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.
Personalised meal plans
Areas of Expertise
Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational)Pre-diabetesWeight management / ObesityHeart diseaseHypertensionCholesterol / Lipid disordersKidney diseaseFatty liver / Liver diseaseCancer / OncologyPCOSIBS / Bowel disorders (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis)Coeliac diseaseFood allergies and intolerances / FODMAPsOsteopenia / OsteoporosisEating disorders / AnorexiaAged care / Geriatric nutritionMalnutrition / UnderweightEnteral feeding (PEG, NG tube)Swallowing difficultiesSports nutritionPregnancy and fertility nutritionInfant and child nutritionMental health nutritionDisability nutritionIntellectual disabilityPalliative careHIV/AIDSCystic fibrosisGORDDiverticulosis/diverticulitisGoutAnaemia and nutritional deficienciesMen's healthWomen's healthLCHF/ketogenic dietsOral/dental healthRehabilitation nutrition
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)
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.
Book a Consultation
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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“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.”
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.”
“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.”
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.”
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.”