Larissa Li

Larissa Li is a specialist dietitian within the Kalix Healthcare ecosystem, focused on complex diabetes management, metabolic health and endocrine nutrition. Trained in New Zealand and now practising in Sydney, Larissa brings clinical experience from one of New Zealand’s largest hospital systems alongside a focused expertise in patients who are not progressing despite appropriate medical management. Her role within Kalix is to provide the targeted nutritional intervention that bridges the gap between medical treatment and real-world patient outcomes. She is bilingual in English and Mandarin.

Bio and Qualifications

Larissa is a New Zealand-trained dietitian with clinical experience across complex diabetes, metabolic health, weight management and endocrine conditions. She has worked within one of New Zealand’s largest hospital diabetes and endocrinology services and is commencing at Royal North Shore Hospital in New South Wales within their diabetes and endocrinology department.

Category	Details
Education	BSc, University of Otago · MHSc (Nutrition & Dietetics), University of Auckland
Accreditation	Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dietitians Australia · New Zealand Registered Dietitian, Dietitians Board New Zealand
Languages	Fluent in English and Mandarin
Location	Sydney, NSW

Clinical Interests

Larissa’s clinical practice is centred on translating complex clinical information into clear, practical guidance that patients can understand and apply in daily life. Her areas of focus include:

Diabetes and Endocrine Health: Management of all forms of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational and atypical presentations), insulin therapy optimisation, pump management and CGM interpretation including pattern recognition and adjustment.
Weight Management and Metabolic Health: Evidence-based weight management using sustainable behaviour change strategies, nutrition support alongside GLP-1 and other metabolic therapies to improve adherence and outcomes.
Thyroid and Hormonal Conditions: Nutritional management for hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism and hormonal imbalances including PCOS, menopause and insulin resistance.
Preventative Nutrition: Long-term metabolic health optimisation and preventative nutrition care for patients looking to reduce their risk of chronic disease.
Infant and Paediatric Nutrition: Support for infant and paediatric feeding or growth concerns.

Approach to Kalix Care

Larissa’s approach aligns with the Kalix model of coordinated, specialist-led healthcare that addresses the whole patient rather than isolated symptoms.

“My focus is on patients who aren’t getting the results they should be, even when the medical management is right. That’s usually where nutrition makes the biggest difference. It’s not about handing someone a meal plan. It’s about understanding what’s actually driving their metabolic picture and building a practical strategy around their real life. Within Kalix, that means I’m working alongside the patient’s GP, endocrinologist or specialist so the nutrition plan is integrated with their medical care, not sitting off to the side.”

Her practice is built around preventing metabolic disease and improving long-term outcomes through practical, realistic nutrition strategies that patients can sustain.

Areas of Expertise

Category	Key Procedures and Treatments
Diabetes Management	All forms of diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational, atypical presentations), insulin therapy optimisation, pump management, CGM interpretation and pattern recognition
GLP-1 Therapy Support	Nutrition support for patients on GLP-1 and other metabolic therapies to improve adherence, prevent nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss and disordered eating
Weight Management	Evidence-based strategies using sustainable behaviour change techniques to improve body composition, glycaemic control and cardiometabolic outcomes
Thyroid Disorders	Nutritional management for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism to optimise energy levels, weight and metabolic outcomes
Hormonal Health	Nutrition strategies for PCOS, menopause and insulin resistance focused on stabilising hormonal response
Preventative Metabolic Care	Long-term nutrition strategies to reduce chronic disease risk and optimise metabolic health

When to Refer

Difficulty sustaining dietary or lifestyle changes to build consistent, sustainable habits that improve long-term health outcomes.
Weight loss management or metabolic optimisation individualised nutrition strategies that improve body composition, glycaemic control and cardiometabolic outcomes.
Suboptimal progress despite appropriate medical management to identify barriers and improve treatment adherence and clinical outcomes.
Newly diagnosed diabetes (Type 1 & Type 2) for structured education and self-management techniques focused on preventative care.
Glucose variability or unclear patterns comprehensive glucose interpretation to support structured dietary analysis and improve glycaemic stability.
Complex diabetes and metabolic disorders tailored nutrition intervention to reduce long-term risk and improve quality of life.
Patients on GLP-1 therapies struggling with intake or side effects to prevent nutrient deficiencies, muscle loss and disordered eating.
Hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism to optimise energy levels, weight management and metabolic outcomes.
Hormonal imbalance (PCOS, menopause, insulin resistance) nutrition strategies focused on stabilising hormonal response.

Locations and Availability

Sydney, NSW. Please contact the Kalix Care Team to arrange a consultation or coordinate a referral.