Our Story

Orange Feeding Clinic was founded by Accredited Practising Dietitians, Nadia Fathinia and Claire Ward, with a shared passion for helping children and families navigate feeding challenges with confidence and support.

Claire is the owner of Ward Nutrition, a well-established dietetic practice in the Central West that has supported thousands of individuals in improving their health and wellbeing. With expertise spanning eating disorders, sports nutrition, weight management, bariatric surgery and more, Ward Nutrition has become a trusted referral partner for doctors across the region, including Orange, Bathurst, Parkes, Cowra, Forbes and Dubbo.

Nadia joined Ward Nutrition in 2023 and has since worked with hundreds of clients. She has a special interest in paediatric fussy eating, bariatric care and weight loss medications, as well as gastrointestinal conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Nadia is known for her warm, practical approach and her ability to connect with both children and parents.

Through their combined experience, Nadia and Claire recognised a significant gap in private services for children with fussy eating who need more specialised, one-on-one support. Families were often left without the time, structure and tailored care required to create lasting change.

From this need, Orange Feeding Clinic was created — a dedicated space focused on supporting children with feeding challenges and empowering families with the tools, guidance and confidence they need to thrive. ✨

Meet the team

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Meet the team 〰️

Nadia Fathinia

Nadia is one of the co-founders of Orange Feeding Clinic and an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a passion for supporting children and their families through feeding challenges. She completed her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Sydney and has since helped countless families navigate fussy eating, as well as supporting children with complex medical and developmental needs.

Nadia has undertaken extensive additional training to ensure she provides evidence-based, compassionate care. Her professional development includes:

SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) Approach to Feeding
Inside Out Institute ARFID Fundamentals
Dietitian Connection training in:
- Working with paediatric autistic clients
- Navigating nutrition in infants and children
- A journey through early life nutrition
Monash FODMAP and IBS training

Nadia is deeply committed to staying up to date with the latest research in paediatric nutrition, including allergy management and best practice in feeding therapy—an ever-evolving field.

Her ongoing dedication to learning, combined with her expertise in paediatric nutrition, growth and development, gastrointestinal health and the psychological aspects of feeding, allows her to provide thoughtful, tailored support to each child and family she works with.

Claire Ward

Claire plays a vital behind-the-scenes role at Orange Feeding Clinic, drawing on her extensive experience as both a dietitian and business owner to ensure the clinic operates seamlessly.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Claire is deeply involved in the day-to-day running of the business. She provides strategic direction, oversees operations, and supports the team to maintain high standards of care. Her strong organisational skills and commitment to continuous improvement help ensure the clinic remains efficient, responsive, and focused on delivering the best possible outcomes for families.

With more than 25 years of experience in dietetics, Claire has also successfully run her own thriving private practice, Ward Nutrition, for over a decade. Her expertise, leadership, and dedication have been instrumental in bringing Orange Feeding Clinic to life, enabling it to support countless children and families in navigating and managing fussy eating.

If you would like help with your nutrition in other areas of life, such as eating disorders, fertility, weight loss and bariatric surgery, sports nutrition, gastrointestinal issues and allergy/food intolerances, please head over to www.wardnutrition.health to book with Claire or one of her other fantastic dietitians there (including Nadia!)