A little about our team of experienced Dietitians…
Ingrained Nutrition has been practising for over 16 years. We serve the Wagga Wagga, Riverina and Murrumbidgee regions in NSW, Sunshine Coast Gold Coast and Greater Brisbane regions in QLD.
Founded in 2009, we now comprise seven experienced Dietitians with over 40 years combined experience and a shared commitment to helping our clients to meet their health and nutrition goals.
We value speed, integrity, quality and action. Our team is agile and eager to offer our services to as many people in need, ready to change the face of dietetics and the value a dietitian can bring to your health team.
We specialise in private practice dietetics across a range of conditions, gastrointestinal (IBS/IBD/Reflux), fussy eating, picky eaters & ARFID, weight-related management, allergies & intolerances, NDIS & disabilities and eating disorders. Our experienced Dietitians services extend to the disability sector, menu reviews, mealtime assessments and aged care consultancy. We also service medical centres in Wagga Wagga and throughout the Riverina, as well as Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.
Founded by owner and experienced Dietitian Peta Cullis in 2009
Our team is capable, experienced and ready to help with your nutrition needs. We work with individuals, couples, families, children, sports people, and in the aged care and disability sectors.
Peta Cullis
Peta is a highly experienced Dietitian and the founder of Ingrained Nutrition, a dietetics service she launched in 2009. Built from the ground up in her home-town of Wagga Wagga, later joined by more amazing dietitians, Ingrained Nutrition provides clinic, in-home and telehealth appointments across New South Wales and Queensland. Over 16 years, Peta has built her reputation for translating evidence into real-world results across NDIS and disability nutrition, aged-care menu reviews, and community dietetics. Known for her strong value-based company that fosters collaboration and partnerships with support coordinators, plan managers, care staff and families.
Peta is passionate about rural & regional health care and committed to private practice dietetics. A practical and pragmatic approach to nutrition that encompasses all facets of health and wellbeing, she leads her team to showcase the epitome of what a great dietitian should be.
Peta is an APD with Ba. HSc (Nutrition & Dietetics), Cert IV in Training & Assessment, and is a Clinical Supervisor. She brings advanced credentials in paediatrics and adolescence (Grad Cert), eating disorders (Credentialed Eating Disorders Dietitian; trained in CBT-E, DBT, GSH and CBT-AR for ARFID), bowel & bladder/continence assessment and SOS feeding therapy. Additional qualifications include ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist, and an NDIS Level 1 Support Coordinator. Peta positioned herself as an expert in her field in NDIS reports and capacity-building plans, PEG/enteral support, and aged-care menu reviews and servicing.
In addition to her clinical expertise she is a media expert, a published author and invited speaker, clinical council member and advisory advocate across the health sector, consulting to allied health teams and practices nationwide. She prides herself on bringing her years of experience working in the medical field and training Dietitians and associated medical professions to ensure she fixes her clients’ symptoms and nutritional challenges, whilst collaborating with the wider medical community. Thinking outside the box and looking at the bigger picture, she is able to collaborate and advise her clients towards long lasting health and well-being.
In her spare time Peta loves playing with her four miniature goats, 12 chickens and her 9 year old life-loving foodie daughter.
Peta is available in Sunshine Coast to Wide Bay for face-to-face in-clinic and in-home appointments, and Wagga to Albury via telehealth.
Owner and Managing Director of Ingrained Nutrition
Accredited Practising Dietitian
SOS trained Paediatric Clinician.
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician.
Qualifications
- Ba. HSc (Nutrition & Dietetics)
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment
- Clinical Supervisor
- Addit. training in Bowel & Bladder Assessment
- Grad. Certificate Paediatrics and Adolescence
- Credentialed Eating Disorders Dietitian
- Lv 1 Support Coordinator
- ASCIA accredited Food Allergy and Intolerance Dietitian
- Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) trained Dietitian in feeding therapies for children
- CBT-E, DBT, GSH trained in Eating Disorders
- CBT-AR Trained Dietitian in ARFID
- ISAAK Level 1 Anthropometrist
- Sports Dietitian
- PH360 Epigenetics Health Dietitian
- Clinical ADvisory Committee Member for MPHN, 2025-present
- Advisory Committee Member for Disability Sector for Dietitians Australia, 2025-present
Caitlin Scane
Caitlin is a Wagga local and has been working as a private practice Dietitian in Wagga Wagga for over 10 years. She has been the leading force in the Ingrained Nutrition team in the last 5 years: she is an absolute asset and highly experienced Dietitian.
