Kris Barrett, CHC

Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Certified GAPS Practitioner, Certified Bioindividual Nutrition Practitioner

Gold Coast, Australia

Practice:

Certified Health Coaches and other Nutrition Educators (CHC CNE etc.)

In Practice Since:2011

Personal Private Practice, Online available

  • Author: No Cows Today : A mother's story. A son's autism recovery.

Contact Information

AREAS OF NUTRITION FOCUS/ DIETS USED IN PRACTICE

SPECIALTY/AREAS OF NUTRITION FOCUS:

  • ADHD
  • Autism/PDD
  • Digestive Disorders
  • Food Allergies/Intolerances
  • Learning Disorders
  • Mitochondrial Disorders
  • Sensory Processing Disorder

DIETS USED IN PRACTICE:

  • Gluten-free
  • GFCF (gluten-free/casein-free)
  • Allergen-free
  • SCD (Specific Carbohydrate Diet)
  • GAPS Diet
  • Low FODMAPs
  • Failsafe/RPAH
  • Paleo diet
  • Low oxalate

Professional Background

Education, Certifications, and Training

  • Bachelor of Commerce (University of Newcastle) 1988
  • Diploma Holistic Health (Institute of Integrative Nutrition) 2011
  • Certified GAPS Practitioner 2012
  • MAPS training Australia 2013
  • Certified Bioindividual Nutrition Practitioner 2015

Professional Experience

  • Founder Allergy Friendly Foods (2005-2012)
  • Founder Nourish Me Health and Nutrition Coaching (2012-2015)
  • Nutrition Coach at Happiness in Health (Dr Kelly Francis) 2014-present
  • Founder Kris Barrett Integrative Nutrition Health Coach

Biography and favorites

BIOGRAPHY

I had absolutely no interest in food until my son Tim was diagnosed with autism in 2004. Despite being challenged by even making a packet cake and despite the fact that Tim ate only 5 foods which would all have to go, I began a gluten and casein free diet that quite literally changed his life. My beautiful boy is now a typically functioning, happy and healthy 14 year old. I firmly believe that dietary intervention was the foundation of his recovery and I’m passionate about working with other families to assist them in experiencing the same transformation that my family did.

MY PRACTICE AND NUTRITION PHILOSOPHY

My clients come to me because they are concerned about their child’s eating, sleeping and behavioural challenges. They understand that dietary changes can help autism and ADHD but don’t know what foods they should and shouldn’t eat and how to make changes to their diet . To solve these problems, I offer nutritional advice and practical support. I’m on a mission to transform the lives of families living with Autism & ADHD. I KNOW that dietary changes can have a significant impact and I believe that all children should have the chance to experience better health and happiness.

SOMETHING PERSONAL

  • I absolutely love to travel, eat out, read non fiction books
  • and go to the movies.

NUTRITION WORK AND CAUSE-BASED CONTRIBUTIONS

Books

  • No Cows Today
  • Foreward : Can we manage Autism? Yes we can

Additional Publications

  • Featured expert What Can I Eat
  • Nutrition contributor AAAN magazine

Courses/Educational Products Created

  • Food Changes Everything
  • Helping your family to Thrive

Selected Media

  • ABC Gold Coast radio 2014
  • Channel 10's The Project 2013

Speaking Engagements

  • Mindd Foundation 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015
  • ABIQ International Conference 2011
  • Aspergers Services Australia International Conference 2015
  • Charleville Disability Services Open Day 2013
  • Melbourne Biomedical Support group 2013, 2014
  • The Kitchen Table Network 2014
  • Empowering Mums 2013

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Drugless Practitioners

Volunteer Positions

  • Chapter leader Mindd Foundation
  • Assistant Moderator Biomedical Autism Group Australia
  • Australian chapter co-leader Thinking Mums Revolution

Awards

  • Inspiring Change Award, Mindd Foundation, 2014

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