Deanna Cook
High Country Nutrition and Dietetics
About
Hi, I'm Deanna, Accredited Practising Dietitian and mum to three little ones. I have worked in nutrition and dietetics for over eleven years, both here in Australia, and overseas, in Canada. I am passionate about paediatric nutrition, gut health and sports dietetics, and I have completed further education in these areas.
I'm here to empower you with the skills and confidence to support you and your family to love food again. My approach will set you up for a future of eating that enables you to thrive. At High Country Nutrition and Dietetics, we believe that everyone deserves access to clear, evidence-based nutrition support.
You are the expert on your own body, and our role is to guide and support you on your journey toward better health.
Approach: Evidence-based, empowering, partnership-focused. Nurturing and non-judgemental. Centres on client as expert of their own body; works alongside clients and their healthcare team.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, partnership-focused approach. Works alongside clients to create a safe, nurturing space for lasting positive changes. Offers weight management under LCHF/ketogenic dietary approaches as well as general healthy eating.
Overweight and obesity listed as an area of practice.
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
- Gp Chronic Condition Management Plan: 5 allied health sessions per calendar year; rebate approximately $61.80 per visit. Eligible for conditions including diabetes, cancer, high cholesterol, weight concerns, IBS. No bulk billing — fee paid upfront, Medicare claim made on client's behalf.
- Eating Disorders Plan: Up to 20 sessions per calendar year; rebate approximately $61.80 per visit.
- Referral Required: GP referral required to access Medicare rebates (CCMP or EDP). No referral required to self-refer privately.
Location
High Country Nutrition and Dietetics
Two locations: Wangaratta Allied Health Hub, Wangaratta VIC 3677; Alpine Allied Health Hub, Myrtleford VIC
Multiple Locations
Yes
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics (Hons)
- University of Sydney
- 2012
- Bachelor of Applied Science
- Exercise and Sports Science
- University of Sydney
- 2012
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Sports Dietitian
- Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) approach to feeding-trained therapist
- FODMAP-trained dietitian
- Monash University
- Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
- Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
- Gp Chronic Condition Management Plan: 5 allied health sessions per calendar year; rebate approximately $61.80 per visit. Eligible for conditions including diabetes, cancer, high cholesterol, weight concerns, IBS. No bulk billing — fee paid upfront, Medicare claim made on client's behalf.
- Eating Disorders Plan: Up to 20 sessions per calendar year; rebate approximately $61.80 per visit.
- Referral Required: GP referral required to access Medicare rebates (CCMP or EDP). No referral required to self-refer privately.
NDIS
- Notes: Not currently able to provide NDIS-funded service to agency-managed participants.
DVA
Referral form accepts DVA clients (referral form mentions DVA as a funding type)
Private Health
Private health insurance with dietetics cover accepted; clients claim rebate from their fund directly using the receipt. Both in-person and telehealth consultations supported (clients advised to confirm telehealth coverage with their fund).
Referral
No referral required to book. GP referral (CCMP or EDP) required to access Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
50 minutes. Includes: analysis of current and past medical history (blood tests, medications), lifestyle and symptom assessment, dietary assessment (meal patterns, relationship with food, likes/dislikes), goal-setting to create an individualised plan. Food diary 2-3 days prior may be helpful but not required.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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