About Us
At OnCore Nutrition we strive to keep you well. Regardless of your health concerns or treatment plans, we will empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to nurture yourself or your loved ones to achieve optimal health.
With close to 20 years combined specialised experience in nutrition and dietetics, the team at OnCore can provide tailored nutrition advice specific to your health and wellness goals.

YOUR TEAM
The OnCore team consists of passionate Accredited Practising Dietitians with experience in managing a range of nutritional conditions and all cancer types from prevention through to survivorship. They respect and understand the immense value that food and nutrition can play as therapy. Their years of oncology experience in specialised cancer centres and tertiary hospitals has seen them manage all cancer types and chronic and acute health conditions. Their specialised knowledge in the management of eating disorders, weight management and intuitive eating can be applied to optimise health and wellbeing.
For oncology needs, both Elise and Lauren have experience in managing all tumour types from diagnosis to survivorship. They understand the impact that cancer and treatments can have on the body and have the expertise to use nutrition as a tool for restoration. They are experts in selecting the right balance of nutrients and eating pattern to optimise your path to wellness.
For eating disorder and weight management needs, Lauren and Elise have post-graduate training to support and nurture your relationship with food and your body.
Lauren Atkins
Education
Lauren graduated with honours from Monash University and was awarded the student prize for highest academic and clinical achievement in 3rd and 4th year.
She was also awarded the DAA Student Prize for Excellence in Professional Practice.
Lauren completed further education in paediatric and adolescent nutrition through completion of the Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics at the Royal Children’s Hospital in 2014.
Lauren has completed additional education in Complementary Medicine & Health through the National Institute of Integrative Medicine.
The Non-Diet Approach is the clinical application of the Health at Every Size (R) values. Weight-neutral approaches such as the Non-Diet Approach have resulted in decreased body dissatisfaction, decreased disordered eating and decreased depression and lead to increased sustainable, enjoyable self-care behaviours such as eating and moving well in the long term.
Training completed via Open Learning, 2019
Online Training via EdX
Online training through eviQ Education
Awards and Achievements
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics 3rd and 4th Year Prize for Highest Academic Achievement
- DAA Student of the Year for Excellence in Professional Practice
- DAA Appreciation Certificate for significant voluntary work for DAA
- Awarded membership into Golden Key International Honour Society
- Monash University financial faculty grant for attendance at 28th National DAA conference
- Formal university recognition of Academic Achievement with High Distinction average and position in top 10% each year.
Publications
Atkins L, Steer B, Ray H, Kiss N. Implementing and sustaining an evidence-based nutrition service in a haematology unit for autologous stem cell transplant patients. Support Care Cancer. 2018 Aug 2.
Kiss N, Gilliland S, Quinn P, Atkins L, Black J, Frowen J. Evaluating the effectiveness of a nutrition assistant role in a head and neck cancer clinic. Nutr Diet. 2018 Aug 16.
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Gilliland S, Black J, Kiss N. Effectiveness of a nutrition assistant role in a multidisciplinary head and neck cancer clinic. Victorian Allied Health Research Conference, Melbourne, 2017
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Kiss N. E-learning programs are an effective platform to improve malnutrition knowledge. Dietitians Association of Australia Conference, Hobart, 2017.
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Kiss N. E-learning programs are an effective platform to improve malnutrition knowledge. Victorian Integrated Cancer Services Conference, Melbourne, 2017.
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Kiss N. E-learning programs are an effective platform to improve malnutrition knowledge. Victorian Allied Health Research Conference, Melbourne, 2017.
