Linda May Cumines
Linda Cumines – Pragmatic Dietetic Care
About
Linda Cumines combines the latest scientific information with behavioural strategies to suit individual needs. She was the first cardiac transplant dietitian in Australia and previously wrote a monthly column in the Australian Women's Weekly. Linda enjoys working collaboratively with individuals, families, organisations and companies to cultivate positive mental and physical health outcomes through food.
She has a practical approach to 'delivering the science' in a way that enhances our relationship with food, promoting healthy eating behaviours and strengthening food confidence. She specialises in weight management, diabetes, gastrointestinal and cardiac conditions. She also innovated Nutriloops™ – Australia's first aged-care-specific nutritious biscuit range – and consults to organisations focused on nutrition for ageing Australians.
Approach: Reliable, dynamic, honest, practical and collaborative. Prefers face-to-face consultations. Prioritises client privacy and confidence.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, combining latest scientific information with behavioural strategies tailored to individual needs. Weight inclusive care with body composition focus.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Linda Cumines – Pragmatic Dietetic Care
42 Adelaide St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Multiple Locations
Also consults at Holdsworth House Medical Practice, Darlinghurst (alternate Tuesdays)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Diploma of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Accepts Medicare GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP, formerly EPC). Full payment required upfront; rebate directed to client. Also accepts Medicare Eating Disorder Plan (EDP) referrals on same basis.
NDIS
NDIS provider. Services include dietetic consultation and diet plan development.
DVA
DVA provider – bulk billed
Private Health
All private health funds accepted. No referral required. Direct rebate with gap payment.
Referral
No referral required for private health fund clients. GP referral needed for Medicare chronic disease and eating disorder plans.
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