Katelyn Mary Paterson
Desert Dietitians
About
Desert Dietitians is your go-to for nutrition expertise in Central Australia. We prioritise evidence-based nutrition solutions over fad diets, offering practical methods to promote better health. With over a decade in Australia's unique landscape, our team collaborates with healthcare providers like Anyinginyi Health Aboriginal Corporation and Healthy Living NT to deliver tailored nutrition programs.
We support weight concerns, women's health, gut health, paediatric nutrition, disability nutrition, chronic disease, and more. We help you create your meal plan, discuss your goals and build strategies to reach them. We offer a Mealtime Therapy program using Responsive Feeding techniques as endorsed by WHO.
We are passionate about providing realistic nutrition advice and goals to meet your nutrition needs.
Approach: Realistic, evidence-based, goal-oriented, collaborative, strength-based and neurodiversity-affirming; passionate about culturally safe and responsive care
Weight Loss Approach
Non-prescriptive, person-centred approach focused on helping clients feel the best version of themselves; acknowledges weight loss as one possible goal alongside broader wellbeing; provides meal plans, goal-setting and behavioural strategies. Explicitly avoids fad diets in favour of evidence-based nutrition.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Desert Dietitians
Shop 4/8 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs NT 0870 (upstairs – lift or stairs access via Central Clinic)
Multiple Locations
Primary location: Shop 4/8 Gregory Terrace, Alice Springs. Directory lists 8/02 Todd St as mailing address. Home visits available. Remote community outreach also provided.
Qualifications
- Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics (Griffith University)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- AOD (Advanced Dietitian designation noted in profile)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider; accepts GP Management Plans (EPC/chronic disease management plans) with Medicare rebates available. Medicare group sessions also available.
NDIS
NDIS registered provider. Services include enteral feeding regimes, feeding aversions and feeding therapy, neuro-affirming therapy and recommendations, and menu development. Accepts plan-managed and self-managed participants (referral form available on website). All management types not explicitly confirmed.
Private Health
Private health rebates available depending on level of cover (no specific funds named).
Referral
No GP referral required to self-refer; however, a GP management plan can be used for Medicare rebates. NDIS referral form available.
Book a Consultation
Nutrition assessment plus goal setting and treatment plan. Covers introducing solids, infant/child nutrition, weight management, women's health, pregnancy, chronic disease, gut health, and general health.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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