Denise Burbidge
The Food Clinic
About
Here at The Food Clinic, our Dietitians aim to educate and support individuals to achieve their health goals through evidence based nutrition support. We are located across two clinics within metropolitan Melbourne, Victoria: Heidelberg Heights and Essendon as well as providing remote online, telephone and telehealth services. Opening in 2012, The Food Clinic has grown supporting individual clients to better manage health and chronic conditions such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, coeliac disease and irritable bowel syndrome.
Our Dietitians understand that there is no one size fits all approach to nutrition so work closely with each client to develop food and meal options that will be achievable within their health needs, food preferences, lifestyle and budget.
Approach: Tailored and supportive — individualised approach that accounts for each client's health needs, food preferences, lifestyle and budget. Food-first, practical and sustainable strategies.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, individualised approach — no one-size-fits-all philosophy. Dietitians work closely with each client to develop food and meal options achievable within their health needs, food preferences, lifestyle and budget.
Areas of Expertise
Location
The Food Clinic
Hillcrest Medical Building, 5/18 Bell Street, Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081
Multiple Locations
Two clinics in metropolitan Melbourne: Heidelberg Heights and Essendon
Qualifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider — likely EPC/Chronic Disease Management plan rebates available; specific session numbers and rebate amounts not stated on website.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Team has specialised expertise in nutritional support for individuals with disabilities; experienced in assessing, planning and implementing tailored dietary interventions. Accepts NDIS clients (plan details not specified on website).
DVA
DVA Provider
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available; specific funds not listed.
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