Kylie Russell Dietitian

Kylie Russell is a New Zealand Registered Dietitian Prescriber providing secure online consultations throughout New Zealand. She has over 17 years clinical experience across public and private practice, with specialist expertise in gastrointestinal nutrition, bariatric surgery, weight loss medication support, pancreatic disease, liver and biliary disease, oncology nutrition and complex medical conditions.

As a Dietitian Prescriber, Kylie can prescribe selected PHARMAC-funded nutrition products including pancreatic enzymes, vitamins, minerals and specialised nutrition supplements where clinically appropriate. She works closely with GPs, surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists, endocrinologists and prescribing clinicians to provide evidence-based nutrition care.

Kylie provides secure online consultations across New Zealand, specializing in:
Gastrointestinal & Surgical Nutrition

• Acute surgical nutrition support for upper gastrointestinal (GI), hepatopancreaticobiliary (HPB) & colorectal surgery
• Chronic GI conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) & Crohns disease
• Low-FODMAP diets for IBS and gluten-free diets for Coeliac disease

Specialist nutrition services include:

Weight Loss, Wegovy, Mounjaro & GLP-1/GIP Nutrition Support
Kylie is a weight loss dietitian experienced with Wegovy and Mounjaro, as well as other GLP-1 and GIP-based treatments. Nutrition support focuses on improving results, managing side effects, preserving muscle mass, optimising protein and fibre intake, supporting hydration, and building sustainable long-term eating patterns.

Bariatric Surgery Nutrition
Kylie is a bariatric surgery dietitian in New Zealand, providing pre- and post-operative nutrition support for gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, OAGB and revisional bariatric surgery. Support includes protein intake, vitamin/mineral supplementation, blood test review, gastrointestinal symptoms and weight regain prevention.

Pancreatic Disease, PEI & PERT / Creon
Kylie provides specialist pancreatic disease nutrition and PERT support for acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cancer, Whipple surgery, pancreatic exocrine insufficiency and pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. This includes support with pancreatic enzymes, nutritional adequacy, weight changes, malabsorption and digestive symptoms. Further information is also available in Kylies article on taking pancreatic enzymes correctly.

Liver and Biliary Disease Nutrition
Kylie provides specialist liver and biliary disease nutrition support for fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, hepatitis, Wilsons disease, liver surgery recovery, gallbladder and biliary conditions, and nutrition concerns related to chronic liver disease. Kylie also has practical information available on a low-sodium diet for cirrhosis.

IBS, Low-FODMAP & Digestive Health
Kylie is a low-FODMAP dietitian for IBS, reflux, coeliac disease, diverticular disease, IBD and other gut symptoms. Support includes practical dietary strategies, symptom management and low-FODMAP dietary support where appropriate.

Cancer & Oncology Nutrition
Kylie provides oncology nutrition support during chemotherapy, radiation, surgery and recovery, including support with nausea, appetite loss, weight changes, bowel symptoms, strength and nutritional adequacy.

Perimenopause Nutrition and Weight Management
Kylie provides perimenopause nutrition and weight management support for weight changes, metabolic health, appetite changes and body composition changes during perimenopause and menopause.

ACC Sensitive Claims Nutrition Support
Kylie provides nutrition support for people recovering from trauma, where food, appetite, body image, eating patterns or gastrointestinal symptoms have been affected. Suggested hyperlink text: liver and biliary disease nutrition support

Why Work with Kylie?

• 17+ years of clinical experience in complex medical nutrition 
• 100% online consultations - accessible anywhere in New Zealand 
• Evidence-based, personalised dietary support tailored to your health needs 
• Trusted expert working alongside rfynd Weight Loss for comprehensive weight care solutions 
• ACC Sensitive Claims Provider

Book an online consultation today & take the next step toward better health

Qualifications:

• Master of Health Science (First Class Honors), University of Auckland, 2014
• New Zealand Registered Dietitian, Dietitians Board New Zealand, 2009 - current
• Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (Distinction), University of Otago, 2009
• Bachelor of Science (Human Nutrition), University of Otago, 2007

Advanced Training:

• Prescribing of Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), current
• St Marks Intestinal Failure and Rehabilitation Course, 2019
• AuSPEN Advanced Clinical Nutrition Course, 2016
• New Zealand Dietitians Board Annual Prescribers Course, 2014 - current

Publications and Presentations:

1. Robertson RH, Russell K, Jordan V, Pandanaboyana S, Wu D, Windsor J. Postoperative nutritional support after pancreaticoduodenectomy in adults. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2025, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD014792. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD014792.pub2
2. Russell K. Pancreatic Exocrine Insufficiency after Weight Loss Surgery. Oral presentation at the Australian & New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) Conference, Christchurch, 2023.
3. Russell K, Zhang HG, Gillanders LK, et al. Preoperative immunonutrition in patients undergoing liver resection: A prospective randomized trial. World J Hepatol. 2019;11(3):305-317.
4. Russell K, Gillanders LK, Orr DW, Plank LD. Dietary copper restriction in Wilson's disease. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2017.
5. Plank, LD.; Russell, K. Nutrition in liver transplantation: too little or too much? Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care Issue: Volume 18(5), September 2015, p 501-507.
6. Russell, K. Effect of Preoperative Immunonutrition on Outcome in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection: A Randomised Pilot Study. University of Auckland Bindery, 2014. Thesis submitted for Masters of Health Science.
7. Russell, K (2015). Hepatitis C and Nutrition. Talking Hep C, 15:8-9.
8. Becker, K., Plank, L.D., Bartlett, A., Gillanders, L.K. Effect of Preoperative Immunonutrition on Outcome in Patients Undergoing Liver Resection: A Randomised Pilot Study. Oral presentation at the Australasian Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition Annual Scientific Meeting, Auckland, 2014.
9. Becker, K.; Fuller., M. Development of a nutrition cardiac recovery presentation for Tahitian patients at Auckland City Hospital. , Nutrition & Dietetics 2010; 67 (Suppl. 2): 3-22. (Abstract). Oral presentation at the Dietitians New Zealand Conference in Dunedin, 2010.
10. Becker K. Resource development of an audio meal support tool for adolescents with anorexia nervosa. Oral presentation at the Australia and New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders 7th Annual Conference, Brisbane 2009, and New Zealand Dietetic Association Conference, Hawkes Bay, 2009

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

Dietitian - The term dietitian is a protected term. A dietitian is a registered health professional who meets standards required by the Dietitians Board and has both an undergraduate science degree in human nutrition and a post-graduate qualification in dietetics. To practise in New Zealand, a dietitian must, by law, be registered with the Dietitians Board and hold a current practising certificate. The Dietitians Board protects the health and safety of the New Zealand public under the Health Practitioners Competency Act (HPCA) 2003, by ensuring that every dietitian working in New Zealand is fit to practice and meets standards of professionalism. In New Zealand dietitians are the only nutrition health profession to be regulated by law. Dietitians work in a variety of settings from hospitals, the community, public health, food service, sports, education, research, media and the food industry.  The Dietitians Board regulates the dietetic profession and only those on the Register can call themselves a dietitian and practise as a dietitian…

Nutritionist - The term nutritionist is not a protected term, there is no specific qualification or statutory legislation that regulates that profession and therefore the title can be used freely by anyone. This could range from someone with a PHD in a specialty area of nutrition to someone with no formal training. The Nutrition Society has a programme for registration of nutritionists where a set criteria must be met to achieve registration status… 

(From: https://dietitians.org.nz/pub-info/dietitian-and-nutritionist-what-is-the-difference/)