ABOUT
Sascha McMeekin
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Sascha is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over a decade of experience. During her career she has gathered a wealth of knowledge, particularly in the areas of function gut disorders and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). She completed FODMAP training with Monash University and created the Master Your IBS program, a comprehensive package designed for clients with functional gut issues.
Sascha's career has included working in the research and hospital setting and has taken her across the world to leading the functional gut disorder outpatient clinics at London Bridge Hospital to being the Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Dietitian at St John of God Subiaco Hospital in Perth, Australia. Currently, alongside helping her clients, she is working with the Noisy Guts research team at the University of Western Australia, which aims to develop a non-invasive diagnostic tool for gut disorders.
Sascha has equipped herself with the skills to deliver the latest, research-based dietary advice for the effective management of many conditions. She continues to extend her knowledge and skills in regular professional development and is an active member of Dietitians Australia.
Sascha has a caring and supportive approach backed by her extensive knowledge of nutrition. She is passionate about supporting her clients to get the best results possible. Find out how Sascha can help you today by clicking the button below.
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics) (Hons)
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British Dietetic Association Event—Behaviour Change Communication Skills
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Nerva for IBS Clinicians' Course
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Heart Foundation Training in Motivational Interviewing
Publications
Jansen, E., McMeekin, S., Mallan, K., Nicholson, J., & Daniels, L. (2012). Relationship between Infant Temperament and Feeding Practices: A Cross-Sectional Study of Mother-Infant Dyads in the NOURISH Randomised Controlled Trial. Paper presented at the International Society for Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity (ISBNPA) 2012 Annual Conference, Austin, Texas.
Memberships
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DA Gastrointestinal Interest Group DA Western Australia Engagement and Development Committee
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Dietitian Crohn’s Colitis Australia Network
Invited Speaker
McMeekin, S. “Nutrition in Oncology Update: Talking about the ‘C’ word at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre 27th June 2019”. Event hosted by Abbott Nutrition at St John of God Subiaco Hospital 2019, Perth.
McMeekin, S. Nutritional intake, self-feeding ability and patient satisfaction in inpatients with dementia, using a finger foods menu. Oral presentation, St John of God Subiaco Hospital Research Week 2019, Perth.