Jessica Amy Buchanan
JB Dietetics / Templestowe Health Hub
About
As a non-diet, credentialed eating disorder dietitian, I offer a gentle and compassionate approach as I help you find freedom and healing. Nourishing our bodies has been complicated by diet culture, weight stigma and food rules. I believe that food serves many benefits — comfort, connection, enjoyment, pleasure, energy, and nourishment.
I approach nutrition therapy from a weight-inclusive perspective; I don't attribute value to your weight or shape. I can help you explore ways of sustainably improving your health, without focusing so much on weight. My therapeutic frameworks include Health at Every Size (HAES), Intuitive Eating, Non-Dieting Principles, Mindful Eating, and Responsive Feeding Therapy.
I've also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
Approach: Gentle, compassionate, non-judgmental, trauma-informed, weight-neutral, client-centred. Values autonomy — client sets the pace and goals. Works collaboratively with client's broader treatment team. Has personal lived experience of an eating disorder.
Weight Loss Approach
Weight-neutral, non-diet approach. Jessica explicitly does not focus on weight loss or attribute value to weight/shape. She uses Health at Every Size (HAES), Intuitive Eating, Non-Dieting Principles, and Mindful Eating frameworks.
She can help clients explore 'weight concerns' from a weight-neutral perspective but does not offer traditional weight loss programs or calorie-deficit approaches.
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Location
JB Dietetics / Templestowe Health Hub
286 Manningham Road, Lower Templestowe VIC 3107 (Templestowe Health Hub)
Multiple Locations
In-person at Templestowe Health Hub; telehealth available Australia-wide.
Qualifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC_D)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
- ANZAED (Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available via: (1) Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) – up to 5 dietetic sessions, rebate of $61.80 per session; (2) Eating Disorder Treatment Plan (EDTP) – up to 20 dietetic sessions, rebate of $61.80 per session. Medicare Safety Net may increase rebates further. GP referral/plan required to access rebates but not required to book.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Clients advised to check eligibility with their insurer. Cannot claim private health rebate on sessions already billed under Medicare.
Referral
No GP referral required to book. However, a Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDMP) or Eating Disorder Treatment Plan (EDTP) from a GP is needed to access Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
50-60 minute dietary assessment. Client shares their story, explores nutrition concerns and goals, and begins establishing a therapeutic relationship. GP may recommend further medical assessments.
Session summary sent to treatment team (with consent). Intake forms completed beforehand. Optional free 15-minute discovery call available prior to booking.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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