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Lamees has a true passion for nutrition, exercise and health. Practicing what she preaches, Lamees leads by example through her own lifestyle to assist her clients to move towards positive healthy lifestyle changes. Like many of the Elevate team, Lamees holds a wide range of qualifications. Not only is she an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Lamees also holds a Masters in Exercise Rehabilitation. Lamees has had extensive experience in a number of areas including diabetes, childhood nutrition and obesity, pregnancy, cardiovascular, weight control, family health, polycystic ovarian syndrome and obesity surgery.

These experiences have offered a wide perspective on the impact of social and community change on our health, eating behaviours and nutritional impact on health conditions. In addition to working here at Elevate, Lamees stays on the pulse by working with Diabetes Australia, Bariatric Surgeons and Community nutrition and health organisations.

Interview with Lamees Kaoutarani

What were your interests growing up?
I have always been into food, healthy eating and exercise – sports. I loved dancing and anything physically active. I also love art.

What got you into the health industry?
Health is a major part of our lives, we rely on our health to get through every day. Working in the health industry gives me the opportunity to help people and make a difference in their lives.

How would you define optimal health and lifestyle?
Optimal health and lifestyle would be defined as how we carry out our lives and the way we feel while we are doing it. To have optimal health and lifestyle is a goal we should all aim to achieve. To achieve this though takes dedication and an attachment with your mind and body.

What do you try to achieve with your clients/patients?
Positive outcomes through positive lifestyle changes. I aim for my clients to have increased their knowledge about the concept of food, why we need to eat and how to eat. I assist in the development of an overall healthier lifestyle. I also aim to reduce the risk of current and further health problems and conditions.

What are your interests now/are you married/do you have children?
My interests now are focussing on a healthy lifestyle balance, travelling and gaining many experiences within my career. I am currently married and have no children.

What are your proudest achievements/career highlights?
Throughout my career the change in peoples lifestyles and improvements in their health conditions are my proudest achievements.