Caitlin brings her experience, supportive and practical approach and accumulated knowledge of nutrition, applying this to real-life situations. Cait is compassionate beyond words and is driven to learn, ensuring she has the most up to date, informed evidence base when it comes to treating her clients.
In 2022 Caitlin became a Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian. She continued to build on her skills in this space with skilled expertise in CBT, DBT & FBT approaches to disordered eating. She has a compassionate and collaborative approach to health, determined to improve the lives of all of her clients and those around them.
Her specialised areas of nutrition are eating disorders, paediatrics and autism. She completed additional studies in 2025 in Autism Studies and Responsive Feeding Therapies and is the most capable and experienced clinician in this space.
As a capable mum and Dietitian, raising two young girls, Caitlin can also empathise with the challenges of feeding children. She enjoys helping both children and parents to confidently tackle fussy eating and problem feeding. Working with families to make mealtimes easier at the same time as optimising their nutritional health and wellbeing is a priority.
Senior Accredited Practising Dietitian
Specialising in Paediatric Feeding Disorder, Eating Disorders & Autism.
Qualifications
- Ba. Hsc (Nutrition & Dietetics)
- Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian
- Clinical Supervisor
- CBT, DBT, FBT Trained Dietitian in Eating Disorders
- Responsive Feeding Therapy – Trained Clinician
- Grad. Cert in Autism Studies
- Monash Accredited FODMAP Dietitian
Tracy Phegan
Tracy was born and raised in Wagga Wagga and joined the team at Ingrained Nutrition in 2023. She completed her dietetics degree at Charles Sturt University in Wagga in 2004, and in her early career enjoyed working in the Riverina as both a community Dietitian and in private practice.
She took a break from dietetics to raise her two beautiful children, but always being drawn to the profession, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Human Nutrition in 2019 and returned back to practice in 2023.
Tracy has a supportive and holistic approach, and this lends itself to supporting people through managing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and in weight-and body-composition management. She specialises in complex weight management and menopause.
As a mother, Tracy understands the challenges many families face to prepare nutritious, no-fuss meals with limited time. She enjoys this rewarding aspect of working with individuals and families to assist them with making realistic changes that can be maintained long term.
Tracy enjoys a morning walk to start her day, a nice glass of red, and spending time with her family and friends.
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Specialising in Weight Loss, Body composition management, Menopause & Chronic disease.
Qualifications
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Ba. Hsc (Nutrition & Dietetics)
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Grad. Certificate in Human Nutrition
- Addit. Training in Weight Management & Menopause
Sally Barlow
Sally joined the Ingrained Nutrition team in 2025, moving from Melbourne after completing a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and a Master of Dietetics.
Known for her strong communication and leadership skills, Sally has received Queens Scout Award. She brings an enthusiastic, holistic, person-centred approach to her work. In addition to years as a swim coach, a Scout Leader and team facilitator, this filters into dietetics. She is committed to empowering all individuals, from any circumstance to achieve their goals.
Sally has a special interest in chronic disease management, texture-modified diets, and supporting clients with autism and disability. With a strong clinical focus, she is passionate about community engagement and providing evidence-based nutrition care to the Wagga region.
In her spare time Sally loves the outdoors, is an avid orienteerer, thriving on the mental and phsyical challenge. She is excited to provide support to the Wagga locals.
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Specialising in Chronic Disease Management, Aged Care and Nutrition for people with eating/swallowing difficulties.
Qualifications
- Master of Dietetics
- Ba. Science (Human Nutrition)
- National Leadership Graduate (You+Lead)
Daneka Robinson
Daneka is the newest member of the Ingrained Nutrition team and brings a calm, thoughtful presence to her work. She cares deeply about creating a space where people feel genuinely listened to and supported, especially if their relationship with food or their body has felt complicated or frustrating in the past. Her goal is to help clients step away from guilt and rigid rules and build confidence, trust and clarity around eating.
