About Me - Gina Symonds

Hi, I’m Gina Symonds, a Nutritionist, Social Worker, and founder of Glow from Within. I’m passionate about helping women transform their health and wellbeing with food, mindset, and lifestyle changes. I believe that food is medicine—the foundation for living with vitality, balance, and confidence.

I work alongside Founder of The Food Coach Institute Dr Shirley Mcilvenny, MD and Founder of FoodFix4Life Therese Lemura.

We have teamed up collectively to bring you a suite of online programs designed to help you reach your health and wellbeing goals in achievable, sustainable and mindful ways that fit in with your lifestyles needs.

Professor Dr Shirley Mcilvenny is CEO and Director of the Food Coach Institute. Originally from the UK.Dr Shirley is a GP and Family Doctor, living and working in Australia. She has been Head of a University Department of Family Medicine and was Professor of Education in the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine at Bond University, Queensland. Now, Prof Shirley has developed her practice in Australia to include nutrition as a healing therapy.

Therese Lemura is the founder of Foodfix4life, a company dedicated to improving health and vitality for individuals, families and the sporting elite. Therese’s qualifications include studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Food & Nutrition), Diploma in Food Coaching, Diploma in Business Management and various Fitness Certificates. Therese also consults and is currently working closely with elite sporting teams and their staff.

I hold a Diploma of Advanced Nutrition from the Food Coach Institute and qualifications in Social Work, which allow me to take a holistic, evidence-based approach to health. By combining nutrition science with mindfulness and practical lifestyle tools, I support women to achieve lasting results that go beyond diets and quick fixes.

At Glow from Within, I offer Online Nutrition Programs designed in collaboration with the FF4L team, for women across Australia and worldwide, making it easy to access expert support from home. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, improve gut health, balance hormones, or reduce inflammation, my personalised programs are designed to fit your lifestyle.

I create done-for-you meal plans and resources that are easy, practical, and family-friendly. With shopping lists, budget-friendly cooking tips, and quick recipes, I make healthy eating achievable, without supplements, restrictions, or fad diets.

My Qualifications

• Degree In Social Welfare
• Diploma of Advanced Nutrition
• Type 2 Diabetic Nutrition Advisor Certificate
• Certificate In Gut Health and Probiotics
• Certificate In Sports Nutrition

My Specialisations

I’ve trained and specialise in:

• Healthy Weight Loss Plans
• Gut Health Specialist
• Anti-inflammatory & Specialised Diets (gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, diabetes)
• Nutrition for Pregnancy, Lactation & Children
• Sports Nutrition
• Disease Management & Prevention

Alongside my nutrition work, I’m a qualified Personal Trainer and love regular movement, especially Bikram (Hot) Yoga. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes or spending time with my family.

My Mission

My mission is to help women glow from within by:

• Supporting weight loss in a healthy, sustainable way
• Improving gut health and digestion
• Boosting energy, mood, and concentration
• Reducing inflammation and pain
• Enhancing mental health and emotional wellbeing

I believe every woman deserves to experience the freedom, energy, and confidence that comes from good nutrition. If you’re looking for Online Nutrition Programs for Women that are realistic, supportive, and results driven, I’d love to guide you on your journey to better health.

Read the story behind Glow from Within and how my passion for women's health came about.