Michelle Angela Theodosi
The Lifestyle Dietitian
About
We are a team of Sydney-based Dietitians dedicated to helping others achieve their health goals. Our passion is to make a healthy lifestyle not only achievable but also sustainable. We know each client is unique with their own goals and challenges.
As Accredited Practising Dietitians and Credentialled Eating Disorder Clinicians, our goal is to assist you in feeling your best through good food and a healthy lifestyle. We believe there are many ways for you to reach your goals — we guide you to find a way that is enjoyable, fits in with your lifestyle and, most importantly, sustainable for a lifetime. Through a grounding in science and the most up-to-date research, we ensure you are taking the right steps to make a positive impact on your total health — physical, social and psychological.
Approach: Compassionate and non-judgmental; evidence-based with a psychological lens; sustainable and non-restrictive; collaborative and personalised; strong focus on mindset and relationship with food alongside physical health.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, sustainable lifestyle change focus. Non-diet leaning with emphasis on behavioural change and mindset. Rejects fad diets in favour of long-term sustainable habits.
Uses motivational interviewing and psychological principles (dual qualification in psychology). Holistic approach encompassing physical, social and psychological health. Motto: 'It's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change.
Yes. The practice actively supports patients on GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro). Support includes personalised nutrition guidance to manage digestive side effects (bloating, constipation, nausea, reflux), optimising meal composition and timing, protecting muscle mass, meeting protein targets, and avoiding unintentional under-fueling. Multiple blog posts address GLP-1 nutrition. Several team members (Erika Hung, Jess Perrone) list GLP-1 support as a special interest. Note: dietitians support patients whose medications are prescribed by doctors.
Areas of Expertise
Location
The Lifestyle Dietitian
154 Flora St, Sutherland NSW 2232 (primary/registered address). Practice operates across 10+ clinic locations.
Multiple Locations
Yes - 10+ clinic locations across Sydney including: Sutherland (Sutherland Shire), Randwick and Maroubra (Eastern Suburbs), Rozelle, Drummoyne, Glebe, Five Dock, Harold Park (Inner West), Neutral Bay, Lane Cove, Chatswood, Gordon (North Shore/Upper North Shore), Epping and Carlingford (Northern Sydney), Cammeray. Also telehealth.
Qualifications
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics - University of Sydney
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology and Physiology) - University of Sydney
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) - ANZAED
- Trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy - Enhanced (CBT-E)
- Trained in Motivational Interviewing and Counselling
- Accredited Sports Dietitian (ASD)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
- ANZAED (Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders)
- Sports Dietitians Australia (inferred from ASD credential)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available with a GP referral on a Chronic Disease Management Plan, Enhanced Primary Care Plan, or Eating Disorder Plan. Current rebate (from July 2024) is approximately $60.35 per session. Higher rebate may apply if Medicare Safety Net threshold has been reached.
NDIS
NDIS provider - Victoria Michael is listed as having a special interest in Disability Nutrition Support (NDIS). No further details on plan management types provided.
DVA
Yes. DVA Gold Card holders or those with a relevant condition under other card types do not pay for appointments. Home visits can be arranged. GP referral required.
Private Health
Registered with all private health insurance funds as Accredited Practising Dietitians. Rebates provided on the spot for participating funds. Amount depends on level of cover.
Referral
GP referral required for Medicare rebates and DVA. Self-referral available for private-paying clients.
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