Daneka holds a Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) and combines strong clinical knowledge with practical, realistic strategies that fit into everyday life. She supports clients across a range of areas including diabetes, high cholesterol and general healthy eating, always tailoring her approach to the individual sitting in front of her. Living with anaphylaxis to multiple foods has played a significant role in shaping her path into dietetics. Navigating food allergies personally has given her a deeper understanding of the challenges, anxiety and planning that can come with eating, and it continues to influence the empathy and care she brings to her practice.
Having grown up dancing, movement has always been part of Daneka’s life. It shaped her appreciation for discipline, body awareness and balance, which continue to influence her approach today. Outside of work, you will likely find her enjoying Pilates, experimenting in the kitchen or indulging her love of fashion.
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Qualifications
- Ba. Dietetics (Honours)
Our administrative team
Ingrained Nutrition’s Dietitians are supported by our admin team who make it possible for us to deliver high quality results.
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Courtney Lippiatt
Courtney is the friendly face behind the scenes at Ingrained Nutrition, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. With an extensive background in administration, she excels at managing the day-to-day operations. She’s there for everything from to booking appointments to coordinating schedules.
Outside of the office, Courtney is equally committed to maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. She’s passionate about fitness and can often be found at the gym or out for long walks with her beloved puppy. Courtney believes in the importance of staying active, not only for physical health but for mental well-being as well, and she brings that same energy and focus to her work.
With a love for helping others and a keen eye for detail, Courtney is known for her strong organizational skills and her talent for streamlining processes to make sure clients receive the best possible care. This makes her an essential part of our Ingrained Nutrition team.
Admin Coordinator & Customer Support – Head Office
Qualifications
- Enrolled in Cert III Allied Health Assistance (Dietetics)
Abbey Ferguson
Abbey joined the Ingrained Nutrition team in 2024 as an Administration Assistant and has since been promoted to the role of Executive Assistant to Director, Peta Cullis. With a strong background in administration, organisation, problem-solving, and numbers, Abbey has become an invaluable asset to the team.
In her role, Abbey plays a key part in supporting the business, liaising with clinics where dietitian appointments are provided, and assisting Peta to ensure that all compliance requirements are met. Abbey’s attention to detail and organisational skills are essential in keeping operations running smoothly.
Working remotely from Albury, NSW, Abbey brings a proactive and efficient approach to her work, contributing to the overall success of Ingrained Nutrition.
Executive Assistant to Director
Tyrelle Gow
Tyrelle is a valued member of the Ingrained Nutrition team, working as our NDIS Coordinator and Feeding Therapy Assistant. With a strong background in customer service and administration, she plays a key role in supporting both our clients and clinicians. As our NDIS coordinator she is the first point of contact for our clients funded with NDIS plans ensuring they feel heard, supported and given clear instructions to ensure our clients are seamlessly onboarded with our dietitian team. She is also a key support to our Feeding Therapy, assisting the dietitians in maintaining food safety and setting up a streamlined experience for all.
Known for her warm nature and practical approach, Tyrelle brings strong organisation skills, compassion and energy to everything she does. Her commitment to supporting families and delivering high-quality care makes her an integral part of the Ingrained Nutrition team.
Outside of work, Tyrelle loves staying active and can often be found at the gym or heading out for runs with her children. As a busy mum of two (plus two dogs keeping her on her toes), she understands firsthand the importance of balance, routine and looking after both physical and mental wellbeing.
NDIS Coordinator and Feeding Therapy Assistant
Charlotte Nicholls
Charlotte is a Riverina local who grew up in Gundagai and moved back to Wagga Wagga in 2020. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Food and Nutrition at La Trobe University and is working towards a Master of Dietetics, with the goal of becoming an Accredited Practising Dietitian.
Charlotte’s interest in food and nutrition was sparked when her twins were born, as she began learning how to best meet their nutritional needs. This experience inspired her to pursue formal study and training in nutrition, and she has been working towards her goal of becoming a dietitian ever since.
She is passionate about providing compassionate, evidence-based support to people navigating nutrition-related health conditions, as well as those who want to better understand their health through nutrition. She loves to cook and experiment with food, and is very interested in the science behind food and health. Her goal is to use this knowledge to empower and support others in making sustainable, positive changes to their wellbeing as a part of the Ingrained Nutrition team.
Nutrition Student and Casual Admin
Qualifications
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Completing Ba. Food & Nutrition
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Enrolled in Cert III Allied Health Assistance
Our team of experienced Dietitians will work with you
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