Melanie

Melanie Sharpe - ATUNE Health Services Dietitian
Melanie Sharpe, is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian (APD) and Accredited Nutritionist (AN) with a Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Newcastle University).

Melanie began gaining experience in her profession whilst completing her degree. She worked in a variety of local hospitals and corporate companies, including experience working with Nestle Nutrition in Sydney. Upon graduation, she started her professional career as a sole Dietitian in a community setting. More recently, she has moved to a position with ATUNE to work in the field of private practice.

Melanie is passionate about nutrition and holistic health for both the individual and community. Her personal career objective is to improve the health of individuals and communities through evidence based nutrition education to enable and empower them to make healthy changes through personalized nutrition information and change to develop healthy environments.

Melanie is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia and takes part in the continual professional development program to ensure her knowledge and practice is up to date and in line with national recommendations. Melanie has a particular interest in Diabetes care, and in addition to working with ATUNE, Melanie is undertaking post graduate studies in Diabetes Management (Curtin University) throughout 2012. Melanie hopes to complete her Masters degree in Diabetes management to achieve further qualifications as a Clinical Diabetes Educator.

Outside of work Melanie is a supporter and advocate for Compassion Australia, frequently volunteering at various events throughout Newcastle and Sydney. Melanie is passionate about improving the health of the underprivileged around the world and has been involved in nutrition education for community members in the slums of Manila. She hopes to one day take her knowledge and skills overseas to improve living conditions and health in third world countries.