Personalised Nutrition Support on the Sunshine Coast
What if the food you eat could become your most powerful tool for feeling vibrant, balanced and truly well? Working with a nutritionist who understands your unique body, lifestyle and health goals can transform the way you nourish yourself.
We're delighted to welcome Ava Payze to the Pomona Holistic Health team. Ava brings a beautiful blend of evidence-based nutrition science and intuitive, holistic care to support you on your wellness journey
Meet Ava
Ava is a qualified nutritionist currently completing her Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy. Her approach honours both modern nutritional science and the innate wisdom of your body - because true health comes from understanding and supporting the whole person.
Ava's journey into holistic health began at childhood, with an appreciation for nourishing whole foods, herbal medicine and grounding rituals. This foundation continues to guide her practice today, with food as medicine sitting at the heart of her philosophy.
When she's not seeing clients, you'll find Ava cooking in the kitchen, tending her herb and flower garden, or enjoying the beach with her two beloved dogs. Her purpose is to help you feel grounded, energised and deeply connected to your body through nutrition, gentle lifestyle shifts and a holistic understanding of your inner health.
How Ava Can Support You
Cutting Through the Diet Noise
Keto, paleo, carnivore, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, low FODMAP, intermittent fasting—the sheer volume of dietary advice out there can be overwhelming and contradictory. What works brilliantly for one person may leave another feeling worse. So how do you know what's actually right for you?
Ava can help you cut through the confusion and find an eating approach tailored specifically to your body. Rather than following the latest trend or a one-size-fits-all plan, she considers your personal health history, family history, current symptoms, lifestyle and goals. Where relevant, blood testing and genetic testing can provide even deeper insights into how your unique body processes nutrients, handles different foods and what it truly needs to thrive.
The result? An evidence-based, personalised approach to eating - including what foods work best for you, optimal meal timing and the specific nutrients your body needs—rather than another generic diet that may or may not suit your individual biology.
Women's Health and Hormonal Balance
Your hormones influence everything - energy, mood, sleep, skin, weight and so much more. Ava has a special interest in helping women understand their hormonal cycle and discover how food, nutrients, stress, movement and sleep all work together to support hormonal harmony.
Whether you're navigating irregular cycles, PMS, perimenopause or simply want to feel more in tune with your body's rhythms, Ava can help you understand your unique hormonal picture and create an eating approach that supports balance.
Understanding Your Hormonal Phenotype
Everyone's hormonal landscape is different. Ava can help you identify your unique hormonal patterns - whether thyroid-related, oestrogen-dominant, blood sugar and insulin-driven, or stress and adrenalin-based. Using a combination of your symptoms, body patterns and blood test results, she creates personalised eating plans designed to bring your system back into harmony.
Nutrition for Athletes and Active People
Whether you're a competitive athlete or simply passionate about staying active, what you eat profoundly impacts your performance, recovery and long-term health. Ava works with athletes to optimise nutrition so you can train effectively, recover well and maintain your health for the long haul.
Supporting Your Journey with GLP-1 Medications
If you're using weight loss medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda, Mounjaro or Trulicity, working with a nutritionist can help you get the best possible results while protecting your health. These medications can reduce appetite significantly, making it essential to ensure you're getting adequate protein to protect against muscle loss, along with key nutrients like calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones. Ava can help you develop nourishing eating patterns that work with your medication to support sustainable outcomes.
Preparing for Pregnancy and Growing Your Family
The months before conception are a powerful window for optimising your health- and your future baby's health too. Ava believes that preparing for pregnancy is a journey for both partners, and she loves supporting couples through this meaningful time.
Her preconception care focuses on nourishing your body to support fertility, create the best possible environment for a healthy pregnancy, and give your baby the strongest start in life.
What to Expect
Your Initial Consultation
Your first appointment gives Ava time to understand your health history, current concerns, lifestyle and goals. Together, you'll explore what's working, what isn't, and begin creating a personalised nutrition approach that fits your real life—not a generic plan that looks good on paper but doesn't work in practice.
This initial consultation is the beginning of your journey, not a one-off fix.
Ongoing Support for Lasting Change
Real, sustainable change doesn't happen in a single appointment. Unlike fad diets that promise quick results but leave you back where you started within weeks, we focus on building lasting habits that become a natural part of how you live and eat.
We recommend monthly follow-up appointments to keep your momentum going and continue building on the changes you've already made. These regular check-ins allow Ava to troubleshoot any challenges, adjust your approach as your body responds, and help you stay motivated when life gets busy or old habits try to creep back in.
Think of it like tending a garden - consistent care and attention yields far better results than occasional bursts of effort followed by neglect. Each appointment builds on the last, gradually creating a way of eating that truly supports your health for the long term.
Why Regular Follow-ups Matter
Accountability and motivation: Having a scheduled appointment keeps you focused and moving forward
Troubleshooting: Address challenges before they derail your progress
Personalised adjustments: Fine-tune your approach based on how your body is responding
Building confidence: Celebrate wins and reinforce what's working
Long-term success: Create sustainable habits rather than short-term fixes that don't stick
Your health is a lifelong journey, and having consistent support makes all the difference.
Special Introductory Offer
Available until 31st March
To celebrate Ava joining the Pomona Holistic Health team, we're offering special introductory pricing on nutrition appointments:
Initial Consultation (60 minutes): $140 (usually $185)
Follow-up Appointment (30 minutes): $70 (usually $90)
Monthly follow-up appointments are an investment in lasting change - and at the introductory rate, there's never been a better time to commit to your long-term health.
Book Your Appointment
Ava sees clients at our Pomona clinic in the Noosa Hinterland, with telehealth appointments also available for those across the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
Appointments are available with Ava on Thursdays and every other Saturday.