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Trauma-informed somatic nutrition therapy for embodied belonging - supporting women through eating disorders, chronic conditions, and burnout.

BRISBANE + AUSTRALIA-WIDE

Alitus exists to reimagine what healing can be for sensitive, high-functioning women who have lost their spark and long to come home to themselves. Rooted in biomedical physiology and nervous system science, and held within a compassionate, embodied framework, our work restores connection to hunger, fullness, pleasure, and self-trust. Integrating physiology, embodiment, and cyclical wisdom, Alitus offers not just information, but transformation – a return to safety in the body and belonging in the world.

ALITUS SERVICES

A woman sitting on a dark gray sofa, holding her chest and stomach, with an expression of exhalation, in a cozy somatic nutrition therapy room with beige walls, drapes, a white lamp, and a woven seagrass carpet.

1:1 Somatic Nutrition Therapy [Brisbane + Australia Wide]

Blending evidence-based nutrition with nervous system and somatic care for women navigating eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex or chronic health conditions. In-person & telehealth.

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A diverse group of women, of varying ethnicities and body sizes, sitting on cushions in a women's circle outdoors in a garden, engaging in a conversation and smiling.

Women’s Circles [Brisbane]

In-person community spaces for rest, reflection, and deep connection.

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Meet the Founder, Emily

Somatic nutrition therapist and dietitian Emily Hahn sitting on a beige couch, holding a box of chocolates, smiling and tasting one, with a plant in the foreground and a bright window in the background.

accredited dietitian / credentialled eating disorder clinician / intuitive eating counsellor / somatic IFS-informed practitioner / women’s circle facilitator

A career change out of teaching and into dietetics held the promise of helping me heal my relationship with food… but 2 degrees later, fully qualified to practice traditional dietetics, I still hadn’t healed, and I felt ill-equipped to hold the depth of the souls I was sitting across from in my consults. Souls whose bodies had found ways to make the unbearable bearable, who were carrying a lifetime of pain and had nowhere to take it.

I had to reimagine the care I was providing. Alitus is that reimagining. And somewhere along the way, my own healing unfolded. Through somatics, nervous system care, and deep tending, I reclaimed what was always within me - my truth, my sensitivity, my story. I learned to hold the parts of me that had been working impossibly hard to hold everything together. And now I am here to hold yours. I work with women navigating eating disorders, chronic symptoms, and burnout - supporting them to understand their bodies, rather than fight them.

My work is gentle, trauma-informed, and grounded in nervous system science. But most of all, it’s human.

meet Emily

A woman sitting on a couch holding a mug of hot cacao topped with rose petals, with a soft, beige blanket over her lap.

This work may be for you if…

you feel out of control around food or stuck in cycles
your body feels reactive, sensitive, or unpredictable
you’ve tried everything, but nothing has addressed the deeper layers
you’re tired of fighting yourself and want a different way

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A GENTLE PLACE TO BEGIN

If you're not sure where to start, you're welcome to begin here.

KIND WORDS

"I would give Emily 6, 7, 10, 100 stars if I could."

I would give Emily 6, 7, 10, 100 stars if I could. The value that she brings to my life overall is immeasurable and I am so grateful to be her client. Her calm, soft nature and non-judgemental approach is something that has honestly healed me and has helped me to realise my own strengths. There is always a bright side and something to learn or even find humour in. She herself is a true reminder of the power in a strong and educated woman. I’d recommend her to absolutely everyone who needs to come home to their body.
"I have seen several dieticians across 2 decades and nothing compares to Emily Hahn"

I have seen several dieticians across 2 decades and nothing compares to Emily Hahn. She saw me as a whole person and acknowledged all that I had gone through, all that I was working on, and all that I was still trying to find answers about. It was so therapeutic finally having someone listen and pay attention. I am forever grateful to Emily.
"If you are looking for a supportive, empathetic, and knowledgeable Dietician, then I highly recommend Emily."

If you are looking for a supportive, empathetic, and knowledgeable Dietician, then I highly recommend Emily. She immediately makes you feel at ease the moment you arrive, and her genuine interest in your presenting concerns is evident in every session. Thank you Emily for all your assistance.
"Emily is absolutely amazing. I have never felt so comfortable, respected and heard by a dietitian before."

Emily is absolutely amazing. I have never felt so comfortable, respected and heard by a dietitian before.
Emily creates such a warm, honest and welcoming environment from the moment you step in the door, to the moment you leave. She provides such a holistic service, covering all aspects surrounding dietary health, that leaves me feeling confident in empowered in my health journey.
I can honestly say, I wouldn't be where I am with my health now if it wasn't for her guidance and encouragement. I recommend Emily to everyone I know. You will not regret booking with her.
"I only wish I met Emily sooner but also it feels like perfect timing."

I feel totally myself. It is the first time actually enjoying talking about sensitive topics besides from seeming a danger to myself or just troubled, like it’s mandatory to “fix” me.
It’s so refreshing to know I have much better care nowadays. It takes time to find your person, to know that with this one person you can actually trust & want to talk to them because they understand & see you in a way that feels right. I only wish I met Emily sooner but also it feels like perfect timing.
"I value Emily’s patience while working through hard truths. "

I value Emily’s patience while working through hard truths. Emily has an excellent way to tying in her knowledge to the client’s needs. She is always adapting and bringing a trusted perspective when things feel overwhelming and hard to explain. She has a holistic and safe approach to developing a better understanding of disordered eating patterns and how this affects our body and mind.