Jorja James Barnes
Jorja Barnes – Dietitian & Nutritionist
About
I'm Jorja, an Accredited Dietitian & Nutritionist who's reversed my own insulin resistance and PCOS. My interest in nutrition was sparked representing Australia in water polo, and I've since found my niche helping clients achieve their personal health goals with food. For the past 10 years I've been working 1:1 with clients in private practice, primarily across women's health, gut health and weight loss — with particular expertise in stubborn hormonal weight due to insulin resistance, PCOS and menopause.
I combine my knowledge with a real-world practical outlook; meals that are super quick, really tasty and easy to prepare play a large role in my approach. I subscribe to the principles of moderation and believe as long as you have a strong dietary foundation, nothing should be off limits. I'm here to help you ditch the fads and restrictive diets and get started on the right path to sustainable results that will last a lifetime.
Approach: Practical, evidence-based, and anti-fad. Focuses on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than quick fixes. Warm, relatable tone; shares personal experience with insulin resistance and PCOS. Emphasises real-world applicability, quick easy meals, and moderation over restriction.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, sustainable approach focused on blood sugar balance, reversing insulin resistance, and metabolic health. Emphasises balanced meals (protein, smart carbs, healthy fats, fibre), anti-inflammatory whole foods, and behavioural change. Anti-fad, anti-restrictive diet philosophy — nothing is off limits with a strong dietary foundation.
Addresses hormonal drivers of weight (insulin resistance, PCOS, menopause) rather than simple calorie counting.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Jorja Barnes – Dietitian & Nutritionist
7/16 Teemangum St, Tugun QLD 4224 (Gold Coast). Consultations are online/virtual only.
Get directionsQualifications
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
- Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Exercise & Movement Science (Distinction)
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness
- Sports Nutrition Course – Australian Institute of Sport
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider — rebates available for chronic disease management (CDM/EPC care plan coordinated by GP). Specific rebate amounts not stated.
Private Health
Registered with private health funds for rebates (specific funds not named).
Referral
GP referral not required for private consultations. A Medicare CDM/EPC care plan from a GP is needed to access Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
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Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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