Dietetics

A Dietitian is a healthcare professional specialising in the field of food, nutrition, and dietetics. 

They utilise their knowledge and expertise to promote healthy eating habits, prevent and manage various medical conditions, and offer personalised dietary advice. 

The title of a Dietitian is legally protected and requires advanced qualifications and training from a university. This is different to a Nutritionist, who may not have undertaken the rigorous education and accreditation process. Dietitians undergo regular education and training to stay updated with the ever-evolving field of nutrition and utilise this knowledge to assist their clients. information to help them tailor and provide nutrition advice that is suitable for you and your needs. 

A Dietitian’s role is to not judge you or your habits, but instead work alongside you to support and encourage you in facilitating positive changes.

Our Dietitians cater to a diverse range of clients and conditions, including but not limited to, paediatrics and adults.

They specialise in various areas such as: ·

• Understanding healthy eating, 
• Adopting a non-diet approach, 
• Addressing malnutrition, 
• Managing dysphagia, 
• Tube feeding, 
• Managing fussy and limited eating,
• Providing guidance for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure 

First session: 

During your initial session, we will take the time to get to know you, understand your background, and determine how we can collaborate effectively. We will discuss the reason for your visit and conduct a comprehensive assessment to ensure that our services are tailored to your specific needs. We will ask you about:  

• Your personal health and medical history 
• Your interests, daily routine, and activities 
• Your digestive health 
• Your food preferences, likes, and dislikes 
• Your level of physical activity and exercise 
• Any questions you may have about your body in relation to diet

Depending on the time required for the assessment and getting to know you, we may not implement strategies until our second session, typically scheduled 2-3 weeks after the initial meeting. Often these strategies are not restricting your food choices and they definitely are not designed to make you feel guilty about your food intake or lack thereof, which is a common misconception about how a Dietitian will help change your food habits. 

Ongoing sessions: 

We will schedule future sessions based on your needs and preferences, allowing you to regularly check in with your Dietitian. During these sessions, we will review and refine strategies, assess what is and isn't working for you, and address any challenges you may encounter. Whilst tracking your progress as needed. 

Clinic space 

Each fortnight we can see you at the Holt Centre in Nowra. 

Home visits 

We can provide home visit services in the Wollongong area on Wednesday and Thursday 

Telehealth 

We can provide telehealth appointments anywhere on Wednesday and Thursdays 

Referrals are not always necessary to gain access to this service. Check the "Funding we accept" menu to find out what requirements apply to you and your situation.

A Dietitian can be seen through: 

· Private funding  

· NDIS funding  

· Medicare (if eligible, referral needed)

· Private Health Funds (if eligible)