Susan McDougall
Susan McDougall Nutrition and Dietetics
About
Helping people to improve their health and wellbeing through nutrition, with compassion and empathy. Susan applies a holistic approach to women's midlife health when hormonal changes are impacting wellbeing, and uses nutrition and lifestyle strategies to help manage conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and lipid abnormalities. For those feeling overwhelmed, she helps work through roadblocks and apply evidence-based nutrition strategies.
She typically works with clients for 3–6 months, tailoring the approach to individual circumstances and supporting clients through the inevitable challenges of eating behaviour change.
Approach: Compassionate, empathetic, collaborative and holistic. Focuses on sustainable behaviour change rather than rigid rules, calorie counting or quick fixes. Works with clients' existing habits and helps them navigate real-life barriers.
Weight Loss Approach
Collaborative, holistic, behaviour-change focused approach. Works with existing dietary habits and preferences making gradual adjustments. Does not prescribe rigid meal plans or require calorie counting.
Uses evidence-based nutrition strategies and health coaching to work through roadblocks. Focuses on sustainable change over 3-6 months rather than quick fixes.
Areas of Expertise
Pricing
Medicare Rebates
Location
Susan McDougall Nutrition and Dietetics
Shop 2/14 Denham Tce, Tarragindi QLD 4121 (Cracknell Chiropractic - Wednesdays); 1/720 Ipswich Rd, Annerley QLD (Sirona Women's Health - every Monday and monthly Saturday mornings)
Multiple Locations
Yes
Qualifications
- APD (Accredited Practising Dietitian)
Memberships
- Dietitians Australia
Rebates & Insurance
Medicare
Medicare rebates available via GP Chronic Disease Management (CDM/EPC) Plan. GP referral required. Current rebate $61.80 (as at July 1, 2025). Out-of-pocket gap applies.
NDIS
Currently not accepting new NDIS clients.
DVA
DVA provider. Veteran Gold Card and White Card holders may be eligible with a doctor's referral. Contact to confirm eligibility.
Private Health
Accepts private health funds with extras cover for APD dietitian services. HICAPS terminal available on-site at Tarragindi for immediate claiming; receipt provided at Sirona for self-submitting claims. Check individual policy for annual limits.
Referral
GP referral required for Medicare rebates. Self-referral accepted for private-pay consultations.
Book a Consultation
60-minute appointment covering health goals, current lifestyle, barriers to eating behaviour change, and formulating an initial road map with manageable action steps.
Medicare rebate available with GP referral
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