Kerin Patricia Barnard
Bendigo Dietitian – Kerin Barnard
About
A friendly Dietitian service that offers nutrition and physical activity advice as well as ideas to motivate & empower you to better health. Kerin's approach includes teaching in 'easy to understand' ways for different people's needs (including plenty of take home practical fact sheets with lots of great ideas to make it much easier too). This service involves motivational counselling/coaching and addressing each person's personal barriers to achieving long-term lifestyle change (including eating, activity, thinking, environmental, emotional and social factors).
Kerin strongly values working closely with other medical and health professionals to support better health outcomes for people. Kerin is known for her thorough approach with clients and tailoring services to meet individual needs.
Approach: Thorough, holistic and individualised; uses motivational counselling and coaching; addresses thinking habits, mindset, emotional health; teaches in easy-to-understand ways with practical take-home resources; collaborative with other health professionals.
Weight Loss Approach
Holistic and evidence-based approach focusing on long-term lifestyle behaviour change. Includes motivational counselling/coaching, addressing thinking habits and mindset, managing boredom/comfort/emotional eating, reducing appetite and cravings, optimising carbohydrate and protein intake, increasing metabolism, and preserving muscle mass during fat loss. Behaviour change focus rather than solely body weight or appearance.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Bendigo Dietitian – Kerin Barnard
PO Box 4010, Bendigo VIC 3550
Qualifications
- Master of Nutrition & Dietetics (MN&D)
- Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Management - Exercise Science (BAppSciHM-Exercise Science)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider - likely EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan eligible (specific rebate amounts not stated).
NDIS
NDIS provider. Plan-managed/self-managed/agency-managed not specified.
DVA
DVA provider.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available (specific funds not listed).
Book a Consultation
Longer duration blocks available to allow for individual education and support needs. Includes personalised nutrition and exercise advice, motivational counselling, practical take-home fact sheets.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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