Claire Dorans-Knowles
Hunter Dietetics
About
Claire Dorans-Knowles is an APD at Hunter Dietetics specialising in aged care nutrition. She is passionate about improving quality of life for older Australians through food and nutrition.
Approach: Compassionate, warm and friendly; client-centred care with evidence-based guidance. Brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion, working closely with residential aged care facility staff and residents.
Weight Loss Approach
Personalised, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle planning; focuses on sustainable and enjoyable approaches to food and wellbeing; Mediterranean diet approach; lifestyle medicine (small tweaks to nutrition, activity, sleep and stress management); goal-setting tailored to individual lifestyle; anti-yo-yo-diet philosophy
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Location
Hunter Dietetics
1/342 Lake Road, Glendale NSW 2285
Multiple Locations
Two locations: Glendale and Gateshead, NSW
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
- Accredited Nutritionist
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. Patients advised to check with GP or Private Health Insurer for rebate eligibility (e.g. EPC/Chronic Disease Management plan). Further details on fees and rebates available on their website.
Private Health
Patients advised to check with their private health insurer for rebate eligibility. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
Referral letters are listed as useful to bring but appear not to be mandatory. GP referral recommended to access Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
60-minute one-on-one consultation. Covers current diet, lifestyle and medical conditions. Sets health and nutrition goals together.
Includes written information, a healthy eating plan and specific nutrition information for any medical condition.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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