Qian-Shan Yip
The Healthy Eating Clinic (Woden)
About
At The Healthy Eating Clinic, our goal is for you to learn how to be a healthy eater for life, free from food stress and rules. We take a weight-neutral, non-diet approach to nutrition, focusing on building healthy habits and behaviours into your lifestyle rather than offering quick fixes. We believe healthy eating is a skill you can learn, develop and practice.
We tailor all advice to your personal food preferences and lifestyle so you can stay consistent and achieve your goals. We prefer not to recommend VLCDs, keto or other restrictive diets as we don't believe they provide a long-term, sustainable solution.
Approach: Evidence-based, weight-neutral, non-judgmental, client-centred, warm and supportive; focuses on long-term sustainable change over quick fixes
Weight Loss Approach
Weight-neutral, non-diet approach. Focuses on habit-based, health-first nutrition. Builds healthy eating behaviours into lifestyle through realistic and sustainable advice.
Views weight loss as a potential side effect of healthy changes rather than the end goal. Does not recommend VLCDs, keto or other restrictive diets.
Pre and post bariatric surgery nutrition support listed in Melissa Yip's practice areas
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Client Reviews
“The dietitian was great! She was both warm and professional, checking in throughout the session to make sure that I was comfortable/understood the information she was giving me. She asked lots of questions and took a very thorough, systematic approach. She also discussed the research evidence surrounding the approach she suggested, which I really appreciated.”
— Erin C
“They were the proactive ones! My Dr sent my management plan for subsidised appointments to this clinic and they called me within a day and I had my first appointment (via video) within two days. The dietitian quickly established good rapport and the hour went by all too quickly.”
— Diane R
“The Healthy Eating Clinic has been awesome in supporting me. I feel very comfortable working through my issues with the dietitian and the clinic in general.”
— Robert M
Location
The Healthy Eating Clinic (Woden)
Level 3, 50 Launceston Street, Phillip ACT 2606 (Stellar Health & Wellness Centre)
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. Medicare/EPC consultations available on request — must call or email to book (not available via standard online booking system).
NDIS
NDIS consultations available on request — must call or email to book. Not bookable online.
DVA
DVA provider. DVA consultations available on request — must call or email to book. Not bookable via standard online booking.
Referral
No referral required for self-pay. GP referral/management plan needed for Medicare-subsidised appointments.
Book a Consultation
60-minute first consultation. New clients asked to include a brief note about support sought. DVA, Medicare and NDIS not available via standard online booking — must call or email to arrange.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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