Meet Karly Rugolo – A Glow Group Body Inclusive Dietitian
Welcome, we are so glad you are here.
Healthcare can be an overwhelming space, particularly when trying to find the right clinician to fit your needs.
By way of introducing Glow Group and our philosophies, we thought it may be helpful to share a little more ourselves, our lives and the reason we feel such a strong connection to the work we do each and every day.
Thank you for being here.
Karly’s Story
When I graduated from university with a degree in dietetics, I was passionate and idealistic about helping people achieve health through traditional dietary advice and approaches. However, my personal battle with an eating disorder and poor body image forced me to question the impact and limitations of these traditional approaches. In my early career, I discovered the non-diet philosophy and intuitive eating, which challenged my beliefs but also provided a path to healing. Through embracing these principles myself, I healed my relationship with food and my body, finding freedom from years of weighing, restriction and food rules. I have never looked back.
This journey has transformed the way that I practice as a dietitian. I am passionate about utilising non-diet, weight neutral approaches in supporting clients on their own journey of healing their relationship with food, health and their body. I understand it is an incredibly difficult journey to be on and no one should have to do it alone.
Keys to Me
So, here’s just a little about me, my life, and how I like to practise.
- I prioritise building meaningful connection with my clients and allow a space for them to share their own unique stories and experiences
- As a lived experience professional, I combine my training with empathy and a deep understanding of the challenges my clients face
- I strive to provide care that is weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming. My approach is aligned with the principles of Health at Every Size, focusing on respecting and accepting all body sizes
- I am passionate about supporting clients to heal their relationship with food and body, whatever that might look like to them
Loves
- Travelling (especially to places with pretty nature and views!)
- Shopping (even if it is to have a browse)
- Freshly baked bakery items (especially bread!)
- Afternoon walks with a podcast or audiobook (especially if its sunset hour)
- Being cozy with a book (or TikTok)
Hates
- Diet culture and how difficult it is to escape
- Weight stigma
- Our inequitable health care system
- Celery and Bread that has been toasted for too long
My Clinical Passion Areas
Supporting individuals with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating or Chronic Dieters to find peace (or neutrality) with food.
Including support for:
- / Bulimia Nervosa
- / Binge Eating Disorder
- / Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
- / Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders
- / Disordered Eating
- / Body Image concerns
- / “Emotional eating”
- / “Over eating”
- / Chronic dieting
- / Food anxiety
- / Sensory differences impacting eating
- / Related gut health concerns
- /PCOS and it’s intersection with eating disorders, disordered eating and body image
Neurodiversity Affirming Nutrition Care
- / Neurodivergence and its intersection with eating disorders
- / Nutrition in the context of executive functioning
- / Tailoring nutrition care to accommodate the unique needs, preferences, and sensory experiences of neurodivergent individuals.
Nutrition for Digestive Concerns and Gut Health
- /Exploring the links between gut health & mental health (the gut-brain axis)
- /Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- /Digestive symptoms such as constipation, diarrhoea, bloating and wind
- /Inflammatory bowel disease
Nutrition Support for those Navigating Complex Mental Health and Trauma
Including but not limited to:
- Nutrition in the context of C-PTSD
- Nutrition in the context of depression and anxiety
Training and Credentials
Qualifications
- / Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (2015)
Credentials
- / Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- / Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC)
- / NDIS Registered Dietitian
Post-graduate training
- / Motivational Interviewing – Tara McGregor
- / The Non-Diet Approach for Dietitians – Fiona Willer & Fiona Sutherland
- / Nutrition Counselling For Eating Disorders – Marci Evans
- / Eating Disorder Training for Dietitians (Fiona Sutherland and Shane Jeffrey)
- / RAVES Eating Model – Shane Jeffrey
- / Trauma Informed Dietetic Care – Fiona Sutherland and Tracy Brown
- / Inclusive Dietetic Care for the Trans and Gender Diverse Community – Ari Spanos and Majella Jones
- / Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Monash University
How do I like to practise?
As a dietitian, I practice with gentleness, compassion, and empathy, creating a supportive and nurturing environment for my clients. I prioritise being a good listener, allowing space for clients to share their stories and experiences without judgment, while centring my approach on building meaningful connections and understanding each individual’s unique journey. I guide clients with a gentle, respectful manner, honouring their pace and preferences, and providing care that meets their personal needs and values.
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