Ruby Davegun

Verified Professional Verified Professional
Verified Professional

Every professional displayed on Nutritionist Resource has been independently verified by our team to ensure they have suitable credentials to practise.

HCPC registered dietitian, Paediatric expert

About me

Hi, I’m Ruby.

I’m a registered dietitian based in London, with a specialist focus on helping babies, children and young people who have feeding challenges, neurodivergent needs, or more complex nutritional requirements.

I often work with families who feel anxious, stuck or unsure about what to do next, especially when mealtimes feel difficult or feeding hasn’t gone the way they imagined. My style is compassionate, practical and neuro-affirming. I support children as they are, respecting their differences rather than trying to fit them into rigid expectations.

I don’t believe there’s one “correct” way for a child to eat. Every young person’s relationship with food develops differently, and my role is to support nourishment, growth, safety and overall wellbeing while honouring sensory preferences, routines and personality. Whether a child is eating very small amounts, has a narrow list of accepted foods, is experiencing weight or growth concerns, or relies on tube feeding, I work with families to create realistic, pressure-free plans that feel achievable in everyday life.

Providing culturally aware and inclusive care is also important to me. I aim to make nutrition guidance feel clear, respectful and empowering for all families. I work closely with parents, carers, schools and healthcare professionals, so support feels joined-up and you’re never facing feeding struggles on your own.

At Dietitian Fit & Co, my aim is to help families feel listened to, understood and more confident, gradually shifting feeding from something overwhelming to something calmer and more manageable.

Training, qualifications & experience

Qualifications

• HCPC Registered Dietitian

• BSc (Hons) Dietetics

• Degree in Human Nutrition

• ISAK Level 1 Anthropometrist (growth and body measurements)


Specialist Areas

• Paediatric nutrition (infants, children and adolescents)

• Infant feeding and introduction to solids

• Feeding difficulties and selective eating

• ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

• Neuro-affirming nutrition care (including autism and ADHD)

• Sensory-related feeding differences

• Growth concerns, faltering growth and failure to thrive

• Micronutrient deficiencies (iron, vitamin D, B12, etc.)

• Supportive, non-diet approach to weight management in children

• Enteral (tube) feeding

• Blended diets for tube-fed children (balanced, safe, family-led)

• Support with transitioning between blended and commercial feeds

• Complex medical and developmental conditions

• Family-centred and culturally inclusive nutrition support

Nutrition topics

Information about health conditions (*)

Nutritional therapy can help enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting nutritional therapy or making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Fees

£60.00 - £165.00

Health Insurance/EAP

  • BUPA
  • Axa Health
  • Health Assured
  • Aviva
  • Saga
  • Vitality
  • WPA
  • Allianz
  • Healix

Additional information

£149 initial consultation 

£55 to £105 for follow-up consultations

1 hour consultation with a dietitian specialist to set goals and objectives together.

  • Each session is fully bespoke to you.
  • Detailed personalised meal guide included.
  • Additional tools needed for successful results included.

https://dietitianfit.co.uk/book-now/

When I work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Early morning
Morning
Early afternoon
Late afternoon
Evening

London, Greater London, SW19

Dietitian Fit, 17 Cavendish Square, London, Greater London, W1G 0PH

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

DBS check

In England and Wales, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly known as CRB) carry out criminal records checks for individuals working with vulnerable groups, such as children. To find out more, visit gov.uk , or contact this professional directly

Online platforms

Zoom

Social