Marie Jane Ward
Northside Nutrition & Dietetics
About
Our dedicated team of accredited practising dietitians will join you on the journey to a more healthy you. We help with confusion about what to eat, managing your weight, pregnancy/breastfeeding/pre-conception nutrition, family nutrition, and diabetes management. Our approach to weight loss focuses on building sustainable habits rather than fad diets — eating less, moving more, mindful eating, consistent patterns, and addressing emotional eating for long-term success.
Approach: Evidence-based, practical, supportive; focuses on sustainable long-term habit change rather than short-term dieting
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, habit-focused approach emphasising sustainable lifestyle change over fad diets. Advocates combining dietary modification with increased physical activity, consistent eating patterns, mindful eating, emotional eating management, and long-term behavioural habits. References research such as the National Weight Control Registry.
Focuses on reduced-energy, lower-fat eating with whole foods rather than restrictive dieting.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Northside Nutrition & Dietetics
Suite 74 Chatswood Village, 47 Neridah Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider (likely EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan eligible); specific rebate amounts not stated
DVA
DVA provider
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