To compliment your medical treatment at Geelong Endocrinology and Diabetes Services, we can also offer you a range of Allied Health services.
Registered Nurse, Credentialled Diabetes Educator – Bellinda Ryan
Bellinda is a Registered Nurse who completed her Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education at Deakin University in 2008. She has been a Credentialled Diabetes Educator at Geelong Endocrinology since 2015 and is currently undertaking her Masters of Nursing (Nurse Practitioner) at the University of Melbourne.
In addition to her work at Geelong Endocrinology, Bellinda has extensive experience in General Practice, where she supports individuals in managing their diabetes and reducing the risk of complications. She is a certified trainer in insulin pump therapy (including Ypsomed, Omnipod, Medtronic, and Tandem T:slim) and continuous glucose monitoring systems (including Libre, Guardian, and Dexcom).
Bellinda is passionate about empowering people to live well with diabetes. She takes a person-centred approach, focusing on education, support, and practical strategies to help clients achieve their individual health goals.
Bellinda is a valued member of our GED Team and is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Dietitian/Diabetes Educator – Larissa Telfer
Larissa graduated from Monash University with a Bachelor in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2013. Since then she has also completed a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education, this combined with her experience as a Dietitian gives her a unique set of skills and knowledge in all aspects of diabetes care.
Larissa’s special interest is nutrition for fertility, including PCOS, and pregnancy. She is passionate about supporting women to achieve a healthy pregnancy to optimise the health of mother and baby. There is no one size fits all when it comes to food and eating; she applies a balanced approach in her advice and is passionate about empowering people with diabetes by providing individualised advice tailored to your medical needs and lifestyle.
Larissa enjoys all things food, cooking and eating, yoga and relaxing with her dog.
- Currently on Maternity Leave for 2025.
Podiatrist – Lisa Edwards
Lisa Edwards has a Bachelor of Nursing from Deakin University and Podiatry qualifications from LaTrobe University.
Lisa is a highly skilled clinical Podiatrist with an extensive skill set in assessment and treatment of chronic conditions of the lower limb and foot. Lisa has worked as an integral team member in ‘high risk’ foot and orthopaedic settings alongside GPs with special interests in the greater Geelong area.
As a clinician, Lisa is well respected amongst her peers for her application of knowledge and advice. Consistently Lisa is recognised for her thorough assessments, treatments and the high importance she places on feedback to GPs, specialists and primary care providers.