ABOUT SHANNA
Accredited Sports Dietitian
Shanna is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian with a passion for empowering individuals to achieve their optimal health and performance goals. With over seven years of private practice experience, Shanna brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Balance Nutrition team.
Originally from Brisbane, Shanna made the move to Toowoomba in 2019 to raise her young family. Her journey into sports nutrition began with further training through Sports Dietitians Australia in 2017, where she specialized in fuelling for performance. Shanna firmly believes that nutrition is for everyone, not just elite athletes, and she strives to make healthy eating accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for all.
Prior to her career in dietetics, Shanna spent 8 years as a Personal Trainer, co-owning a personal training studio, Phoenix Physique. This experience has equipped her with a unique perspective on the importance of nutrition in achieving overall health and fitness goals.
At Toowoomba Weight Loss Surgery, Shanna is an integral part of the team, where she is dedicated to helping individuals break free from unrealistic diets and restrictive rules. She advocates for a personalized approach to nutrition, focusing on each individual's needs, lifestyle, skills, and goals.
In her spare time, Shanna enjoys staying active with her family, exploring the beautiful outdoors of Toowoomba, and experimenting with delicious and nutritious recipes in the kitchen.