OUR COACHING TEAM

People come to us for many different reasons. Some want to lose body fat, build muscle, improve their nutrition, or support their training. Others are managing digestive concerns, health conditions, changing priorities, or simply want clearer guidance that fits their life.

Each practitioner brings a different combination of clinical, sports nutrition, and coaching experience. All members of our coaching team have also competed in physique sport, giving us additional practical insight into training, body composition, and the demands of pursuing physique goals.

You do not need to know which dietitian is right for you before you enquire. We can help match you based on your goals, preferences, and the type of support you are looking for.

jack radford-smith

DIETITIAN & FOUNDER

Jack Radford-Smith is the founder of The Bodybuilding Dietitians and a dietitian with a particular focus on body composition, bodybuilding, gut health, and longevity.

With a Master of Dietetics and a background in exercise and nutrition science, Jack has spent more than a decade working in physique development and has supported more than 1,000 clients. His experience spans recreational lifters, people pursuing fat loss or muscle gain, and competitive bodybuilders.

As a natural bodybuilding competitor and ICN Australian Champion, Jack understands the physical and psychological demands of pursuing physique goals. His coaching is detailed and education-focused, with close attention to progress, health, and helping clients understand the reasoning behind their plan.

Professional specialties

  • Body composition coaching, fat loss, muscle gain, body recomposition

  • Contest preparation and off-season development

  • Performance nutrition for strength and physique athletes

  • Gut health optimisation for performance and wellbeing

  • Longevity-focused nutrition and metabolic health

  • Education-driven coaching for long-term autonomy

Damien Cox

Accredited Sports Dietitian & Accredited Practising Dietitian

Damien Cox is an Accredited Sports Dietitian and Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than a decade of experience across health, fitness, bodybuilding, and clinical dietetics.

Alongside coaching, Damien has worked in hospital settings supporting people with diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, and eating disorders. This clinical background is especially valuable when body composition or training goals need to be considered alongside medical or digestive concerns.

As a physique athlete, lifelong team-sport competitor, and father, Damien understands how training goals need to fit around work, family, and changing life demands. His coaching is practical and supportive, with a strong focus on helping clients apply recommendations consistently.

Professional Specialties

  • Body composition, fat loss, muscle gain, recomposition

  • Bodybuilding specific coaching for competitors

  • Performance nutrition for strength and team sport athletes

  • Clinical nutrition alongside performance goals

  • Chronic condition management integrated with physique goals

  • Sustainable lifestyle and family-balanced coaching

Lauren Stevens

Accredited Practising Dietitian & SPORTS DIETITIAN

Lauren Stevens is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and experienced physique coach with more than a decade in the fitness industry. She works with everyday lifters through to competitive physique athletes, combining nutrition, training, and behaviour change to support body composition and health goals.

As a competitive natural IFBB bikini athlete, Lauren understands the demands of building muscle, improving body composition, and preparing for competition. She is known for explaining complex concepts clearly and helping clients understand the reasoning behind their approach.

Her coaching is calm, supportive, and practical, with attention given to progress that can fit alongside everyday life.

Professional Specialties

  • Body recomposition, fat loss, and muscle gain

  • Bodybuilding contest preparation and off-season development

  • Nutrition and training for physique development

  • Metabolic health

  • Behaviour change and long-term habit development

TALIA O’BRIEN

Accredited Practising Dietitian & SPORTS DIETITIAN

Talia O’Brien is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and coach with a background in nutrition science and psychology.

After completing her Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, Talia developed a particular interest in gut health, female athlete nutrition, and energy availability. As a competitive physique athlete, she understands the demands of training and physique development from direct experience.

Talia works with competitors and non-competitors, particularly women pursuing body composition, strength, or performance goals. Her coaching is empathetic and practical, with behaviour change strategies used to help clients apply nutrition guidance consistently.

Professional Specialties

  • Fat loss, muscle gain, body recomposition

  • Bodybuilding and competition preparation

  • Gut health and digestive concerns

  • Energy availability and female athlete nutrition

  • Behaviour change and sustainable habit development

NOT SURE WHO IS THE RIGHT FIT?

You do not need to choose a dietitian before enquiring.

Tell us about your goals, preferences, and the kind of support you are looking for, and we will help match you with the team member whose experience and coaching style best suit your needs.

If you already have a preferred dietitian, you can let us know when you enquire.