Reem Bashour
Nutritionally Balanced
About
Nutritionally Balanced was founded in 2015 by Reem Bashour, Accredited Nutritionist (AN) and Dietitian (APD) and Credentialed Diabetes Educator (CDE). Reem's greatest passion is to help her patients achieve restored health and wellbeing. To feel healthy, vibrant and full of energy.
Reem strives to motivate, support and inspire clients as they work towards their health goals. She studied at The University of Sydney, completing a Bachelor of Science, Masters of Philosophy and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics, as well as Diabetes Educator training at UTS. Outside of her clinic, Reem is actively involved with Cancer Council and Diabetes NSW, and is regularly interviewed by media including SBS and Sawt el ghad.
We provide all our clients with personalised dietary advice based on the latest scientific research, and support them with tasty recipe ideas, healthy snack suggestions and expert tips for boosting nutrients every day.
Approach: Holistic, motivating and supportive; addresses root causes of health concerns not just symptoms; uses proven medical science; passionate about helping clients feel healthy and full of energy
Weight Loss Approach
Holistic, evidence-based approach addressing causes of health concerns rather than just symptoms. Uses proven medical science. Provides personalised dietary advice based on latest scientific research, including recipe ideas, healthy snack suggestions and tips for boosting nutrients.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Nutritionally Balanced
Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW (primary); also Denison St, North Sydney NSW 2060
Multiple Locations
Two locations: Burwood NSW (Burwood Rd) and North Sydney NSW (Denison St)
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science (University of Sydney)
- Masters of Philosophy (University of Sydney)
- Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics (University of Sydney)
- Credentialed Diabetes Educator (University of Technology Sydney)
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Nutritionist (AN)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
- Australian Diabetes Educators Association (ADEA)
- Coeliac Australia
- Diabetes NSW
- Cancer Council
- Central & Eastern Sydney Allied Health
- Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN)
- Australian Lebanese Medical Association
- Dietitian Connection
- Effective Connecting
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available to approved clients. A GP referral is required to claim Medicare rebates (e.g. via a Chronic Disease Management plan). Without a referral, Medicare rebates cannot be claimed.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider. NDIS plan type details not specified.
DVA
Registered DVA provider. A referral is required to claim DVA rebates.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available; specific funds not listed
Referral
No referral required to book an appointment. However, a GP referral is required to access Medicare or DVA rebates.
Other Weight Loss Dietitians in New South Wales
Stephanie Jane Morris
Stephanie Morris Dietitian
Invisible Illnesses (ME/CFS, Long COVID, Fibromyalgia, POTS/dysautonomia, Chronic Pain, Migraines/headache, Low energy/fatigue) · Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression, PTSD) · Eating Disorders · Disordered Eating / Comfort Eating
“APD & AN with 10+ years experience, formerly at a private mental health facility. Evidence-based, non-judgemental approach. Specialises in invisible illnesses, eating disorders, gut health & metabolic conditions.”
Chantelle Wardini
Bites Health Clinic
Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in pregnancy · PCOS
“Chantelle Wardini is an APD & AEP at Bites Health Clinic, Bella Vista NSW. Founded in 2010, she leads a team helping 6000+ Australians with weight loss, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & sports nutrition.”
Meyyammai Venkatachalam
Nutrition Revitalised
Weight management / obesity · PCOS · Women's health (PCOS, endometriosis, menopause) · Fertility nutrition
“Meyya Venkat (APD) is founder of Nutrition Revitalised, specialising in chronic disease, women's health, PCOS, fertility, paediatrics & gut health. Offers telehealth & in-person (Melbourne). Medicare, NDIS & private health accepted.”
Amanda Jane Clark
Great Ideas in Nutrition
Weight Management · Bariatric Surgery (pre and post) · Anti-Obesity Medications · Disordered Eating
“Amanda Clark (AAPD) has 25+ yrs experience in weight management, bariatric surgery & anti-obesity medication support. Author of Portion Perfection for Bariatrics. Clinics at Gold Coast, Tweed Heads & Lismore + Australia-wide telehealth.”
Delfa Kaabi
Family Nourishment
Paediatric nutrition · Child feeding difficulties · ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Autism and food/feeding
“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”
Fiona Esther Arrowsmith
Dietitian For Kids
Paediatric nutrition (infants to teens) · Fussy eating · ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Child and teenage nutrition
“Dr Fiona Arrowsmith, PhD APD, paediatric dietitian with 25 years experience. Specialises in tube feeding, fussy eating, ARFID, allergies, NDIS, and child growth from infants to teens.”