Aliya Nayyar Ghaznavi
Ascend Women's Health AU
About
At Ascend Women's Health AU, we help you wade through the overwhelming world of conflicting nutrition advice so you can feel more in control with yourself. Whether you have tried restrictive diets, medications, or supplements, we use nutrition and lifestyle changes to get you tangible results and relief from symptoms like chronic fatigue, bloating, gut issues, and pain. We help women confused about their symptoms feel like themselves again without guessing, undermining their experience, or diminishing it down to 'period' symptoms.
You do not need more 'discipline' – you need a strategy that works to get you the relief you have been searching for.
Approach: Non-judgmental, empowering, evidence-based; validates women's experiences and focuses on practical strategies rather than restriction or 'discipline'
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle changes; focuses on strategy over restriction, avoiding restrictive diets in favour of tangible symptom relief and health improvement
Areas of Expertise
Location
Ascend Women's Health AU
17 Watling Avenue, West Hoxton NSW 2171 (online practice only — no in-person consultations indicated)
Get directionsQualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebate of $60 per session with a Chronic Disease Management Plan (EPC/CDM plan from GP). Medicare Provider registered.
Referral
GP referral required to access Medicare rebate (Chronic Disease Management Plan); self-referral appears possible otherwise
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