Holistic Nutritionist in the Noosa Hinterland & 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 natural medicine. 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.
Why Choose Ava as Your Nutritionist
Holistic: Ava looks at the whole picture, not just what's on your plate. Your digestion, hormones, sleep, stress, energy and health history all shape what your body needs, so they all shape your plan.
Practical: No fad diets and no rigid rules. Ava builds an eating approach around your real life: busy weeknights, family meals, training schedules and the foods you actually enjoy.
Creative: A keen cook, Ava believes nourishing food should taste good. She helps you find new recipes, simple swaps and seasonal ideas so healthy eating feels abundant rather than restrictive.
Do I need a referral to see a nutritionist? No, you can book directly with Ava.
Can I see Ava by telehealth? Yes. Ava offers telehealth appointments for clients across the Sunshine Coast and beyond, as well as in-person appointments at our Pomona clinic.
Will I have to follow a strict diet? No. Ava focuses on sustainable, personalised eating that fits your life. The goal is to understand what works for your body, not to cut out foods unnecessarily.
Can testing help guide my nutrition? Where it's relevant, functional testing such as blood, gut microbiome, hormone or genetic testing can give deeper insight into what your body needs. Ava will let you know if testing is likely to be useful for you.
How Ava Can Support You
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.
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.
Restoring Gut Health and Digestive Wellbeing
If you're constantly bloated no matter what you eat, struggling with sluggish digestion, or feeling like something just isn't quite right in your gut, you're not alone and you don't have to just put up with it. Your gut does so much more than digest food; it influences your immunity, mood, energy, skin and hormonal balance, making gut health truly foundational to feeling your best.
Ava can help you uncover what's really going on beneath the symptoms. Rather than simply masking discomfort or cutting out food groups unnecessarily, she takes a thorough approach—looking at your nutrition, lifestyle factors like stress and sleep, and where appropriate, comprehensive gut testing to get a clear picture of your microbiome, digestive function and any underlying imbalances.
From there, Ava can guide you through targeted nutrition and lifestyle recommendations designed to calm inflammation, support a healthy microbiome, ease bloating and restore the comfortable, energised digestion you deserve. The goal isn't restriction for the sake of it, it's helping your gut work the way it's meant to, so you can enjoy food again and feel good in your body.
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.
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.
What to Expect
Your Initial Consultation
Your first appointment gives Ava time to understand your health history, concerns, lifestyle and goals. Together, you’ll start shaping a nutrition approach that fits your real life.
Your initial consultation includes:
A full review of your health history and goals
A personalised 7-day meal plan
Practical food ideas and recipes
Lifestyle recommendations for sleep, stress and movement
Functional testing, where appropriate
Supplement guidance, if needed
Simple ways to track your progress
Ongoing Support
Lasting change rarely happens in one appointment. Follow-ups let Ava adjust your plan as your body responds, help you work through challenges and keep you motivated when life gets busy.
Think of it like tending a garden: steady care brings far better results than occasional bursts of effort.
Pricing
Initial Consultation (60 minutes): $185 (This includes a 7-day meal plan/treatment plan)
Follow-up Appointment (30 minutes): $90
Book Your Appointment
Ava sees clients at our Pomona clinic in the Noosa Hinterland, welcoming people from Cooroy, Cooran, Kin Kin, Eumundi, Tewantin, Noosa and Gympie. Telehealth appointments are available across the Sunshine Coast and Australia-wide.