Tori Cross is a Provisional APD at Aim High Therapy Services (Thornton NSW), specialising in disability nutrition with a background as a chef. Special interest in neurodivergent children, adolescents & adults with feeding difficulties.
Approach: Practical and positive approach to food; passionate about creating positive and practical relationships with food; services delivered in a person-centred and neuroaffirming way
Weight Loss Approach
Person-centred, neuroaffirming approach. Weight management is listed as an area of practice but is not a primary focus; the practice specialises in disability and aged care nutrition.
Personalised meal plans
Body composition analysis
Areas of Expertise
Disability nutritionNeurodivergent children and adults (Autism, ADHD)Feeding difficultiesEnteral (tube) feedingPaediatric nutritionAged care nutritionDiabetes Type 1 and Type 2Pre-diabetesGastrointestinal disordersDysphagia (swallowing difficulties)Coeliac diseaseHeart diseaseLipid disordersMalnutritionMental healthEating disorders / anorexiaOsteoporosisPalliative careGeriatric nutritionLGBTIQ+ healthWomen's healthMen's healthMetabolic disordersLiver diseaseChild nutrition
Location
Aim High Therapy Services
Building C1/7 Poynton Place, Thornton NSW 2322
Multiple Locations
Primarily Thornton (Hunter region); dietitians also travel to Mid North Coast, Port Stephens, Central Coast, and Upper Hunter. Telehealth available Australia-wide.
Clinicians are registered Medicare providers. Medicare rebates available via Enhanced Primary Care (EPC/Chronic Disease Management) plans, but limitations apply to the referral types accepted. Prospective clients advised to call before speaking with their GP.
NDIS
Registered NDIS provider. Agency-managed, plan-managed, and self-managed participants accepted (note: NOT a registered early intervention provider, so children under 7 must be self-managed or plan-managed). NDIS provider number: 4050082794. Legal name: Aim High Disability Services Pty Ltd. ABN: 64637925743. Claimable categories: CB Health and Wellbeing, CB Daily Activity, Core – Daily Activities – Disability-Related Health Supports.
Private Health
Private health insurance rebates may apply; 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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