When your body changes,
food shouldn’t feel confusing.
Perth Dietitian for Fertility, Pregnancy, GLP-1 & Midlife Nutrition
Clear, evidence-based support designed for real life.
PhD-trained Food Scientist | Accredited Practising Dietitian | Certified Prenatal Dietitian
Face-to-Face (Perth) | Australia-Wide (Telehealth)
Meet Dr Shy PhD APD
"Life is complicated
Food doesn't have to be."
Ways I can Help
Practical, evidence-based nutrition support for trying to conceive, IVF, PCOS, cycle health, and building strong foundations before pregnancy.
Support for nausea, supplements, vegetarian pregnancy, iron, gestational diabetes, and knowing what to eat without the overwhelm.
Kind Words
Louise, GLP-1 client
“Dr Shy explained everything clearly, made sure I understood, and helped me feel more confident that this was something I could do for life, not just another fad diet. It wasn't overwhelming at all. I only wish I had met Dr Shy earlier"
Marthe, Pregnancy Client
“She is such a warm and welcoming person and really listens. Dr Shy helped me feel better during pregnancy and gave me confidence that both my baby and I were getting the right nutrition”
Why Women Choose Dr Shy?
You’re Not Here for a Generic Brochure — I’m Not Here to Sell You One.
Be heard. Seen. Supported.
Science-grounded care shaped by your story—to uncomplicate the act of eating and restore peace of mind, without turning food into a maths problem or rigid rules.
Powered by Nourish to Add™ — we start with what to add before anything else, so change feels doable.
Meet Dr Shy, PhD APD
Founder of The Pregnancy Dietitian
Women’s health dietitian supporting fertility, pregnancy, midlife and GLP-1 care
Certified Prenatal Dietitian | Accredited Practising Dietitian | PhD in Food Science & Technology (The University of New South Wales, Sydney)
I'm a Perth-based Indian-Australian dietitian, born in Salem (Tamil Nadu, India). I moved to Australia at 21 on a PhD scholarship and have since spent two decades across Nutrition research, industry and media. That journey taught me two things: nutrition is deeply personal, and too many women — myself included — know what it feels like to be judged in all walks of life. That is why I built this practise to feel calm, practical, evidence-based, and deeply human where you’re met with kindness, not the ‘are you really eating that?’ eyebrow.
I adore sarees for their timeless drape and the way they celebrate every body. I’m also a mother of two legends, a lover of wisteria flowers, and someone who believes you deserve to feel nourished, supported, and understood.
Collaborations & Trusted Partnerships
I’m proud to work alongside trusted practitioners and organisations who share a thoughtful, evidence-based approach to women’s health.
Media & Press Highlights
Trusted for evidence-based commentary across TV, print and digital media on fertility, pregnancy, women’s health, GLP-1 and practical nutrition for real life.
25+ national TV segments
Featured across Australian and global media
Media/Brand enquiries: Interviews, expert quotes, and evidence checks contact me here.
Professional Endorsement
"Dr Shy played an integral part in our TV series Our State on a Plate. The educational aspect she brought to the show is hugely valued by our audience. Dr Shy is always welcome back to share her science-backed advice.”
Trevor Cochrane
CEO, Guru Productions
TV Executive Producer, Horticulturist & Founder of The Garden Gurus
Contact Me
No.1 Monticola Gardens, Aubin Grove Perth WA 6164
www.meetdrshy.com.au | Mobile: +61406874569
