Where it all started. Chloe built an understanding of movement, coaching, and how the body develops, laying the groundwork for a career dedicated to helping children grow.

A deep dive into how the body moves, grows, and develops. Chloe gained a thorough understanding of physical development in children, which would later inform her holistic approach to therapy.

Training as a primary school teacher gave Chloe firsthand experience of how children learn, the challenges they face in the classroom, and the difference early support can make. This is where her passion for working with children with additional needs truly began.

Chloe stepped into the classroom as a primary school teacher, working directly with children every day. It was here she saw firsthand how many children struggled with eating, sensory challenges, and developmental differences, and how much families needed support beyond the school gates. Chloe still occasionally does casual relief teaching, keeping her connected to the classroom and the children who inspired this journey.

Following her passion into nutrition, Chloe completed her Master of Human Nutrition and became a certified SOS Feeding Therapist, with additional training in Feeding the Child on the Autism Spectrum. She discovered her true calling in paediatric feeding therapy.

Chloe launched Food First Therapy, a solo nutrition and feeding therapy practice based in Melbourne. What started as one therapist helping families with mealtimes quickly revealed a much bigger need. The children she supported needed more than nutrition alone.

Food First Therapy evolved into Foundations First, a growing multi-disciplinary team spanning six allied health disciplines. One team, one service agreement, and shared goals for every child. The vision Chloe always had became reality.