Invited speaker and panellist at Victorian Food Forum 2017
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Kiss N. E-learning programs are an effective platform to improve malnutrition knowledge. AuSPEN Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2016
Poster Presentation: Kelaart A, Atkins L, Donald K Development of an eLearning program for multidisciplinary clinicians on cancer malnutrition. AuSPEN Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2016
Poster Presentation: Kelaart A, Atkins L, Donald K. How much do cancer care clinicians know about cancer malnutrition? AuSPEN Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2016
Attendance and presentation at 33nd National DAA Conference with abstract accepted for poster presentation
Oral Presentation: Kiss N, Gilliland S, Black J, Atkins L. Improved efficiency and patient satisfaction following introduction of a nutrition assistant role in a head and neck cancer clinic. COSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, 2016
Oral Presentation: Loeliger J, Steer B, Ray H, Hughes R, Atkins L. How do I do that again? Vodcasts for patients with feeding tubes and swallowing difficulties. Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) Conference, Adelaide, 2016
Invited speaker at the Canteen and Youth Cancer Service Youth Cancer Summit , Sydney, 2015. Road Trip Munchies – Nutrition During and After Cancer (1 hour presentation)
Road Trip Munchies – Cooking with Cancer – cooking demonstration
Poster Presentation: Lauren Muir, Dr Karen Donald, Dr Ruth Nicholls, Dora Szucs. Transition support program for allied health graduates – the how and the who. National Allied Health Conference, Melbourne, 2015
Poster Presentation: Dr Ruth Nicholls , Dr Karen Donald, Lauren Muir, Daniela Feuerlicht. Transition support program for Allied Health graduates – all together now! National Allied Health Conference, Melbourne, 2015
Poster Presentation: Lauren Muir, Amber Kelaart, Dr Karen McDonald. Development of an e-learning package for multidisciplinary clinicians on cancer malnutrition. National Allied Health Conference, Melbourne, 2015
Poster Presentation: Lauren Muir , Amber Kelaart, Dr Karen Donald. Appetite for eLearning. National Allied Health Conference, Melbourne, 2015
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Donald K Development of an eLearning program for multidisciplinary clinicians on cancer malnutrition. 32nd National DAA Conference, Perth, 2015 – Presenter Award
Poster Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Donald K. How much do cancer care clinicians know about cancer malnutrition? 32nd National DAA Conference, Perth, 2015 – Best Novice Researcher award
Poster Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Donald K. Appetite for eLearning. 32nd National DAA Conference, Perth, 2015
Oral Presentation: Ray H, Hughes R, Atkins L. How do I do that again? Vodcasts for patients with feeding tubes and swallowing difficulties. 32nd National DAA Conference, Perth, 2015
Hughes R, Ray H, Steer B, Muir L, Kiss N. w do I do that again? Vodcasts for patients with feeding tubes and swallowing difficulties. Australia and New Zealand Head and Neck Cancer Society and World Congress Larynx Cancer, Cairns, 2015.
Oral Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Donald K Development of an eLearning program for multidisciplinary clinicians on cancer malnutrition. Victorian Integrated Cancer Services Conference, Melbounre, 2015
Half Day Workshop presenter – COSA Annual Scientific Meeting
Oral Presentation: Kelaart A, Atkins L, Donald K Development of an eLearning program for multidisciplinary clinicians on cancer malnutrition. COSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014
Poster Presentation: Kelaart A, Atkins L, Donald K. How much do cancer care clinicians know about cancer malnutrition? COSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014
Poster Presentation: Atkins L, Kelaart A, Donald K. Appetite for eLearning. COSA Annual Scientific Meeting, Melbourne, 2014
Oral Presentation: Hill A, Muir L. Enteral nutrition in lung radiotherapy patients. Australasian Lung Cancer Conference, Sydney, 2012
Poster Presentation: Blair E, Dillon E, Hill A, Muir L, Palmer J. Multidisciplinary care in lung radiotherapy patients. Australasian Lung Cancer Conference, Sydney, 2012
Poster Presentation: Muir L, Kiss N, Hill A. Development of an evidence-based nutrition care pathway for sarcoma patients. Australasian Sarcoma Conference, Melbourne, 2011 – Registration scholarship
Education – Elise Den
Elise has completed additional education in Complementary Medicine & Health through the National Institute of Integrative Medicine.