Anca Mariana Vereen
Anca Vereen (also associated with Vereen Health)
About
As a leading Melbourne Dietitian, Nutritionist, and Somatic Psychotherapist, I can help you reconnect with your body, understand its unique needs, and create a personalised lifestyle roadmap to lasting health. My approach empowers you to trust your body and become your own health expert, so you can feel balanced, clear and vital every day. I specialise in helping women manage hormonal weight gain linked to perimenopause, menopause, thyroid imbalances, and PCOS.
My personalised plans address metabolism, gut health, emotional eating, and stress to support sustainable weight loss. I developed the B.ME® lifestyle — a holistic approach that addresses the root cause of imbalance and teaches you how to care for yourself physically, mentally, emotionally, and energetically.
Sustainable weight loss isn't about punishment or restriction. It's about reconnection.
Approach: Warm, holistic, root-cause, integrative body-mind-energy approach; science-backed but also incorporates somatic therapy and sound healing; empowering and non-restrictive; personalised and compassionate
Weight Loss Approach
Holistic, root-cause approach integrating personalised nutrition, lifestyle modification, mindset, somatic body awareness, and psychotherapy. Focuses on hormonal balance, gut health, emotional eating, stress management, sleep and nervous system regulation. Branded methodology called 'B.
ME® lifestyle'. Anti-restriction philosophy — sustainable weight loss through reconnection with the body rather than calorie cutting or deprivation. Targets women 30+, perimenopausal and menopausal clients especially.
Areas of Expertise
Client Reviews
Success Story
Client Sarah: Lost 8kg over 10-week Optimise program; resolved bloating, brain fog lifted, improved gut health and skin clarity, Client Denise: Lost 8kg of fat, resolved joint pain (back, knees, fingers), improved sleep — aged over 50, Client Reena: Achieved desired weight loss within 4 months alongside hormonal balance, Client Hannah: Lost weight post two pregnancies, maintained weight loss for over a year
“Anca's weight loss advice has lead to me overall feeling better. Not only did I lose 8kgs of fat but my back, knee and finger joints no longer hurt due to my clean diet, I am sleeping better and am feeling so much better within myself. I am over 50 and my body feels great. I would highly recommend Anca as a weight loss dietitian to anyone looking for a holistic approach to great health.”
— Denise
“I did Anca's Optimise 10 week program and gained great results. My previous 18 months had been so stressful... I dropped 8kg, my gut just feels so much lighter and feels like it functions more efficiently, my skin has been so clear too! Although I have finished my 10 weeks I am determined to stick to my program and continue to gain results.”
— Sarah
“After being extremely unsatisfied with the amount of weight that I put on during the time of my two pregnancies and after... I found her assessment of me very thorough. Her approach is very holistic. I never knew that I could lose weight and not feel hungry, tired, depressed, crave junk food, and lack energy. I can maintain this plan as it is for quality of life and not just for a quick weight loss. I have not put on any of the weight that I lost last year.”
— Hannah
Location
Anca Vereen (also associated with Vereen Health)
Lv 1, 269 Inkerman St, Balaclava, Melbourne VIC (website footer); South Melbourne VIC 3205 (DA directory)
Get directionsQualifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
- Accredited Somatic Psychotherapist
- Sound Therapist
- Breathing Coach
- Nutrigenomics Specialist
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available with a valid GP referral under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan. Rebate stated as $58 per session for first 5 sessions. Psychotherapy/somatic therapy sessions are not claimable through Medicare.
NDIS
NDIS provider — plan type details not specified on website
DVA
DVA provider
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available for dietetics consultations (specific funds not listed). Psychotherapy/somatic therapy may be partially covered by private health insurers offering alternative or mental health extras.
Referral
GP referral required to access Medicare rebates; self-referral appears possible otherwise
Book a Consultation
90-minute comprehensive health assessment covering medical history, lifestyle, hormones, digestion, stress, sleep, emotional health and goals. Client leaves with a tailored roadmap and personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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