Sophie Eliza Francis
Leap Health
About
Making dietary changes can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to. From supporting you with your weight, managing chronic health conditions like type two diabetes, or improving your gut symptoms, my biggest wish is to support you in becoming the best version of yourself through healthy, sustainable (and delicious) dietary habits. I use a weight-neutral approach — less focus on the scales, more focus on markers like cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, and how you actually feel.
I'm not here to give you a quick fix or a magic meal plan. I'm here to teach you how to tune into your body, which products to buy at the supermarket, what a healthy portion size looks like, and how to tie this all together in a way that supports and celebrates you.
Approach: Non-judgmental, weight-neutral, practical and educational; focuses on sustainable long-term habits over quick fixes; warm and relatable with a self-disclosed honest approach to food and body image
Weight Loss Approach
Weight-neutral approach; less focus on scales, more focus on other health markers (cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, how the client feels). Acknowledges weight tracking is still relevant in some clinical conditions. Focuses on sustainable, realistic dietary habits rather than quick fixes or magic meal plans.
Areas of Expertise
Location
Leap Health
117 Swanston Street, Newtown TAS 7008
Multiple Locations
Leap Health operates across 12 clinics in Tasmania: New Town, Kingston, Rosny Park, Hobart (Podiatry), Salamanca, Huonville, Launceston, Deloraine, Summerhill, Burnie, Somerset, and Home Care
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
- minimum 4 years university study in dietetics
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare provider; accepts EPC (Enhanced Primary Care) referrals from GPs
NDIS
NDIS provider; accepts NDIS referrals
DVA
DVA provider
Private Health
Private health fund rebates available
Referral
GP referral accepted (EPC); self-referral also appears possible
Book a Consultation
Approximately 45 minutes; includes detailed dietary history and goal setting. Client encouraged to keep a food diary in the week prior and bring supermarket receipts or bank statements to recall eating habits.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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