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.
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.
Book a Consultation
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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“APD & AN with 10+ years experience, formerly at a private mental health facility. Evidence-based, non-judgemental approach. Specialises in invisible illnesses, eating disorders, gut health & metabolic conditions.”
Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
“Chantelle Wardini is an APD & AEP at Bites Health Clinic, Bella Vista NSW. Founded in 2010, she leads a team helping 6000+ Australians with weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & sports nutrition.”
“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”
Weight Management · Bariatric Surgery (pre and post) · Anti-Obesity Medications · Disordered Eating
“Amanda Clark (AAPD) has 25+ yrs experience in weight management, bariatric surgery & anti-obesity medication support. Author of Portion Perfection for Bariatrics. Clinics at Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Lismore + Australia-wide telehealth.”
Paediatric nutrition (infants to teens) · Fussy eating · ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Child and teenage nutrition
“Dr Fiona Arrowsmith, PhD APD, paediatric dietitian with 25 years experience. Specialises in tube feeding, fussy eating, ARFID, allergies, NDIS, and child growth from infants to teens.”