Qualifications:

• Advanced Sports Dietitian

• Accredited Practising Dietitian & Accredited Nutritionist

• Bachelor of Science (Nutrition)

• Honours in Nutrition (First Class)

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Exercise & Sports Science)

• I.S.A.K Accreditation (Skin Fold Testing)

• Inside Out Eating Disorder Course

• Yoga Instructor (200 Hour, Power Living) 

Specialties

• Aesthetic sports: Gymnastics/Dance/Diving

• Triathlon

• Ultra-endurance events

• RED-S recovery 

Biography

Ashleigh is an accomplished Advanced Sports Dietitian and the founder of The Performance Pantry, where she combines her knowledge of science and counselling skills to help athletes achieve peak performance through personalised nutrition.

She currently works with the renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre and lectures in Nutrition at Torrens University, where she shares her expertise with the next generation of health professionals.

Ashleigh’s impressive career includes six years with the NSW Institute of Sport, where she supported elite athletes across a wide range of disciplines including Canoe Sprint, Rowing, Winter Sports (Ice Dancing, Bobsleigh, Snowboarding), Hockey, Triathlon, Diving, and Sailing. Many of the athletes she’s worked with have gone on to compete at the Olympic and Winter Olympic Games.

Her extensive experience also includes work with Gymnastics Australia, NSW Trampoline Gymnastics Team, Tennis Australia, Women’s Rugby 7s, Triathlon Australia, and NSW Triathlon, as well as elite dancers including members of The Australian Ballet.

For over a decade, Ashleigh ran a successful private consultancy with multiple locations and staff across Sydney. During this time, she provided one-on-one guidance to thousands of individuals, helping them reach their health and performance goals through tailored nutrition strategies. She is highly trained in motivational interviewing and is known for her practical, empowering approach.

Ashleigh believes effective sports nutrition is about more than just data and meal plans—it’s about equipping athletes with both the knowledge and the real-life skills to fuel their success. Each plan she creates is individually tailored to suit the unique needs, routines, and goals of her clients—their personal “recipe for performance.”

A skilled and engaging presenter, Ashleigh is formally trained in public speaking and has delivered lectures at institutions including the Australian College of Physical Education and the Fitness Institute of Australia. She is passionate about translating complex nutrition science into clear, relevant, and engaging content for audiences of all ages and experience levels.

Ashleigh’s connection to sport is personal—she grew up as an elite swimmer and remains an active surfer and ocean swimmer. This lived experience gives her a unique ability to relate to and inspire the athletes she works with.

Above all, Ashleigh is a passionate advocate for fostering a positive, enjoyable relationship with food. With deep knowledge of food products and practical cooking strategies, she loves helping athletes discover how to make nutritious food taste incredible—especially when they need to eat a lot!