Nutrition
What is a Nutritionist?
Nutrition is the study of how food and drink affect our bodies with a special regard to the essential nutrients necessary to support human health.
It looks at the physiological and biochemical processes involved in nourishment and how substances in food provide energy or are converted into body tissues. These nutrients which are the source of energy for our bodies are classed as: carbohydrates, fats, fibre, minerals, proteins, vitamins, and water.
Good nutrition means obtaining the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right combinations. An important part of the study of nutrition is looking at the diseases that can result from malnutrition and the role food plays in the development of chronic disease.
Do I Need to do Anything Before My First Consultation?
It’s best to complete our initial intake form and drop it off at the centre at least 48 -hours prior to your initial consultation. This ensures there’s adequate time for our nutritionist to review your medical history, any supplements you are currently taking and analyse your diet.
Bringing in any recent blood tests and pathology results are also very helpful in treating your condition/disease.
Why see a nutritionist/ What to expect?
Everyone can benefit from working with a nutritionist, for many different reasons – whether you need a complete diet overhaul, are looking to manage a medical condition or disease, want to find-tune your food choices or get inspiration for new, healthy recipes.
In a nutrition consultation we’ll ask you about your goals, objectives and reasons for wanting to see a nutritionist. We’ll review your medical history, family history, including any medications and supplements your currently taking. We’ll then dive into your stress levels, sleep patterns, energy levels, exercise and gastrointestinal function. We’ll also discuss your current diet, eating habits, patterns, dietary preferences and cooking ability. At the end of each consult, you will leave with a detailed individualized treatment plan to help reach your short and long-term goals.
What are the common conditions that are treated?
- Optimising general wellbeing
- Weight loss/gain
- Mental health issues - anxiety, depression and OCD
- Pre-conception and pregnancy
- Women’s health – PMS, period pain, PCOS, irregular periods and menopause
- Gut issue -IBS, IBD, bloating, reflux, heartburn, food intolerances, allergies and celiac disease
- Fatigue and low energy
- Reducing the risk of diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and other diet related diseases.
- Poor immune system
- Blood sugar balance
- Insomnia and irregular sleep patterns
- Headaches and difficulty concentrating
- Skin conditions -dry skin, psoriasis, eczema and dermatitis
- Reduce pain and inflammation
- Hypothyroidism and Hyperthyroidism
And much more
How long is the consultation?
Initial consultations are 1 hour.
Follow up visits are 30mins, where your progress will be monitored, and changes will be made to your diet, lifestyle and supplements (if required).
Do I need to do anything before my first consultation?
It’s best to complete our initial intake form and drop it off at the centre at least 48 hours prior to your initial consultation. This ensures there’s adequate time for our nutritionist to review your medical history, any supplements you are currently taking and analyse your diet.
Can I get an individualized meal plan for myself?
Yes, individual 2-week meal plans can be created for yourself. They take into consideration your work schedule, exercise program (e.g. your protein needs for each day) and your cooking ability.
How long do I need treatment?
Treatment duration will vary. After the consultation you will know roughly how many sessions you will need. This is because some conditions and diseases are more complex and require longer treatment plans.
Will health insurance cover me?
Most health funds recognise Nutritionists in their extras cover. The centre houses the on-the-spot- Hicaps claim facility, so patients simply pay the gap on the consultation. The rebate varies with different funds and the level of your extras cover. We recommend you speak to your health insurance provider if you want to determine your actual gap payment.