Andrea Sparrow is a General Dietitian (APD), Sports Dietitian (SDA), and Exercise Physiologist (AEP).

Background

Andrea is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist of 25 years, Accredited Practicing Dietitian of 21 years and an Accredited Sports Dietitian. Andrea has developed a broad range of clinical nutrition and exercise skills, and can facilitate the management of disordered eating, food intolerances, gut disorders, osteoporosis, cancer, cardio-metabolic diseases, musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions such as osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Andrea also has 26 years experience as a competitive track sprinter. Andrea can help you to achieve your health and performance goals.

Andrea has a proven ability to connect with, engage and support NDIS participants to achieve their health goals. Andrea will listen to, understand, and empathise with her clients and this supports positive behaviour change. She has successfully helped clients living with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, autism and intellectual disability.

As the lead facilitator, Andrea led a team of 5 health professionals to deliver a government funded community health program 24 times across 7 locations in rural South Australia. In workplace health, Andrea has worked with both SME’s and national companies across industries, and for a short time specialising in mining and construction. To broaden her skills as a Sports Dietitian, Andrea has worked with Volleyball SA, Marion Swimming Club, Water Polo SA, SANFL, AFL, Dancespace Adelaide and Tea Tree Gully Athletics Club.

"One other thing I wanted to tell you is that I followed the information you provided for eating at swimming meets. Previously Chelsea used to have the wrong kind of carbs. She now does well in her pet event, but more importantly her spirits are good. She isn't as deflated and flat at the end of the day like she used to be".

Michelle (mum)