APD at Aim High Therapy Services, graduated UoN 2020. Special interests in diabetes, enteral feeding, Indigenous health & renal nutrition. NDIS-registered disability-focused practice, Thornton NSW.
Approach: Passionate, person-centred and neuroaffirming; mentors new staff and students; committed to practical, client-focused care.
Weight Loss Approach
The practice addresses weight issues as part of disability and clinical nutrition support; weight management is framed in the context of overall health and quality of life for people with disability, chronic conditions, or aged care needs. No specific consumer weight loss philosophy (e.g.
HAES, non-diet) is described.
Personalised meal plans
Areas of Expertise
Disability nutritionEnteral (tube) feedingDysphagia/swallowing difficultiesPaediatric nutritionDiabetes management (Type 1 and Type 2)Pre-diabetesRenal/kidney diseaseHeart diseaseMalnutrition/weight lossIndigenous healthOverweight and obesity (in context of disability/chronic disease)Gastrointestinal issues (constipation, diarrhoea, reflux)Phenylketonuria (PKU)Ketogenic diet (epilepsy management)Anorexia/eating disordersAged care nutrition
Location
Aim High Therapy Services
Building C1/7 Poynton Place, Thornton NSW 2322
Multiple Locations
Primarily based in Thornton (Hunter Valley); dietitians also travel to Mid North Coast and Upper Hunter regions. Areas served: Hunter, Central Coast, Port Stephens, Mid North Coast.
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (University of Newcastle
2020)
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
Memberships
Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Clinicians are registered with Medicare. Medicare funding limitations affect which referrals can be accepted. Prospective clients advised to call before getting an Enhanced Primary Care (EPC) plan from their GP.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider (provider number: 4050082794, ABN: 64637925743, legal name: Aim High Disability Services Pty Ltd). Agency-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed clients accepted. Note: NOT a registered early intervention provider; children under 7 must have self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding. NDIS categories claimable: CB Health and Wellbeing, CB Daily Activity, Core - Daily Activities - Disability-Related Health Supports.
Private Health
May be eligible for rebate through private health insurance; clients must contact their own fund to confirm. Rebates cannot be processed on-site.
Referral
No GP referral required; self-referral accepted.
Book a Consultation
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
Booking link and phone number are shown on verified listings.
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