Annabel Lucy Margareta Johnston
Nutrition For Living
About
I combine a passion for food with science-backed nutrition to guide your health journey. I believe in the power of individuality—each person has their own path to a healthier gut, and I'm here to help you find yours. With personalised support, potential elimination diets to discover your triggers, and meal plans that fit into your life, I'll focus on reducing inflammation and achieving real food freedom.
I'm passionate about creating an empowering space for clients, especially those living with eating disorders or navigating mental health challenges. My approach is trauma-informed, empathetic, and recovery-focused, because I believe that good nutrition starts with feeling understood and supported. As an advocate for inclusivity, I'm dedicated to offering care that's affirming and respectful of all identities, including those in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Motivated by my own experiences with IBS, I focused on learning all I could about managing gut health conditions.
Approach: Trauma-informed, empathetic, recovery-focused, inclusive and affirming (LGBTQIA+ friendly). Practical and personalised; describes herself as easy to talk to, including about sensitive gut/toilet issues. Science-backed but holistic.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, personalised nutrition planning. Weight management support is offered as part of broader chronic disease and gut health care, including tailored meal plans. No explicit mention of calorie-deficit or HAES framework; focus is on food trigger identification, sustainable habits, and addressing underlying conditions.
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Location
Nutrition For Living
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Qualifications
- Master of Dietetic Practice
- Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Studies
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Sports Nutrition (credential)
- Low FODMAP diet certified (IBS)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia (implied via APD listing)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare accepted via GP/Chronic Disease Management Plans (GPCCMPs) and Eating Disorder Plans. Rebate amounts vary by eligibility. Patients pay full fee at appointment and claim back from Medicare.
NDIS
NDIS registered provider. Accepts plan-managed and self-managed clients. Works with autistic adults and support coordinators.
DVA
Yes — DVA Gold Card holders fully funded; DVA White Card holders covered for approved conditions; war widows also eligible. Services include home visits or in-clinic appointments (Brisbane and Cleveland), personalised meal plans, mental health nutrition support, and DVA-approved supplement ordering. Out-of-hours appointments available case-by-case.
Private Health
Private health insurance accepted. Patient pays full fee at appointment and claims rebate from insurer. Rebate amount depends on individual extras cover. Specific fund names not listed.
Referral
No referral required for self-referral. GP referrals also accepted (practice will reach out to patient if referral received). Medicare CDM plan or Eating Disorder Plan referral needed for Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
60-minute initial consultation. Includes detailed food analysis, assessment of macronutrients, micronutrients, nature and intensity of symptoms, and dietary preferences and patterns. Food trigger identification to begin gut healing.
Clients encouraged to pre-complete a Food & Symptom Diary (free download available).
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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