Amanda Jane Clark
Great Ideas in Nutrition
About
Amanda and her team have particular expertise in the areas of Weight Management, Bariatric Surgery, Use of Anti Obesity Medications, Disordered Eating, Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Type 2 Diabetes. Our online Diet and Nutrition services take a practical focus. Despite the strong clinical and evidence based background of our dietitians, we never fail to apply that evidence to your situation, so you don't just know what to do but also why, how and when to do it.
We will also help to keep you accountable. We keep you on track and aware of your success. When things aren't going so well that's also a perfect time for a therapeutic conversation that turns your attention and focus in a different direction which can be life changing.
Approach: Practical and evidence-based, with a focus on accountability, empathy, and personalised strategies. Staff chosen for knowledge, patience, and ability to devise practical solutions clients feel capable and excited to implement.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based and practical. Focuses on applying clinical evidence to individual situations, behavioural accountability, and practical goal-setting. Specialises in weight management including bariatric surgery support and anti-obesity medications.
Yes. The practice explicitly lists 'Use of Anti Obesity Medications' as an area of particular expertise. They support patients using anti-obesity medications (GLP-1 and other agents prescribed by doctors) with dietary counselling and management.
Extensive. Amanda Clark has been supporting bariatric patients since 1999. Offers pre- and post-bariatric surgery nutrition support and 'Back on Track' dietary support. Experienced with all forms of bariatric surgery including Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, Omega loop/mini gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, and conversions. Offers one-on-one consultancy and comprehensive post-surgery support packages. Also moderates a closed Facebook group 'Bariatric Surgery Eating' and produces the 'Beyond Bariatric Surgery' podcast library.
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Location
Great Ideas in Nutrition
Shop 6, 16-20 Stuart St, Tweed Heads NSW 2487
Multiple Locations
Yes. Gold Coast, Tweed Heads/Coolangatta (NSW/QLD border), and Goonellabah near Lismore in northern NSW. Telehealth available Australia-wide and internationally.
Qualifications
- Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian (AAPD)
- Described as 'Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian which denotes her as a leader within the dietetic field'
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available. Requires Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan or Team Care Arrangement from GP. Up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year (shared across all allied health providers). EPC referral best made out to 'Great Ideas in Nutrition' to allow flexibility to see any practitioner in the practice. Rebates processed directly to bank account after consultation.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Full coverage of fees possible via NDIS. Rebatable services available via telehealth.
DVA
DVA provider. Full coverage of fees possible via DVA.
Private Health
Registered with all private health funds. Check eligibility with individual fund. Cannot claim from both Medicare and private health on same consultation.
Referral
GP referral (EPC/Team Care Arrangement) required for Medicare rebates. Self-referral accepted without rebate.
Book a Consultation
45-50 minutes. Covers: review of health history, assessment of usual food and exercise habits, determining goals, planning a course of action, scheduling optimal follow-up. Includes body composition report, exercise prescription, and computer nutritional analysis where appropriate.
Report sent to referring doctor after consultation.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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