Hi, I’m Ash.

An Experienced Paediatric Dietitian…

Ashleigh Mitchell is a specialist paediatric dietitian for infants, children & adolescents. She has spent the last 14 years' primarily at The Children’s Hospital Westmead and The Sydney Children’s Hospital.

As a senior paediatric dietitian, she has a broad range of skills from building confidence introducing solids & fussy eating to complex specialised diets.

As a mum of two children…

She understands the challenges of balancing busy family life, getting food on the table & meeting the ever-changing needs of kids. She knows what it is like to spend time making a meal, just for it to be called ‘yuck’ & how to respond to this. She is passionate about listening to clients & translating complex nutrition into practical strategies that meet a child and family’s needs.

As an athlete…

Ash has performed at representative level for both gymnastics and touch football. She was a gymnastics coach in her youth, understanding the commitment it takes as a child athlete and as an adult returning to representative touch football after having two kids.

Her experience as a mum, paediatric dietitian and passion for sport has shaped her into an understanding professional who is here for children, their families and athletes of all ages.

Accreditations and Courses

- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) & Accredited Nutritionist (AN)

-RDs for Neurodiversity course: Inclusive Approaches to Supporting Neurodivergent Children with Feeding Challenges. “Picky”, Selective, ARFID? Assessment and Treatment of Paediatric Feeding Difficulties in Neurodivergent Children

- Co-author of the NSW Health Office of Kids and Families, Feeding Difficulties in Children: A Guide for Allied Health Professionals, Sydney 2016

- Feeding Therapy Australia: Responsive Feeding House Model: A family centred approach to paediatric feeding assessment and therapy

- Royal Children’s Hospital Certificate of Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics

- SENSE-ational mealtimes resourced

- Motivational interviewing course

- Published author and lecturer (see below for organisations)

Publications

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Lectures

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