Meet Stephanie Bennett
Steph is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and member of Dietitians Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She spent time working in Private Practice in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, before moving back to her hometown of Toowoomba to work at The Queensland Centre for Digestive Medicine in early 2021.
Steph enjoys working with a range of clients, although has a particular interest in the following conditionings:
- Gastrointestinal and digestive concerns, including gastroparesis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, other functional gut issues, IBD (Crohn’s Disease / Ulcerative Colitis), Coeliac Disease, Liver disease
- Malabsorption Disorders (e.g. Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency)
- Nutrition in oncology / cancer
- Enteral feeding including nasogastric and PEG feeding
- Malnutrition support
- Food intolerance and allergy
- Disordered eating and eating disorders (Steph is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician)
Steph is committed to on-going learning and is always updating her knowledge through on-going training and research. She believes nutrition is not a ‘one size fits all’ approach and ensures that all advice is tailored to each individuals circumstances. She has an appreciation of good food and values a holistic approach to nutrition care, which includes the environmental, mental, social, physiological, and emotional aspects of food and nutrition.
Steph currently works full-time, Monday to Thursday and every 2nd Friday.
Facts about Steph
She spent 10 years prior and during her studies working on a sunflower farm.
She is not a fussy eater but thinks coriander tastes like soap.
She loves trying new things, whether that’s a new restaurant, travel destination or netflix show
Meet Matisse Tisdell
Matisse is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and member of Dietitians Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons) at the Queensland University of Technology. Matisse has worked in private practice in Toowoomba and its rural surrounds before beginning work at The Queensland Centre for Digestive Medicine in late 2025.
Matisse enjoys working with a variety of clients and conditions and has broad interests. At present, she enjoys working with:
- Malnutrition and enteral nutrition support
- Gastrointestinal diseases and conditions
- Chronic disease management
- Food intolerances, allergies and selective eating
Matisse enjoys a grounded, realistic approach to practice that is tailored to the client in front of her. She regularly commits to ongoing professional development to better service her client base and ensures she is up to date with the latest research and recommendations. Matisse values holistic management and support and recognizes food, nutrition and health looks different for everyone.
Matisse currently works Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays
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