Help Yourself – Nutrition & Dietetics offers face-to-face and telehealth dietetic services in a number of locations throughout the NSW Mid North Coast. Help Yourself – Nutrition & Dietetics was established in 1996 by Dr Kerith Duncanson and Rick Naylor, who have more than 60 years combined experience in the medical, health and fitness industries.
All of our Accredited Practising Dietitians are registered with Dietitians Australia.
Lani Black
Lani completed her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle and has a passion for sharing her knowledge and love of food. Through nutrition education, Lani supports clients in developing a healthy relationship with food to achieve their lifestyle goals. She takes a positive approach in providing practical advice about eating for good health. Lani enjoys all areas of nutrition, with particular interests surrounding intuitive eating, binge eating, prenatal nutrition, diabetes and cardiovascular health.
Lani services face-to-face clinics in Forster, Wingham and Taree on the NSW Mid North Coast.
Lauren Cosgrove
Lauren completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Class I Honours at the University of Newcastle. While Lauren loves working with a diverse range of clients, her honours research in healthcare experiences of adults with ADHD ignited a particular interest in working with neurodivergent populations.
Lauren’s academic drive fuels her passion for evidence-based practice across all aspects of nutrition and chronic disease management, including diabetes, cardiovascular health and general healthy eating. Understanding that nutrition is much more than just food, Lauren utilises a patient-centred approach to help manage practical barriers and implement sustainable lifestyle change.
Lauren services face-to-face clinics in Gloucester and Tea Gardens on the NSW Mid North Coast.