We help women connect the dots between Food, Stress, Energy & Hormones - Supporting Women to feel better and more in control

Hi, I’m Lena, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and founder of Tailored Dietetics.

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I help women improve energy, digestion, and hormonal balance using a Mediterranean-inspired approach and simple, habit-based strategies that actually fit into everyday life.

After 15 years running my own real estate business, I took a step back to travel and reconnect with what truly mattered. Along the way, I found myself on a new path—one that combined my love of food, health, and helping others feel better in their bodies. Today, I work with women navigating hormonal shifts, low energy, gut symptoms, and the sense that their old strategies just aren’t working anymore.

What makes my approach different?

I believe women deserve more than 10-minute advice and generic meal plans. That’s why I offer longer consultations—to really understand how you're feeling and what’s going on beneath the surface. I take the time to connect the dots and problem-solve alongside you.

My approach is grounded in evidence-based nutrition and a genuine passion for helping women feel better in their bodies.

I'm an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with a Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) and additional qualifications in fitness, holding a Certificate III & IV in Fitness. I’ve also been trained in the use of a low FODMAP diet for IBS through Monash University. While I don’t offer fitness services, this background enhances my holistic, lifestyle-based approach to women’s health, especially where nutrition, digestion, and movement intersect.

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Accredited Practicing Dietitian Lena Anson-Smith

  • MY STORY

    We all have our story to tell, each unique to ourselves. Here is a little insight into mine.

  • Real Estate

    As a young, spirited, and adventure-loving woman, I knew I wanted to own my own business. That go-getting spark led me to pursue a career in real estate, and by my late 20s, I had achieved that goal. I spent 15 years in the industry, including seven years running my own successful real estate business.

  • Travelling Australia

    While real estate was fast-paced and rewarding, by the end of 2018, I realised it was time to pursue something closer to my heart. I sold the business and took a career break with my partner Ben to travel around Australia—a transformative experience that allowed me to reconnect with myself, discover new passions, and embrace the freedom of exploration. From mountain biking rugged trails to reflecting under starry skies, those two years of travel reshaped my perspective and gave me the clarity I needed to define my purpose.

  • Health Journey

    My personal health journey began with mild symptoms—indigestion, bloating, and fatigue. Before long, these symptoms escalated, leading to digestive issues, itchy eyes, joint aches, mood swings, irregular periods, and sleep disturbances. At the time, I didn’t realise these seemingly separate symptoms might be connected.

  • Looking for Answers

    In 2019, driven by the need for clarity, I sought help from a dietitian who identified deficiencies in iron and B12. Over the following years, I underwent various tests and biopsies. Although I wasn't officially diagnosed with Coeliac disease due to my inability to complete the gluten challenge, it was suggested I might have IBS. By 2023, ongoing symptoms led me to a gynaecologist, who confirmed I was likely experiencing perimenopause due to elevated FSH on multiple occasions among other symptoms.

  • Discoveries

    Following the initial dietitian consult, we discovered that removing gluten-containing products significantly improved my symptoms, leading me to adopt a gluten-free diet. Around 2024, when learning about FODMAPs, I trialled sourdough bread and found I could tolerate it well and have included it in my diet. Reflecting now, I realise perimenopause had likely been affecting me since my late 30s, intertwining deeply with these nutritional challenges.

  • The Spark

    This journey sparked my passion for understanding the body’s nutritional needs and how lifestyle and diet profoundly influence our health as we age.

    There were times I felt no one had the answers—or that no one was truly connecting the dots. I often felt dismissed, like my symptoms existed in isolation. What was missing was someone who took the time to listen and understand the whole picture.

  • Career Change

    That spark led me to become a Qualified Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Dietetics (Honours) from the University of the Sunshine Coast.

    In addition, I am now the founder of Tailored Dietetics, where I help women, especially those in their late 30s, 40s, and early 50s, navigate hormonal shifts, digestive concerns, and the frustration of not feeling quite like themselves, just how I felt!

