Courtney Lea Baleato
Optimum Intake Dietitians
About
At Optimum Intake, we've taken a new approach to health and wellbeing — bringing people an alternative to restrictive dieting. We want to move you away from the restrictive dieting mentality (where the success rate is at best 5%) as it doesn't lead to improvements in health, physically or mentally. Instead, we use Intuitive Eating and the Non-Diet Approach, helping you feel energised, satisfied with what you eat, and rediscover the pleasure of eating.
Our integrative approach addresses both the nutritional and behavioural aspects of eating. We believe in total health enhancement rather than weight loss as a goal, self-acceptance and respect for body diversity, listening to internal hunger and satiety cues, and the joy of movement. All clients receive evidence-based, individualised strategies to improve digestion, sleep, bloods, mood, and physical health in a healthy, enjoyable and sustainable way.
Approach: Compassionate, client-centred, non-diet and HAES-aligned. Warm and inclusive — 'we listen first, speak second.' Non-judgmental, integrative approach addressing both nutritional and behavioural aspects of eating. Flexible and practical.
Weight Loss Approach
Non-diet approach, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size (HAES) framework. Focuses on sustainable habits rather than weight loss as a primary goal — building positive relationship with food, listening to internal hunger/fullness cues, self-acceptance and body respect. Does not use weighing/measuring foods, detailed food diaries, calorie plans, or 'diet' foods.
Addresses both nutritional and behavioural aspects of eating.
Yes. Optimum Intake offers dedicated dietitian-led nutrition support for clients using or considering GLP-1 medications (semaglutide/Ozempic/Wegovy, tirzepatide/Mounjaro, liraglutide/Saxenda). A dedicated service page exists at /services/weight-management/glp-1-medications-and-weight-loss-support/. Blog content covers weight regain after GLP-1 cessation and why dietitian support matters for long-term success.
Yes. Post-bariatric surgery nutrition support offered — customised dietary plans to support recovery and reduce risk of nutritional deficiencies. Service page at /services/bariatric-nutrition-care/
Areas of Expertise
Location
Optimum Intake Dietitians
7/19 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259 (also referred to as Arc Business Village, 17/19 Reliance Dr Tuggerah)
Multiple Locations
Yes — two clinic locations: (1) Tuggerah, NSW (Arc Business Village, 17/19 Reliance Dr, Tuggerah NSW 2259); (2) Broadmeadow, Newcastle NSW (Level 2, 165 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow — within Myrtle Oak Clinic). Telehealth available Australia-wide.
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available. GP referral (EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan) required to claim Medicare rebate. No further detail on rebate amounts provided.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider. Offers disability dietitian and nutrition support services. Plan-managed, self-managed and agency-managed details not specified.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
No referral required to book. A GP referral is required to claim Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
Nutritional assessment focused on getting to know the client — collaborative, participatory session to form a personalised care plan. Clients matched with a dietitian suited to their needs via Care Coordinator intake process.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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