Dietitian FAQ
- Why do I need to see a dietitian?
If you suffer from the following problems then you should see a dietitian:
Hyperinsulinaemia/Syndrome X (Itchy skin, bloating, dizziness, sugar cravings, hot flush, difficulty sleeping)
Overweight (adults & children)
Eating disorders
Emotional eating Issues/yo yo dieters syndrome
Cholesterol/Triaglycerides
Blood Pressure
Allergies
Constipation
Irritable Bowel (bloating, wind, diarrhea)
Sports nutrition
General healthy eating
Tiredness
Coeliac Disease
Lymphoedema
Elimination Diets
ADH children - What Will Happen At My First and Follow Up Appointment?
At your first appointment the dietitian will asses what nutritional advice you require and then will conduct a dietary and lifestyle assessment, and devise a program to suit your needs and lifestyle. You will also be provided with additional getting started information. You will follow your program over a period of two weeks and will be required to keep full food records of what you eat.
At a follow up appointment in 2 weeks you will be weighed (if required) and your food records and symptom records (if required) will be assessed. You will be provided with goals to achieve each fortnight, and will be educated thoroughly on your dietary needs. Regular follow ups are encouraged until you achieve your required weight or alternative dietary goals.
If you are specifically coming for weight loss you will be provided with food education as well as ways to manage emotional eating, binging, guilt eating, yo yo dieting syndrome. Habit changes are just as important as dietary changes, particularly if you want to lose the weight permanently. We will make you become a non dieter!
- How many appointments do I need?
You can have as many appointments as you wish. One or many!
It is ideal to initially see your dietitian for fortnightly appointments to ensure that you are on the correct track, then eventually we encourage you to spread your appointments out to three weekly and monthly, until you achieve your desired goals.
Remember you are in control in the end.
Appointments can be tailored to suit your budget as well.
It does not hurt thereafter to see your dietitian even 3 times per year after your goals have been achieved to ensure compliance continues, just as you would go to your doctor for a check up.
- What does it cost?
- FREE Bulk Billing Service
Medicare rebates do apply - which means you will get up to 5 appointments without cost. But you will need to speak to your G.P. first for a primary care plan and to see if you are eligible. The care plan must be brought into the first appointment and provided to the reception staff. After your Medicare appointments finish it will cost only $40 - $42 per review appointment.
- Private Clients
Senior Dietitian/Managing Director – Nicole Moore
Initial Appointment- $125.00
Review Appointment - $42.00
Dietitian - Lee Johnson and Megan Camfferman
Initial Appointment- $110.00
Review Appointment - $40.00
Health fund rebates apply and you will be eligible for up to an 80% rebate.
*HICAPPS NOW AVAILABLE – SO YOU ONLY HAVE TO PAY THE GAP!
* Note not all health funds are linked up to HICAPPS.
- Veteran Affairs
Veterans Affairs Gold Cards are accepted. Please ensure that you have received a referral from your G.P. before your appointment with the dietitian. There are not gaps charged so there is no cost to you, so there is no charge
- Workcover
We are registered with Workcover also.
- FREE Bulk Billing Service
- Where are you located?
Norwood Village Medical & Dental Centre
201 - 203 The Parade
NORWOOD SA 5067
PH: (08) 8425 1340
Elizabeth Medical & Dental Centre
30 Philip Highway
ELIZABETH SA 5772
PH: (08) 8256 8000
Marion Domain Medical & Dental Centre
453 Morphett Rd
OAKLANDS PARK SA
PH: (08) 8375 7040
Royal Park Medical & Dental Centre
1202 - 1210 Old Port Rd
ROYAL PARK SA 5014
PH: (08) 8447 0000North East Modbury Medical & Dental Centre
926 North East Road,
MODBURY, SA, 5092
PH: (08) 7224 6666 - What topics will be discussed at my appointments?
How to balance your diet for your body type and for maximum energy.
Food label reading.
Low fat food preparation techniques and how to change your menus for added variety, taste and nutrition.
Recipe modification and adaptation.
How you can incorporate commercial convenience foods into your program.
Eating out — how to enjoy eating out and still loose weight.
How to manage emotional eating, guilt and binge eating.
Exercise programs will be designed for you and how to fit it into your busy lifestyle and how to enjoy it!
How to keep motivated to help you loose the weight and keep it off forever.
How you can eat those tasty treat foods, like chocolate and enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and still succeed with losing weight.
How to change not only how you eat, but how you think so you can keep the weight off permanently.
- How long are the dietary consultations?
Initial Consultation — 30-40 minutes
Follow-up Consultation — 15-20 minutesExtended consults may be charged if appointments take longer than this.
- Are the dietitians Accredited Practicising Dietitians?
Nicole Moore and her team of dietitians are members of the Dietitians Association of Australia (www.daa.asn.au) and are Accredited Practicising Dietitians.
APD's are dietitians who not only have tertiary qualifications but are also committed to continuing professional development. Through continuing professional development, APD's keep themselves up-to-date with the latest research and advances in nutrition and health, so they can provide their patients and clients with the best possible information and services.
- What happens if my Dietitian goes on holidays (or is sick)?
When ‘your’ Dietitian is on holidays you will be able to consult with one of the other Dietitians. They will be able to continue with assisting and supporting you, as you progress towards your goals, as they will have access to all your notes written by your regular Dietitian.
- Can the dietitian do a talk for my local group?
The dietitians are available for group talks and education sessions. Please leave your details below and press the send button, you will be contacted.
Perhaps you belong to a local weight watchers group, baby group, even your workplace, and would like a talk about a particular nutrition topic e.g. Syndrome X, and hyperinsulinaemia.
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