Aloysa Hourigan

Eating Disorder & Gut Health Specialist

Professional Credentials

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling (QUT)
  • Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
  • Maudsley Model of Treatment Certified
  • Member of Dietitians Australia

Areas of Expertise

  • Eating Disorders (children, adolescents, and adults)
  • Complex Gut Disorders (Coeliac disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease )
  • Food intolerances
  • Health Coaching
  • Mental Health and Nutrition

About Aloysa With over 30 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy, Aloysa combines her extensive dietetic knowledge with counselling expertise to provide comprehensive care for complex nutritional needs. As a Medicare-registered dietitian at My Nutrition Clinic, she specialises in eating disorders and gut health, offering evidence-based strategies that acknowledge both the physical and emotional aspects of nutrition.

Approach to Care Aloysa’s unique combination of dietetic and counselling qualifications enables her to provide:

  • Compassionate, holistic nutrition support
  • Practical, sustainable dietary recommendations
  • Personalised health coaching
  • Evidence-based treatment strategies
  • Long-term recovery focus

Specialised Services

  • Comprehensive eating disorder recovery and ongoing care
  • Expert management of coeliac disease and inflammatory bowel conditions
  • Food intolerance testing, identification, and personalized meal planning
  • Upper digestive health support (including reflux and Barrett’s Oesophagus)
  • Lower digestive health care (including diverticular disease and bowel disorders)
  • Specialised nutrition for liver conditions and pancreatic health
  • Management of chronic digestive symptoms

Consultation Options

  • In-clinic appointments (Gold Coast)
  • Telehealth consultations Australia-wide
  • Medicare Chronic Disease Care Plans accepted for rebates
  • DVA registered provider
  • NDIS support (Agency, plan & self-managed)

Fees & Availability

  • Initial Consultation: $170
  • Follow-up Appointments: $85
  • Medicare rebates available for eligible clients
  • No gap for DVA card holders

Book with Aloysa Contact our friendly team to schedule your appointment:

  • Gold Coast: 07 5533 8866 
  • Telehealth available Australia-wide
  • Wait times are typically 1-4 weeks
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Nutrition insights from our Team

Our dietitians don’t just provide personalised care – they share their expertise through practical nutrition advice and evidence-based insights. Explore some of our latest articles below, or visit our blog for more healthy living tips from the My Nutrition Clinic team

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