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Dietetics

At Healthcare on Collins there are a number of Dietitians who are highly experienced in the many aspects of nutrition and its effect your health.

Consulting a Dietitian is appropriate for anyone who wishes to improve their health and nutrition through food and lifestyle changes.

When faced with illness or a specific health concern, sorting through complex information and advice about diet can require specialist help. Living in a society currently focused on health means that there can be many conflicting messages about food in the media.

At Healthcare on Collins there are a number of Dietitians who are highly experienced in the many aspects of nutrition and its effect your health. Consulting a Dietitians is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve their health and nutrition through food and lifestyle change.
When faced with illness or a specific health concern, sorting through complex information and advice about diet can require specialist help. Living in a society currently focused on health means that there can be many conflicting messages about food in the media.

Dieticians can help you understand the basics of food and nutrition so you are better able to decipher the truth. A Dietician is university-trained and is registered with the Dietitians Association of Australia as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist.

Food and eating are an enjoyable part of daily life. Accredited Practising Dietitians recognise this and can help you make realistic and sustainable changes for a healthy lifestyle and to maximise sports performance.

Dietary consultations are available for individuals, couples and families. Initial individual dietary consultations are 60 minutes and review consultations are either 30 or 60 minutes. Body Composition Analysis and individualised meal plans can also be provided by your Sports Dietitian who has completed additional training in the area of Sports Nutrition and can provide dietary and nutrition advice to help you achieve your sporting goals, whatever level of sport you participate in. In addition to dealing with general dietary issues, your dietitian can also provide advice to:

  • Improve energy levels
  • Reduce body fat
  • Increase muscle mass
  • Improve endurance
  • Improve overall sports performance by
  • Altering pre-exercise nutrition
  • Altering during-exercise nutrition
  • Altering recovery practices
  • Correct deficiencies
  • Improve general health

During the initial consultation with your Dietician, your goals regarding your diet, eating behaviour, lifestyle and exercise are discussed. You will be asked a series of questions about your medical history then your present food and exercise behaviour will be examined. From this advice and practical suggestions for change will be provided.

Review consultations are designed to check your progress. Your food and exercise behaviour is re-examined, and only if desired or appropriate your weight and/or body composition reassessed and additional changes recommended. Review consultations are usually two to four weeks apart and the number of consultations you have is entirely up to you.

Dietary consultations may be covered under your Private Health Insurance. Please check with your private insurer to see if you are covered for part payment of your consultations. Please ensure you bring your membership card to your appointment if this applies to you.

Should you have a chronic health condition for which consulting a Dietitians would be of benefit, you may qualify for a rebate under a Medicare Team Care Arrangement. Please consult your General Practitioner if this applies to you.

Each Dietician as their own style by which they approach their clients’ needs. Please read their profiles to determine who may be the best fit for you and if you are unsure please phone our reception staff to discuss this.

Please note that 24 hours is required for appointment cancellation or a cancellation fee may apply.

Dietetics FAQ

Can I do a Dietetic appointment via Telehealth?
Yes, absolutely.

The only component that is not possible via Telehealth is skinfold testing.

How frequently should someone consult with a Dietitian?
The frequency of consultations depends on your individual needs for advice and support.

Typically, it’s recommended to see a Dietitian every two weeks initially until you’re comfortable with the nutrition plan. After that, if progress is satisfactory, the intervals can be extended to every month or every two months.

For other situations, for example before and after bariatric surgery, there are set schedules that are communicated between clinician and patient.

Research indicates that maintaining contact with a Dietitian for at least six months significantly increases the likelihood of adhering to the diet plan in the long term.

Is there anything that should be brought to the appointment?

It is not necessary, however, it would be helpful if people could prepare

  • A diary of an average week of eating
  • Photographs of any supplements to discuss

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