@essentialdietetics.co.nz
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Yes, all my consults are online so you can see me from anywhere in New Zealand.
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I will share the summarised recommendations from your appointment with you as well as any relevant handouts. These may be from other organisations or from Essential Dietetics.
I do not provide meal plans. Instead I will work with what you normally eat, suggest food swaps and simple diet changes.
Easy, not overwhelming and sustainable!
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Yes, hormonal changes during perimenopause and postmenopause can affect digestion, bloating, weight, energy and more. I'll look at how your diet, gut health and hormones are interacting, and create a plan to support you through this stage.
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Yes. Many men live with IBS and gut issues for years without seeking help. If that sounds familiar, I'd be glad to help.
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Yes. I see teenagers 16+. However only with parental or guardian consent. See our Terms and conditions.
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If you have had blood tests and investigations completed with your GP or specialist then sharing them with me can be helpful for your appointment.
If you have a GP or specialist involved in your care, and want me to liaise with them about further suggested testing, I will do so in my report to them.
If you wish to have targeted nutrition bloods tested privately, these are available for you to order from Awanui labs, BODYiQ. I am happy to discuss, and guide you on, which ones would be of use for you to order during your appointment.
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Contact your private health provider to clarify your cover before your appointment. I am a registered Dietitian in New Zealand. If your private health fund provides dietitian rebate for your plan, you will be able to claim back on the invoice I send you when you pay for your appointment.