NUTRITION
Nutritional Medicine takes an integrative science based, holistic approach on how nutrition impacts on an individuals health.
A Nutritionist endeavours to understand and treat the cause of health conditions and looks at the relationship between diet/food and disease. They help individuals in changing their eating habits and reaching their goal using food, lifestyle and supplementation recommendations.
WHAT CAN A NUTRITION CONSULT HELP WITH?
General wellbeing and health eating Muscle building and weight loss and management Cardiovascular Health such as High cholesterol, high triglycerides and hypertension Gastrointestinal complaints: IBS, Bloating, Gut health, Diarrhoea / Constipation, Candida Hormonal Imbalances: For both male and females Insulin resistance and type 2 Diabetes Food Intolerances and Allergies Anxiety, Stress, Fatigue and Energy levels Auto-Immune Conditions Sports Nutrition Mens Health Liver Detoxification Skin Issues Personal Meal plansWHAT'S INVOLVED IN A CONSULTATION?
During this initial consultation we will cover:
A thorough medical and family history
Current health concerns
Lifestyle and dietary habits
Health and wellbeing goals
Exercise and activity patterns
Prior to your first consultation we will you send a pre-consultation questionnaire and a food diary, ideally these should completed and returned prior to your appointment. This will allow more time to work on a individually tailored treatment plan for you. Please bring along any previous blood tests and list of medications and/or supplementations
Review consultations are usually 1-4 weeks after the initial appointment, where we will discuss your:
Progress and concerns
Identify any barriers
Assess dietary / lifestyle needs
Private health fund rebates are available for health funds that cover nutrition. Health fund rebates for Nutrtition are available with most funds including NIB, AHM, Medibank private, CBHS, GU Health etc. You must be covered for Nutrition (not just dietetics) in your chosen extras package if you'd like to claim for appointments. Please note: Some funds claim they cover Nutrition services but actually only cover Dietetics. Examples include BUPA, HBA and HCF. If you're with any of these funds, services are not currently claimable. If your fund is not listed or you are unsure if you are covered for Nutrition services, we urge you to contact your fund directly.
A thorough medical and family history Current health concerns Lifestyle and dietary habits Health and wellbeing goals Exercise and activity patternsPrior to your first consultation we will you send a pre-consultation questionnaire and a food diary, ideally these should completed and returned prior to your appointment. This will allow more time to work on a individually tailored treatment plan for you. Please bring along any previous blood tests and list of medications and/or supplementations
Review consultations are usually 1-4 weeks after the initial appointment, where we will discuss your:
Progress and concerns Identify any barriers Assess dietary / lifestyle needsPrivate health fund rebates are available for health funds that cover nutrition. Health fund rebates for Nutrtition are available with most funds including NIB, AHM, Medibank private, CBHS, GU Health etc. You must be covered for Nutrition (not just dietetics) in your chosen extras package if you'd like to claim for appointments. Please note: Some funds claim they cover Nutrition services but actually only cover Dietetics. Examples include BUPA, HBA and HCF. If you're with any of these funds, services are not currently claimable. If your fund is not listed or you are unsure if you are covered for Nutrition services, we urge you to contact your fund directly.
