I’m An Accredited Practising Dietitian and Lived Experience Advocate.
I strive to consider the complexities of each persons’ experience within my practice, and do not subscribe to one specific treatment approach - instead drawing from a combination of many different areas including:
The Fat Liberation movement
Trans-affirming and Neurodiversity-affirming practice
Intuitive Eating principles
The Non-Diet Approach
Mindfulness practices
My own lived experience, and the lived experience of the clients I have the privilege of working with
I work with a strong focus on collaboration and holding space for people to be heard. I recognise that there is no one-size-fits-all approach, and instead focus on providing a non-judgemental space to work towards meaningful change.
As a person, I value authenticity, compassion, humour, creativity and justice, and these inform how I show up in my work. Outside of work, I enjoy crafts, live music, video games, spending time in the dog park and connecting with community.
Hi! I’m Ari Spanos. (they/she)
(formerly known as Maria)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Dietitians Australia (DA) – Accredited Practising Dietitian
Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) Member
ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician
Australian Professional Association for Trans Health (AusPATH) Member