Jodie Alesha Sheraton
Myrtle Oak Clinic / Optimum Intake Dietitians
About
Optimum Intake Dietitians started in 2007 on the NSW Central Coast, growing to a 20+ team of HAES and non-diet dietitians. We provide personalised, evidence-based nutrition support both in clinic and online across the Central Coast and Newcastle. We adopt a Non-Diet and Intuitive Eating approach — moving clients away from restrictive dieting toward sustainable habits, body acceptance, and a positive relationship with food.
Our integrative approach addresses both nutritional and behavioural aspects of eating. We match each client with the best-suited dietitian for their goals, fostering a collaborative, compassionate, client-centred experience. Services include weight concerns, GLP-1 medication support, bariatric nutrition, eating disorders, child nutrition, chronic health conditions, NDIS disability nutrition, aged care, sports nutrition, women's health, and more.
Approach: Compassionate, non-diet, HAES-aligned, intuitive eating, client-centred, evidence-based, collaborative, integrative (nutritional + behavioural), non-judgmental
Weight Loss Approach
Non-diet approach, Health at Every Size (HAES), intuitive eating. Focuses on sustainable habits rather than weight loss per se — building positive relationship with food, listening to internal hunger/fullness cues, body acceptance, and removing stress of strict dieting. Does not use weighing/measuring foods, detailed food diaries, calorie plans or 'diet' foods.
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 exists at optimumintake.com.au/services/weight-management/glp-1-medications-and-weight-loss-support/. Blog post on weight regain after GLP-1 medications also published.
Yes. Bariatric nutrition support offered — customised dietary plans to support recovery and reduce risk of nutritional deficiencies post-bariatric surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Myrtle Oak Clinic / Optimum Intake Dietitians
17/19 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2258 (Arc Business Village)
Multiple Locations
Yes — Tuggerah (Central Coast) and Broadmeadow (Newcastle). Telehealth available Australia-wide.
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available. A specific GP referral (EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan) is required to claim Medicare. Number of sessions and rebate amounts not specified.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Plan-managed, self-managed, or agency-managed details not specified on website.
DVA
DVA provider.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
No referral required to book. GP referral required only if claiming Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
Nutritional assessment focused on getting to know the client; collaborative approach to develop a personalised plan. Clients matched with the most suitable dietitian for their needs via a Care Coordinator intake call. Duration not explicitly stated.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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