Monica Van Dam
Sage Dietitians
About
Monica is a university-qualified Dietitian and Nutritionist. Living with PCOS and IBS herself, Monica brings both professional expertise and personal understanding to her work. She believes in providing holistic, evidence-based nutrition counselling using a weight-neutral and size-inclusive approach.
Her specific areas of interest include PCOS, perimenopause and menopause, IBS, digestive health, fertility, managing chronic conditions, and optimising vegetarian and plant-based diets. Monica is passionate about supporting clients with empathy, practicality, and personalised care that honours each individual's journey. Sage Dietitians is a virtual clinic – both dietitians are vegetarian, firmly against diet culture, and deeply committed to providing nutrition care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and tailored to real life.
Approach: Weight-neutral, size-inclusive, compassionate, evidence-based, holistic; anti-diet-culture; collaborative and empathetic
Weight Loss Approach
Weight-neutral, size-inclusive approach. The practice explicitly does not focus on weight loss; instead emphasises sustainable health outcomes, body-affirming choices, and wellbeing. Does not use calorie-deficit or weight-focused frameworks.
Listed as an area of practice in the Dietitians Australia directory (bariatric surgery support), but not described on the website.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Sage Dietitians
2 Kestrel Cl, Chelsea Heights VIC 3196 (virtual clinic – all appointments online)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nutrition (BNutr)
- Master of Nutrition and Dietetics (MNutDiet)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Nutritionist
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia (Medicare Provider)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available with a GP referral (EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan). Specific rebate amounts not stated.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available; clients advised to check with their own provider. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
GP referral required for Medicare rebates; self-referral also possible (no referral required to book).
Book a Consultation
60-minute online initial appointment; comprehensive review of goals, health, lifestyle, and eating patterns; results in a personalised nutrition plan.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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