  • My Rock

    Throughout all this… A huge part of my journey has been my incredible partner, Ben, who’s been my unwavering rock through it all.

    Since we met, we’ve shared a high-paced, adventure-filled romance that’s been nothing short of a fairytale. Always supportive and encouraging me to dream big and take bold steps. Life with him is never boring.

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At Tailored Dietetics, together, we build routines that are flexible, not rigid, so you can create lasting changes without the pressure of perfection.

You’ll also get practical tools to support you between consultations, including guided workbooks, recipe collections, and habit + well-being trackers.

If you’re ready for support that feels personal, practical, and grounded in what works—I’d love to work with you.

Stay vibrant, stay healthy!! Lena

  • FUN FACTS

    We’re all into different things—and that’s what makes each of us unique! Here are 5 fun facts about me to give you a little glimpse behind the scenes.

  • 1. Doggy Mumma

    I’m a dog mum to two cheeky (and totally inseparable) Border Collies—Thor and Loki—who are actually maternal brothers and my daily dose of joy. Loki is the sassy show-off who lives for snacks and attention, while Thor is my calm, loyal boy who I swear dreams of herding sheep one day.

  • 2. Enduro Motorbike Enthusiast

    I’ve been riding motorbikes for over 10 years, moving from road bikes to track, then adventure riding, and now hooked on enduro!

  • 3. Board Game Enthusiast

    I love a good strategy board game! From Catan to Twilight Imperium, I’m always up for a challenge—yep, nerdy, I know, but it’s serious fun! The only problem is, I struggle to find time for it all!

  • 4. Traveller at Heart

    We spent two years travelling around Australia, finding inspiration in rugged trails and quiet moments under the stars… and there’s more to come. Work, adventure, and lifestyle—let’s just say, the journey’s far from over. Stay tuned!

  • 5. Lover of Trying New Things

    When we were travelling around Australia, we embraced every new experience that came our way. One highlight was entering the Cape to Cape | 4 stage MTB Stage Race in WA, where we trained for it during our travels—just another adventure done to tick off the list!

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    Empowerment Through Confidence

    We believe confidence comes from understanding, not perfection. That’s why we educate, guide, and simplify—so women know what’s happening in their bodies and why their choices matter.

    We help women build the skills and self-trust to do it on their terms. For our clients, this means feeling capable, clear, and in control—able to make confident health decisions that support their energy, hormones, and long-term well-being.

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    Personalisation

    We believe every woman deserves support that reflects her body, her life, and her goals. That’s why we take the time to truly understand her story—her symptoms, lifestyle, and concerns—and create meaningful nutrition strategies that address what matters most to her.

    Through longer consultations and tailored guidance, we make real nutritional connections that evolve with her needs—so she feels understood, supported, and equipped to take control of her health with confidence.

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    Sustainable Nutrition

    We believe lasting health is built on consistency, not intensity. That’s why we focus on progress over perfection and realistic strategies that support well-being through flexible, habit-based approaches.

    No quick fixes—just habits that work with her life and evolve as she does. This gives women a strong foundation they can rely on, through hormonal shifts, life transitions, and every season of ageing.

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    Determination

    We believe lasting change comes from showing up with intention, compassion, and a willingness to keep going. Health isn’t about perfection—it’s about staying connected to what matters and returning to it, again and again.

    We guide women to build resilience and momentum by focusing on progress, not perfection—supporting a mindset of self-leadership, consistency, and deeper connection to personal well-being over time.

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    Evidence-Informed Care

    We believe in keeping nutrition real, grounded in science, shaped by experience, and centred around each woman’s story.

    We use evidence where it’s strong and remain honest when it’s still evolving. That means acknowledging nuance, respecting lived experience, and offering guidance that is both clinically sound and tailored to the person in front of us.

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Our Mission

To support women navigating shifts in energy, digestion, and hormones with personalised, evidence-based nutrition care. Through one-on-one consultations, structured packages, and habit-based strategies, we simplify nutrition, remove confusion, and help women build the confidence, clarity, and consistency they need to feel strong, energised, and in control of their health.