I am not a 'diet Nazi'. I love food. And I want you to love food and eat the foods you and your family enjoy and which will fit in with your lifestyle.
My aim is for clients to stop dieting, and to change the way they view food and eating. To achieve a healthy relationship with food, and still be able to eat their favourite treats. I will help you to make small sustainable changes which will dramatically improve and enrich your health and your life.
I will be as gentle and compassionate with you as I would like for you to be with yourself, but I will also be tough when the need arises. I practice what I preach – I know how hard it can be to make changes, and stay motivated. I will help you cut through the overwhelming amount of nutrition advice and health trends out there...
You can escape the dieting cycle. The best advice isn't always trendy or sexy….. but I promise you proven techniques and information, backed by science and a flexible, personalised care plan which puts your long-term health first.
Approach: Compassionate, non-judgmental, supportive but firm when needed; practical and science-based; anti-fad-diet; emphasises sustainable lifestyle change and mindful eating
Weight Loss Approach
Sustainable lifestyle change over short-term dieting. Focuses on building a healthy, happy relationship with food through small, sustainable changes. Evidence-based, personalised, and mindful eating-informed.
Anti-fad-diet philosophy; emphasises moderation and long-term habits over quick fixes.
Personalised meal plans
Areas of Expertise
Weight lossFood allergy and intoleranceFODMAPsCoeliac diseaseGastrointestinal disorders (IBS, IBD, Crohn's, constipation)Bowel healthPCOSDiabetesThyroid conditionsIron deficiency and nutritional deficienciesChild nutritionIntroducing solids and fussy eatingVegan and vegetarian dietsSports nutritionHealthy eating advice
Pricing
Service
Fee
Shopping Tour
$40
Home Consultation
$230 (60 min)
Cancellation Policy
50% fee applies within 24 hours of appointment
Group Presentations
Price on request
Review Consultation Virtual
$90 (30 min)
Initial Consultation Virtual
$180 (60 min)
Five Week Weight Loss Package
$480 (initial 60 min + 4 x 30 min reviews + tailored meal plan)
Review Consultation In Person
$90 (30 min)
Initial Consultation In Person
$180 (60 min)
Aia Vitality Review Consult Virtual
$28 (25 min)
Aia Vitality Initial Consult Virtual
$40 (40 min)
Medicare Rebates
Medicare rebates available with a Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan from a GP. DVA patients can also claim via Medicare with a GP referral. Online consultations are claimable through Medicare.
Dietitians Australia (formerly Dietitians Association of Australia)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available with a Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) plan from a GP. DVA patients can also claim via Medicare with a GP referral. Online consultations are claimable through Medicare.
DVA
Yes – DVA provider; GP referral required
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available depending on fund and cover. Instant claiming via HICAPS. AIA Vitality members have specific discounted rates.
Referral
GP referral required for Medicare and DVA rebates; self-referral possible otherwise
Book a Consultation
60 minutes; covers assessment and treatment planning. Available in-person, virtual, or as a home visit.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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