Meet
Jo-anne Nicholls
APD — Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics
Jo-anne Nicholls is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 15 years of experience. She is dedicated to assisting individuals in making sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance their health and well-being, with a particular expertise in autoimmune conditions, bariatric nutrition and weight management.
About Jo-anne Nicholls
Jo-anne Nicholls is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with over 15 years of experience. Jo-anne is dedicated to assisting individuals in making sustainable lifestyle changes that enhance their health and well-being.
Her expertise encompasses a range of autoimmune disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, thyroid diseases, and rheumatoid arthritis. Jo-anne’s personal journey with inflammatory arthritis, diagnosed after the birth of her first son, has deepened her understanding of the significant role nutrition plays in managing health conditions.
Jo-anne earned her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics from Griffith University in 2009. Her professional background includes more than 12 years in hospital settings, where she addressed various health conditions such as diabetes (type 1 and type 2), inflammatory bowel disease, Parkinson’s disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), malnutrition, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and other neurodegenerative diseases.
Jo-anne is committed to empowering patients with the nutritional knowledge and tools necessary for improved, sustainable well-being. She adopts a compassionate, holistic approach, tailoring her guidance to each individual’s unique health journey.
Internationally, Jo-anne collaborated with the British Columbia Cancer Agency in Vancouver, focusing extensively on head and neck cancers. She also has experience in community health, working on childhood obesity prevention and management, geriatric nutrition, and mental health.
Individualised Dietary Assessment and Advice
Jo-anne Nicholls is an experienced dietitian at MedSurg Weight Loss, bringing over 15 years of clinical expertise to her role. She is passionate about supporting patients with practical, evidence-based dietary guidance tailored to their unique needs. Jo-anne has a particular interest in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including coeliac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, type 1 diabetes, and rheumatoid arthritis.
With a strong background in both hospital and community settings, Jo-anne provides comprehensive care across a wide range of conditions such as metabolic disease, digestive disorders, and chronic illness. Her approach is shaped not only by her professional experience but also by her personal health journey, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges many patients face.
Jo-anne is known for her warm, empathetic style and her commitment to creating realistic, sustainable plans. She believes that effective nutrition support is never one-size-fits-all, and she takes the time to understand each patient’s goals, preferences, and lifestyle.
Jo-anne provides support to patients at every stage of their weight management journey — whether they are seeking dietary intervention alone, using weight loss medications, or preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery.
Areas of Expertise
- Weight management and metabolic health
- Bariatric surgery nutrition — pre and post-operative
- GLP-1 receptor agonist medications and nutritional support
- Type 2 diabetes
- Binge eating disorder and disordered eating patterns
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Behaviour change and building sustainable eating habits
- Childhood obesity prevention and management
- Head and neck cancer nutrition
Book with Jo-anne
Available in-person at our Brisbane clinic and via Telehealth. No referral needed.
Or call us: (07) 3373 0265
At a Glance
Role
Accredited Practising Dietitian
Special Interests
Weight management, autoimmune conditions, bariatric nutrition
Qualifications
Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics, APD
Referral
No referral required
Ready to book with Jo-anne?
No referral needed. Appointments available at our Brisbane clinic and via Telehealth.