Jane McLeay
Optimum Intake
About
At Optimum Intake, we believe being healthy is more than the foods we eat — it relies on a healthy attitude towards nutrition and an appreciation of how the human body functions. Our integrative approach addresses both the nutritional and behavioural aspects of eating. We want to move you away from the restrictive dieting mentality (where the success rate is at best 5%) and instead embrace the Non-Diet Approach and Intuitive Eating — a gentler, more sustainable path.
Our 20+ HAES and non-diet dietitians combine decades of experience, skilled knowledge, and client-centred care. We work with you to create tailored plans so you feel heard, inspired, and empowered to reach your goals. All clients receive evidence-based, individualised strategies to improve digestion, sleep, bloods, mood, and physical health — without the fads and frustration.
Approach: Compassionate, client-centred, non-diet and HAES-aligned, intuitive eating framework, evidence-based, integrative (nutritional + behavioural), non-judgmental and inclusive
Weight Loss Approach
Non-diet approach / Health at Every Size (HAES). Focuses on sustainable habits, intuitive eating, body acceptance, and internal hunger/fullness cues rather than calorie counting, food diaries, or achieving a specific weight. Explicitly moves clients away from restrictive dieting.
Supports total health enhancement and wellbeing rather than weight loss as a primary goal.
Yes. Optimum Intake offers dedicated dietitian-led nutrition support for clients using or considering GLP-1 medications (semaglutide/Ozempic/Wegovy, tirzepatide/Mounjaro, liraglutide/Saxenda). Dedicated service page at /services/weight-management/glp-1-medications-and-weight-loss-support/. Blog post on weight regain after GLP-1 medications indicates focus on long-term dietary habits alongside medication.
Yes. Post-bariatric surgery nutrition support offered. Described as 'customised dietary plans that support your recovery and reduce the risk of nutritional deficiencies.' Service page at /services/bariatric-nutrition-care/.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Optimum Intake
Level 2/163 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow NSW 2299 (Newcastle clinic). Also: 17/19 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW (Central Coast clinic, Arc Business Village).
Multiple Locations
Yes. Two clinic locations: Broadmeadow (Newcastle) and Tuggerah (Central Coast). Also offer home visits and Australia-wide telehealth.
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. GP referral required to claim Medicare rebates (Chronic Disease Management/EPC plan implied). Specific rebate amounts not stated.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider. Plan-managed, self-managed, and/or agency-managed details not explicitly stated.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates accepted. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
No referral required to book. A GP referral is required to claim Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
Described as a nutritional assessment – a collaborative session to get to know the client, understand their needs, and form a personalised plan. Duration not explicitly stated.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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