Sports Dietetics

Our Sports Dieticians are highly experienced and committed to improving your overall health!

AFL Sports Dietitian Melbourne – Fuel Like the Pros

Looking to train harder, recover faster, and perform at your peak?
At Sportspinal Health, our sports dietetics service is all about giving your body the edge it needs to succeed – whether you’re competing on the big stage or chasing your own personal best.

Led by Stephanie Papalaskaris – Dietitian to the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL – you’ll be getting the same elite-level nutrition guidance trusted by some of Australia’s top athletes. Stephanie brings the science, the experience, and the practical know-how to help you fuel like a pro, no matter your sport.

What We Do for Athletes & Active People

Performance Nutrition – Dial in your fuelling for training and competition.
Recovery Strategies – Rebuild, repair, and recharge faster between sessions.
Strength & Endurance – Support power, stamina, and muscle growth.
Injury Recovery – Optimise healing and maintain conditioning while sidelined.
Competition Weight Goals – Achieve them safely without compromising performance.
Gut Comfort for Sport – Beat bloating, cramping, and digestive issues that hold you back.
Mind & Focus – Stay sharp, alert, and ready to perform under pressure.

Why Work with Stephanie Papalaskaris

  • AFL-level expertise – Stephanie works with the Melbourne Football Club’s AFL athletes, understanding the unique demands of high-intensity sport.

  • Tailored to your sport & lifestyle – From endurance sports to combat, field, or court-based games, your plan will be built for your exact needs.

  • Real-world strategies – No fad diets. No unnecessary restrictions. Just clear, practical, and sustainable plans that work in everyday life and high-pressure environments.

  • Integrated care – Stephanie works alongside our physios, osteopaths, massage therapists, and Pilates instructors so your nutrition supports your training and recovery.

Get Started

Call (03) 9819 5944 to book your appointment at our Hawthorn clinic.
Book Online: https://bookings.nookal.com/bookings/location/S21DN
Email info@sportspinalhealth.com.au for more info.

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Dietician Hawthorn Stephanie Papalaskaris

Stephanie Papalaskaris

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Our dietitians are highly trained in many areas including:

  • Sports nutrition and performance optimisation
  • Weight management and body composition
  • Gut health and digestive conditions
  • Food intolerances and allergies
  • Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, cardiovascular health)
  • Hormonal and metabolic health
  • Energy, fatigue, and overall vitality
  • General healthy eating and meal planning