My Story

Ashleigh is an experienced Dietitian as well as the owner of The Performance Pantry. She also is presently working with the Bangarra Dance

Troupe and teaches Nutrition at Torrens University.

Ashleigh spent her past six years working for the NSW Institute of Sport. in which she worked with the sports of Canoe Sprint, Rowing, Winter Sport (Ice Dancing/Bobsled/Snowboarding), Hockey, Triathlon, Diving and Sailing. Many of her athletes have qualified for the Olympic Games and Winter Olympic Games.

In the past Ashleigh has also worked extensively with the NSW Trampoline Gymnastics Team, Gymnastics Australia, Tennis Australia, The Women’s Rugby 7’s, NSW Triathlon and Triathlon Australia. She has also worked with many dancers, including those in the Australian Ballet.

For eleven years Ashleigh ran a very successful private practice consultancy business with multiple locations and staff positioned across Sydney. She has worked closely with thousands of individuals 1-1 to achieve their health and performance goals and is highly skilled in motivational interviewing and nutrition consultancy.

Ashleigh believes in an approach that assists in the development of both knowledge and practical skills to assist her athletes in achieving their performance goals. All her plans are tailored specifically to support each athlete and their own “recipe” required for success.

Having trained formally in presenting, Ashleigh is a skilful and engaging speaker.  She has lectured at the Fitness Institute of Australia and the Australian College of Physical Education and has recently commenced a role as a Lecturer at Torrens University. Ashleigh continues to offer up to date, trustworthy nutrition information to groups of all ages in an engaging and interactive way.

Ashleigh grew up an elite swimmer with strong athletic aspirations and is still very active surfing and ocean swimming regularly. For this reason, she connects well with other athletes.

Ashleigh is a strong believer in creating a positive and enjoyable relationship with food. She is knowledgeable in food products and loves teaching athletes how to make healthy foods taste amazing - Especially when they are generally starving and need to eat a lot!