ELLY GRENFELL, FOUNDER

Elly Grenfell is a fully qualified clinical nutritionist who practices on the New South Wales mid-north coast, in the Bellinger Valley. Elly specialises in gut health, autoimmune conditions, MCAS, multiple sclerosis, and the connection between the gut and the brain in both adults and children with ASD.

The root-cause approach to health

Elly's approach is built on one core belief — that every body has the intelligence to heal when given the right support. Rather than managing symptoms in isolation, she works to understand the full picture of your health: your gut microbiome, your immune system, your stress response, your history and your goals.

Using functional gut microbiome testing and personalised pathology, Elly can identify imbalances that standard testing often misses — giving you a clear, evidence-based roadmap to recovery rather than a generic protocol.

She is particularly experienced in supporting clients navigating:

• IBS, IBD, SIBO and chronic digestive conditions

• Autoimmune conditions and systemic inflammation

• MCAS (Mast Cell Activation Syndrome)

• MS (Multiple Sclerosis) — nutritional and anti-inflammatory support

• Gut-brain axis dysfunction and ASD in adults and children

• Chronic fatigue, brain fog and leaky gut

• Food intolerances and elimination protocols

  "During a consultation, I'll start by asking what your goals are and what brought you to see me. We'll go through your family and medical history, current medications and supplements, stress levels, sleep patterns, energy and gut function. We'll talk about what you eat, how you eat, your preferences and your cooking ability — because a plan only works if it works for your real life."

  Qualifications & training

✓ Clinical Nutritionist — over 10 years in practice

✓ Member of ATMS (Australian Traditional Medicine Society)

✓ Specialising in gut health, autoimmune conditions, MCAS, MS and ASD

✓ Functional gut microbiome testing and personalised pathology

✓ Based in Bellingen, NSW — available in clinic and via Zoom Australia-wide

What's the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian?

Both nutritionists and dietitians work with food and health — but our approaches are quite different. Dietitians are registered with AHPRA and often work within the hospital and medical system, focusing on clinical dietary management. As a Clinical Nutritionist and member of ATMS, I take a functional, whole-body approach — looking at the underlying drivers of your symptoms rather than just managing them through diet alone.

I use functional testing, gut microbiome analysis and personalised nutrition protocols to get to the root cause of what's happening in your body. It's a complementary approach that works beautifully alongside your GP or specialist care.

What happens in the first consultation?

Your initial consultation is where we really get to know each other and your health story. I'll ask about your goals and what brought you to see me — and I'll actually listen to the whole answer, not just the headline.

We'll go through your family and medical history, current medications and supplements, stress levels, sleep patterns, energy and gut function. We'll talk about what you eat, how you eat, your preferences and your cooking ability — because a nutrition plan only works if it works for your real life.

By the end of our first session, you'll have a clear picture of what I think is driving your symptoms and a personalised plan that gives you real, actionable next steps. Most clients tell me it's the first time they've felt truly heard by a health practitioner.

Can I see you if I'm not local to Bellingen?

Absolutely — I see clients all over Australia via Zoom, and online consultations are just as thorough and personalised as in-person sessions. Many of my clients prefer telehealth, particularly those managing chronic fatigue, MCAS or autoimmune conditions where travelling can be challenging.

If you're local to Bellingen or the Mid North Coast, you're also welcome to come and see me in clinic. Either way, the care and support you receive is exactly the same.