Meet the Team
Carmen Bouchier and Sarah Budhiwianto
Our clinical dietitians are committed to providing you with personalised solutions to meet your nutritional needs. Our founder and director, Carmen Bouchier, has over 20 years’ experience in the private and public sectors.
Sue Wen Tee bring a wealth of training and knowledge—along with up-to-date nutritional information to every consultation, ensuring that you achieve the best possible outcome.
Our History
Carmen founded Perfect Balance Nutrition in 2006 after working in the public health sector for eight years. She recognised a need for clinical dietitians in private practice to work with patients in an ongoing, relational way. Carmen convinced her mentor, Jillian Hawker to join her, along with another colleague and Perfect Balance Nutrition was born.
Our dietitians will provide you with the latest evidence based advice and support for your needs.
Carmen Bouchier, Director, APD
Carmen’s an Accredited Practising Dietitian, graduating from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa in 1999. She worked extensively as a Clinical Dietitian in Hospitals across South Africa and Australia before founding Perfect Balance Nutrition.
She’s passionate about viewing each person as a whole; designing and applying a meal plan to fit the ups and the downs of your life. Perfect balance doesn’t mean that life is perfect, and we need to be flexible as we achieve and maintain good health.
Carmen’s fields of interest include sports nutrition. She worked for over ten years as a qualified fitness and aerobics instructor, giving her a unique understanding and insight into the role of nutrition in all aspects of sports, strength training, and body image.
Carmen mentors the dietitians in her practice in her own unique way to produce consistent, positive outcomes and excellence in patient care.
“I love being able to show people that what they previously thought was impossible is not only possible, but also achievable and sustainable in the long term. I focus on what they can do. That empowers them to do more and work on eradicating the negative thought patterns that plague people around food, nutrition, and body image.”
Sarah Budhiwianto, APD
Sarah is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with a deep love for food and cooking, which she bring into her work by translating evidence-based nutrition into practical, everyday tips her clients can easily apply. She holds a Master of Dietetics from Monash University and enjoys working with individuals across all stages of life. Sarah takes holistic, food-first approach to nutrition therapy and dietetic care, supporting clients to build sustainable habits that fit their lifestyle. Warm and approachable, she helps people develop a healthier relationship with food—while still celebrating its joy, flavour, and culture.
“I love helping people rediscover their joy of food! Food should not be intimidating, nor should nutrition be complicated. By sharing practical, holistic nutrition education, I’m passionate about empowering my clients to use food as a way to nourish not just their bodies, but their whole lives.”
Discover the Perfect Balance Nutrition Difference
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