Shirley graduated from the University of Sydney with a Master of Nutrition and Dietetics and has worked in clinical dietetics since 2000. Shirley is a highly experienced clinician with 20 years of experience in Sydney and Singapore. She has worked in Liverpool Hospital, Fairfield Hospital and Singapore General Hospital, as well as in private practice. 

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Experience matters

Shirley has worked across in a wide range of health sectors, clinical areas and medical conditions at both secondary and tertiary hospitals. Having been served as the Senior Renal Dietitian at Liverpool Hospital, Shirley has experience helping clients with complex medical conditions. Over the past twenty years,  Shirley has developed dietetic knowledge and skills at an advanced practice level in a variety of areas. Her special interests are:

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 - Chronic kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes

 - Breast cancer and recovery

 - Women's health: PCOS and menopause weight concerns

 - Plant-based eating focusing disease risk reduction and health

 - Mental health: Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and anxiety disorder

 - Disability sector: Intellectual disability and Down syndrome

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Mentoring and training

In her role as a Senior Dietitian, Shirley participated in clinical training of student dietitians, junior dietitians as well as conducted nutrition training to other health professionals. Shirley was also involved in quality projects ensuring high standard dietetics service at Liverpool Hospital

 

Practical scientific advice

Shirley employs a person-centered approach, combining scientifically supported nutrition information to customize nutritional recommendations tailored to each client's lifestyle and circumstances. Her philosophy towards nutrition is grounded in sensibility, practicality, sustainability, and scientific evidence. Shirley engages her clients by presenting available research information, collaborating to develop a plan that suits their individual needs.

 

Shirley's clientele spans a diverse demographics, ranging from young adults to older adults, encompassing families and individuals with varying abilities. With experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds, she recognizes the influence of work commitments, family dynamics, lifestyle choices, and cultural factors on the adoption of nutritional advice

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Continued Education 

• Monash University Low FODMAP course

• Eating Disorder Community Training for Dietitians - the Essential from Inside Out

• Diploma of Business (Front Line Management)

• Health Coaching Course (Health Change Australia)

• Certificate in Food Safety Supervisor 

• Authored medical journal article for the Australian Diabetes Educators Association titled 'Challenges in the dietary management of people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease'.

 

On a personal level

Shirley spent her youth in Orange, Singapore and Sydney. Currently she divides her time between Sydney and Copacabana on the Central Coast with her family. She enjoys cooking and is a passionate cookbook enthusiast, often experimenting with diverse ingredients and cuisines to enrich her practice. 

 

In additional to English, Shirley speaks and writes two Chinese languages: Mandarin and  Cantonese.  

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In the Media

Shirley has been invited to comment on nutrition trend in various media outlets, including printed media , radio station and TV programme such as SBS and TVB Australia.