About Embody Nutrition
Sports Dietitian in Wollongong

At Embody Nutrition, we take the guesswork out of fuelling your body.
Led by experienced sports dietitians, we support athletes of all levels, from weekend warriors to elite professionals, with personalised, evidence-based nutrition advice.
Our goal is simple: to help you perform at your best, recover faster and maintain your health for the long term.

Meet Our Dietitians

Nicola Jaffrey – Founder

Nicola is an Advanced Sports Dietitian and the founder of Embody Nutrition Consulting. Since establishing Embody in 2013, she has spent more than a decade helping clients define and achieve their health goals and perform at their absolute best.
With extensive experience in professional sports nutrition, Nicola has a unique understanding of how to apply elite-level nutrition principles to help clients reach peak performance, whether in sport, professional careers or daily life.
A Wollongong local, Nicola grew up immersed in rugby league and dance. She is married to an exercise physiologist, and together they are raising three young boys who share their parents’ love of sport. Naturally, her life is filled with all things health, fitness and wellbeing, though she lives by the principle of all good things in moderation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science (Nutrition and Population Health), University of Wollongong
Masters of Science (Nutrition and Dietetics), University of Wollongong
Advanced Sports Dietitian, Sports Dietitians Australia
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dietitians Australia
Level 1 Anthropometrist, International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)
Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, ANZAED

Specialist Areas:

Team sport consultation
Club and corporate presentations and programs
Strength and power athletes
Body composition manipulation
Disordered eating and eating disorders in athletes

Ashleigh Walter

Ash is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian. Growing up in the Illawarra, she developed a passion for understanding how to fuel and nourish her body from a young age. She is committed to supporting the local community by empowering clients with the knowledge and skills to improve their health through food. Ash has a particular interest in women’s health and helping young females thrive in sport.

Outside of work, Ash has always been active. She played soccer competitively for over 10 years at her local club and has also tried volleyball, oz-tag and long-distance running. These days she enjoys gym training and social soccer. A passionate home cook, Ash loves baking, experimenting with new recipes and cuisines, and creating plant-based meals after many years of eating a vegetarian diet.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Nutrition Science, University of Wollongong
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Wollongong
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Level 1 Anthropometrist, International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry (ISAK)
Sports Nutrition Course, Sports Dietitians Australia

Interest Areas:

Sports nutrition
Sustainable weight loss
General healthy eating
Women’s health
Vegetarian and vegan diets

Our Approach to Sports Nutrition

When it comes to nutrition, especially elite sports nutrition, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The right strategy depends on the individual’s sport, goals, lifestyle and preferences.

At Embody Nutrition, our approach is built on:

Individualisation – Every client gets a plan tailored to their unique needs
Empathy first – We take the time to understand you before giving advice
Evidence-based guidance – Everything we recommend is grounded in the latest research
Practical application – Strategies you can fit into your training, work and life

We aim to enhance your performance and wellbeing while making nutrition something that works with your life, not against it.