Jennifer Dawne Baxter
Peak Health & Nutrition
About
Jennie is a very versatile dietitian who specialises in areas of Paediatrics, FODMAPs, RPAH Elimination diet, Cardiac health, Renal health, Malnutrition and General dietetics. Jennie has been a dietitian for over 20 years, and has worked in a variety of settings in metropolitan and rural Melbourne, including Community Rehabilitation working in Cardiac, Pulmonary, and general rehabilitation. Jennie has also worked in private practice for over 20 years specialising in weight management, Diabetes, Gastrointestinal Disorders such as IBS, and Paediatrics.
Jennie has personal experience with food allergies cooking for her family with dairy allergies, mild FODMAP intolerances and food chemical intolerances as well as fueling her 4 active children in a variety of sports.
Approach: Versatile and experienced; non-judgmental, safe and supportive space; evidence-based practice; collaborative approach with GPs and other allied health professionals.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, with weight management listed as a specialisation. Practice also offers a non-diet/HAES approach through other dietitians, but Jennifer's own profile emphasises evidence-based clinical dietetics.
Bariatric surgery listed as an area of practice in the Dietitians Australia directory.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Peak Health & Nutrition
Murray House Clinic, Level 1, 14 Langmore Lane, Berwick VIC 3806 (Jennifer's primary location); practice also at 1117 Main Road, Eltham VIC 3095 (head office listed in DA directory as 1/1137 Main Road)
Multiple Locations
Practice operates across four locations: Eltham, Alphington (781 Heidelberg Road), Croydon (Shop MM03 Croydon Central, 5-15 Kent Avenue), and Berwick (Level 1, 14 Langmore Lane). Jennifer is based at Berwick and available for telehealth from other locations.
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian); over 20 years of dietetic experience
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider; Medicare rebates may be available (e.g. via GP Management Plan/EPC). Specific rebate amounts not stated.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Plan type details (plan-managed/self-managed/agency-managed) not specified.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Specific funds not listed.
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