With 15 years of experience as a clinical dietitian, I've had the privilege of working with both individuals and groups to address their unique nutrition and health needs. I've supported countless adults and children within the local health sector and a tertiary hospital. I understand what it feels like to be on the other side of the consulting table – a positive experience where you feel truly heard can make all the difference.
My aim is to validate your experience, take the time to understand your situation, and walk alongside you on your journey. I'm deeply passionate about prevention – working toward a balanced, diverse diet tailored to your individual needs lowers the risk of many health issues and enhances physical and mental well-being. Many nutrition-related problems can be alleviated or reversed with dietary changes.
Eating well is key to living well. No trends – just real, nourishing food to support your body and mind.
Approach: Empathetic, validating and person-centred; aims to make clients feel truly heard and understood; focuses on sustainable, long-term strategies with no fad diets
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, sustainable long-term strategies focused on balanced and diverse diet tailored to individual needs. No fad diets or trends – real, nourishing food to support body and mind. Emphasises prevention and individualised dietary change.
Body composition analysis
Areas of Expertise
Aged careAnorexia/eating disordersAnthropometryBreastfeedingCancer/oncologyChild nutritionCoeliac diseaseDiabetes Type 1Diabetes Type 2Diabetes in pregnancyDisabilityEating disorders (EDO)Food allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPsGastrointestinal disordersHeart diseaseHealthy eating adviceInflammatory bowel diseaseIBSInfant feedingKidney/renal diseaseLipid disordersLiver diseaseMalnutritionMetabolic disordersOsteoporosisOverweight and obesityPalliative carePCOSPre-diabetesPregnancy nutritionWeight managementWomen's healthPaediatric nutrition
Pricing
Service
Fee
Home Visit Travel
$1/km from 15 Butterworth Lane, Taree
In Person Initial
$160 (1 hour)
Telehealth Initial
$165 (1 hour)
In Person Follow Up
$90 (30 minutes)
Telehealth Follow Up
$95 (30 minutes)
Late Cancellation Fee
50% of consultation fee (less than 48 hours notice)
Missed Appointment Fee
Full consultation fee
Reports Additional Services
Billed separately – written reports, assessments, quantified micronutrient analysis, enteral feeding plans, individualised menu production
Medicare Rebates
Medicare Care Plan (EPC/chronic disease management plan) referrals accepted. No bulk billing. Rebate of $61.80 applied to above fees. Rebates processed within 24 hours of consultation. Medicare provider number: 4541676H.
Location
Sprout Family Dietetics (consulting at Health Hub Taree)
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours Class 1)
University of Newcastle
2009
Master of Applied Science (Research)
University of Sydney
2022
Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition
Royal Children's Hospital
Melbourne
2019
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) – registration number 09176
Memberships
Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare Care Plan (EPC/chronic disease management plan) referrals accepted. No bulk billing. Rebate of $61.80 applied to above fees. Rebates processed within 24 hours of consultation. Medicare provider number: 4541676H.
NDIS
Self-managed and plan-managed NDIS participants welcome. Adult and paediatric services provided. Clients must confirm dietetic services are covered by their plan prior to attending. If plan cannot cover the appointment, full fee is payable by the client.
DVA
DVA referrals accepted. No cost to the client. Medicare/DVA provider number: 4541676H.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Partial rebate may apply – clients advised to check with their provider as rebates vary.
Referral
GP referral required for Medicare Care Plan rebates; self-referral available for private-paying clients.
Book a Consultation
1 hour duration. In-person or telehealth available.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
Booking link and phone number are shown on verified listings.
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