Seaton Robertson
Optimum Intake
About
Optimum Intake started in 2007 on the NSW Central Coast and has grown to a team of 20+ accredited practising dietitians. Our HAES and non-diet dietitians combine decades of experience with client-centred care. We move clients away from restrictive dieting (success rate at best 5%) toward an intuitive eating / non-diet approach: building knowledge, skills and confidence to nourish the body without calorie counting, food diaries, or diet foods.
We address both nutritional and behavioural aspects of eating. All clients receive evidence-based, individualised strategies to improve digestion, sleep, bloods, mood, physical health and food enjoyment. We work with individuals and families, providing in-person and telehealth services, and are providers for Medicare, NDIS, DVA, private health funds, and CHSP aged care.
Approach: Compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centred, HAES-aligned, non-diet; warm and supportive; described as 'more like your living room than a doctor's office'; listens first; empowers clients rather than lecturing
Weight Loss Approach
Non-diet approach, Health at Every Size (HAES), intuitive eating, and client-centred care. Focuses on sustainable habits, body acceptance, and positive relationship with food rather than weight loss targets or calorie counting. Does not use food diaries, calorie plans, or 'diet' foods.
Supports internal hunger/fullness cues and self-regulation.
Yes. Optimum Intake offers dedicated dietitian-led nutrition support for clients using or considering GLP-1 medications (semaglutide/Ozempic/Wegovy, tirzepatide/Mounjaro, liraglutide/Saxenda). A dedicated service page exists at optimumintake.com.au/services/weight-management/glp-1-medications-and-weight-loss-support/. Blog content addresses weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications and why dietitian support matters for long-term success.
Yes. Post-bariatric surgery nutrition support is offered, described as 'customised dietary plans that support your recovery and reduce the risk of nutritional deficiencies.' Service page at optimumintake.com.au/services/bariatric-nutrition-care/
Areas of Expertise
Location
Optimum Intake
Unit 17/19 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259 (Arc Business Village)
Multiple Locations
Yes. Two clinic locations: Tuggerah (Central Coast) and Broadmeadow (Newcastle). Broadmeadow clinic is at Myrtle Oak Clinic, 165 Lambton Road, Broadmeadow (level 2). Also offer home visits and Australia-wide telehealth.
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider. GP referral required to claim Medicare rebate (EPC/chronic disease management plan implied). No specific rebate amounts stated.
NDIS
NDIS registered provider. Supports plan-managed, self-managed, and agency-managed participants (specific management types not explicitly confirmed but NDIS provider status confirmed).
DVA
DVA provider (confirmed in directory listing).
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available. Specific funds not listed.
Referral
No referral required to book. GP referral required to claim Medicare rebates.
Book a Consultation
Nutritional assessment focused on getting to know the client; collaborative approach to determine nutritional care plan. Fee and duration confirmed in advance. Clients matched with most suitable dietitian by Care Coordinators.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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