Practitioners

Pennie Taylor BHlthSc, MNutDiet APD
Senior Consultant Dietitian

Pennie Taylor, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, has been practising in the area of Bariatric Nutrition for the past 4 years, specialising in the management of both pre-operative and post-operative bariatric surgical patient care. She is passionate about providing both easy to access and affordable nutritional advice to patients. Pennie provides unique bariatric patient group services as well as one-to-one sessions, and is the primary consulting dietitian to the North Eastern Community Hospital. She has had over 10 years of experience in the fields of health and fitness, and is experienced in weight management, diabetes, cardiac health and gastrointestinal disorders.

In addition to her Private Practice, Pennie is also employed as a Clinical Research Dietitian with the CSIRO Department of Human Nutrition, Adelaide, where she is involved in Clinical Research Trials involving development and delivery of dietary interventions, manuscript preparation, data analysis and report writing for evidence-based literature. With these skills Pennie aims to bring science to the community.

Danielle Klose BND (Hons) APD
Consultant Dietitian

Danielle graduated from Flinders University as a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours. She continues her active involvement with the DAA both as a member and as a helper in coordinating state-based events, particularly the S.A. Bariatric Road Show.

Danielle’s passion with health is now being realised through her involvement in nutritional research with CSIRO. She has a strong interest in supporting individuals towards improved health and happiness as they embark on their personal weight loss journey. Danielle strives to provide optimal nutritional care for each and every patient in a professional, approachable and friendly manner. She particularly enjoys the interaction of one-to-one consultations, yet also finds group sessions dynamic and rewarding to facilitate.

Cathy Whiteley BHlthSC, DipNg, MNutDiet APD
Consultant Dietitian

Cathy graduated from Flinders University as a Bachelor of Health Science (2006) and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics (2009). Cathy brings with her a broad range of skills that have been gained through her nutrition education and nursing background of over 15 years with the Flinders Medical Centre. These skills encompass specialty areas such as diabetes, heart disease and renal dialysis nutrition.
Cathy is passionate about all aspects of health and enjoys individual nutrition counselling and group education in the community. She has a special interest in weight management, diabetes and prevention, and strongly believes in an individual approach to the complex reasons for weight gain. Cathy enjoys motivating individuals to achieve a healthy weight and optimal wellness.