Our dietitians have expertise in the management of a range of different nutrition-related conditions. An individual consultation will focus on assessing the problem, determining achievable goals and developing strategies to help with management.

Conditions that we can help manage include:

Weight Management

• Weight Loss
• Disordered Eating and Binge Eating Disorder

Diabetes and related conditions

• Type1 Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes
• Gestational Diabetes
• Pre-diabetes (Impaired Glucose Tolerance)

Metabolic Disorders

• Metabolic Syndrome (Syndrome X)
• Insulin Resistance
• Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Fatty Liver

Heart Health

• Cholesterol
• Triglycerides
• Hypertension

Gastrointestinal Disorders

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Coeliac Disease
• Gastro Oesophageal reflux Disease (GORD)
• Crohn’s Disease
• Ulcerative Colitis
• Constipation

Food Intolerance

Anaemia

Osteoporosis

Healthy Eating

• Nutrition Support (during illness or cancer treatment)
• General Nutrition and Healthy Eating
• Healthy Eating in Pregnancy
• Healthy Family Eating
• Vegetarian Eating

Consultations are by appointment. The initial consultation will usually take an hour. This will involve collecting personal information including your medical history, weight history, usual eating pattern and your level of activity.

This information will be used to develop an individualized eating plan to meets your goals. We will provide you with relevant information, counselling and coaching to help you implement change. A follow-up appointment is usually recommended within 2-4 weeks. A follow-up appointment will take 20 to 40 minutes.

A doctor’s referral is not necessary. However, any pathology reports or other relevant medical information can be useful.

Diabetes Education

Both our dietitians are qualified diabetes educators and can assist you with diabetes self management. Topics of interest may include:

• What is diabetes? What can I expect?
• Treatment options for diabetes including diet, tablets and insulin
• Blood glucose monitoring
  • Which monitor is best for me?
  • How to monitor blood glucose?
  • What do my results mean?
• Stabilizing your treatment to avoid the highs and lows of blood glucose
• Insulin Therapy
  • Starting insulin therapy
  • Using insulin devices
  • Sharps disposal
  • Insulin and carbohydrate counting
  • Using insulin pumps
• Reducing your risk of developing diabetes complications

Group Education Sessions

We are in the process of developing group diabetes education sessions. These sessions aim develop skills to self manage your diabetes.

Watch this space for a start date.

Aged Care

Our dietitians are available to assist clients in aged care facilities with nutritional support and management. Home visits can be arranged for individual assessment.

Group Home

Residents of group homes can be seen by our dietitians for individual assessment and management. Home visits can be arranged or an appointment booked at the rooms with a carer attending with the client.

More information on our educational services.