The Team

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  • Accredited Practising Dietitian

    Rachel O’Brien (Nee Vandenberg) is a local private practice dietitian with 7 years of experience. Rachel grew up in Coffs Harbour before moving to the Gold Coast to complete her Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at Griffith University in 2017. She has since found herself back in her hometown of Coffs Harbour continuing her work as a dietitian alongside her friends, family, husband Zac and daughter Poppy. Rachel has experience supporting patients with a range of clinical conditions, of all ages, with a special interest in gastrointestinal nutrition and chronic disease management

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian

    Danielle (Dani) Purcell is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Diabetes Educator whose highly sought-after private practice is built on a sophisticated, holistic approach to lifestyle medicine. Her clinical reputation — reflected in a consistent waitlist — stems from her ability to unravel difficult-to-diagnose conditions through advanced nutritional biochemistry, including intestinal disaccharidase deficiency, MCAS, histamine intolerance, and the intersection of polypharmacy and nutrition.

    Dani's expertise spans the full lifespan, with specialised care across women's health (PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause), men's health (including prostate cancer recovery), gender-affirming health, neurodiverse mental health, and adolescent care. She is known for bridging rigorous evidence-based medicine with an appreciation for traditional and natural healing approaches, particularly for chronic pain and complex mental health. Alongside her nationwide telehealth consultancy, Dani maintains a dedicated presence in aged care, where she brings the same depth of clinical skill and empathy to restorative and palliative nutrition — committed to preserving dignity and quality of life for older populations

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  • Accredited Exercise Physiologist & Exercise Scientist

    Zac grew up locally in Sawtell and following completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology & Sports Science, at QUT in Brisbane, returned home to work in private practice. Zac was motivated to work in the field after gaining an interest in rehabilitation following personal injury and is dedicated to assisting others to achieve their rehab, health and performance goals.

    Zac spends most of his time with his wife Rachel and children Poppy & Ned. When he does spend time away from the family he is typically on the golf course obsessing over lowering his handicap.

    Zac has a strong understanding of how to use exercise as a therapeutic tool for a wide array of health conditions and works to compliment the work of other treatment providers. Utilising an evidence based approach, all treatment is prescribed following thorough assessment of each individuals needs to achieve the desired goals of the patient.​