Caitlin Kemp
Accelerate Nutrition
About
Accelerate Nutrition offers: 'There's no single way of eating that suits everyone, and that's okay. Our job is to help you find balance in your eating without unnecessary restriction.' On weight support: 'If you've been told to just lose weight without being offered real support or advice, you're not alone.
Our clinical dietitians offer weight concern support that's focused on your health, your lifestyle, and your relationship with food—not just the number on the scale… No weigh-ins unless you ask for them. No shame, no blame, no rigid plans. Yes to nuance, lived experience, and practical advice.
' On private clients: 'You don't need a referral. You don't need a diagnosis. You just need to be ready to have a chat about food… It starts with conversation.
No awkward weigh-ins. No being told which foods to cut out. Just a relaxed chat about your health, your routine, and what you want from food.
Approach: Warm, compassionate, practical; non-judgmental; listens before planning; no food rules or shame; person-first and respectful of lived experience; builds realistic habits rather than imposing rigid plans.
Weight Loss Approach
Person-first, compassionate approach focused on sustainable habit change and relationship with food rather than scales or restriction. No weigh-ins unless requested. No rigid food rules or shame.
Explores eating patterns, appetite, emotional/stress eating, and builds realistic long-term food routines. Acknowledges weight is complex (genetics, hormones, medication, life). Focuses on how the client lives, not how much they weigh.
Supports patients who are starting or considering weight loss medications such as Ozempic or Wegovy, mentioned as part of weight support services. Provides nutritional guidance around these medications as prescribed by doctors.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Accelerate Nutrition
Dandenong clinic (Fridays); Glenroy clinic; telehealth/online practice. Full street addresses not provided on website.
Multiple Locations
Dandenong, Glenroy, and telehealth. Home visits across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics with Honours (Monash University)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
- Completed Monash University 'Low FODMAP Diet for IBS' Course
- Completed Inside Out 'Training Clinicians in Eating Disorders' Course
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available for clients with a GP Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan (previously called EPC). Rebate applies to part of the appointment fee. Clients encouraged to ask about eligibility.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider. Caitlin offers telehealth NDIS support. The practice also provides home visits to homes, group homes, and residential facilities for NDIS participants.
DVA
DVA provider (confirmed via Dietitians Australia directory listing).
Private Health
Private health extras cover may provide a rebate for part of the appointment fee. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
No referral required. Self-referral welcomed. GP referral/CDM plan is optional but enables Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
Starts with a relaxed conversation about diet, habits, health, and goals. No awkward weigh-ins. Resources and recommendations emailed as a summary after the appointment.
Personalised nutrition plans are an optional extra service after the initial appointment.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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