Samantha Wright
Wright Dietitian
About
I'm Sam Wright, an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian, Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician, and the owner of Wright Dietitian. I graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) from the University of Newcastle and have spent my career helping clients achieve lasting health and wellbeing through evidence-based, personalised nutrition care. My approach is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and meeting each client where they are at.
I have specialist expertise in sports nutrition, eating disorders, bariatric care, chronic disease management, geriatric nutrition, weight loss medication support, and disability/NDIS nutrition. I work closely with each client to create practical, sustainable strategies that fit their lifestyle, goals, and health needs.
Approach: Empathetic, collaborative, and client-centred; meets each client where they are at and creates practical, sustainable strategies tailored to their lifestyle and goals.
Weight Loss Approach
Evidence-based, personalised, and compassionate care. Focuses on practical, sustainable strategies tailored to each client's lifestyle, goals, and health needs. Specialist expertise in weight loss medication support.
Yes - Sam lists 'weight loss medication support' as a specialist area of expertise, supporting clients on GLP-1 and other weight loss medications prescribed by their doctors.
Yes - bariatric care is listed as a specialist area of expertise, implying pre and/or post bariatric surgery nutrition support.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours) - University of Newcastle
- Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)
- Accredited Sports Dietitian (ASD)
- Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
- Sports Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider - likely eligible for EPC/Chronic Disease Management Plan rebates; specific session counts and rebate amounts not stated.
NDIS
NDIS nutrition support is listed as a specialist area; specific plan management types (self/plan/agency-managed) not stated.
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available; specific funds not listed.
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