Peter Norford Johnston
Perfect Human Food Consulting (private practice); also operates through Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine
About
Dr Peter Johnston is an accredited practising dietitian, lifestyle medicine practitioner and wellness coach with a Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics and a PhD in Human Genetics. He is a fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine and has completed health coaching training with Well Start Health. Peter runs a private practice: Perfect Human Food Consulting, offering individual consultations, public speaking, webinars, workplace health programs, and residential reboot programs.
He has expertise in the prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic diseases through the use of whole food plant-based diets and the holistic approach of lifestyle medicine. He enjoys empowering people across all life stages to attain optimal health. Peter is a member of the advisory council of the charity Doctors for Nutrition.
He has been exclusively plant-based since 1991 after learning of the health, environmental and ethical benefits.
Approach: Passionate and empowering; evidence-based and holistic; integrates wellness coaching with dietetic practice; group and individual settings; experienced public speaker and educator
Weight Loss Approach
Whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet combined with lifestyle medicine principles (diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, social connectedness). Evidence-based approach focused on prevention, treatment and reversal of chronic disease. No portion control emphasis.
Holistic lifestyle medicine model addressing multiple behaviour domains. Wellness coaching integrated into consultations.
Areas of Expertise
Client Reviews
Success Story
Workplace program documented outcomes: 3kg average weight loss in 3 weeks, 20% average drop in total cholesterol, 21% average drop in LDL cholesterol, dramatic blood pressure improvements in hypertensive participants, 90% adherence to healthy eating at 6-month follow-up.
“I loved the fact that I didn't feel deprived of food because there is no portion control, huge bonus for me. That made me happy and kept me on track.”
— Anonymous program participant
“Peter is a great presenter with so much passion, knowledge, personal experience and loads of resources.”
— Anonymous program participant
“This program is definitely worthwhile. Not only has it improved my health and wellbeing, but also that of my family.”
— Anonymous program participant
Location
Perfect Human Food Consulting (private practice); also operates through Melbourne Lifestyle Medicine
219 Union Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127
Multiple Locations
Surrey Hills clinic plus immersion retreats held in Yarra Valley, Victoria; telehealth available across Australia
Qualifications
- Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics
- PhD in Human Genetics
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
- Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine
- Health Coaching Certificate (Well Start Health)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
- Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine (Fellow)
- Doctors for Nutrition (Advisory Council member)
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider; eligible for Medicare rebates (e.g. EPC/chronic disease management plans). Specific rebate amounts not stated.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available (specific funds not listed)
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