Dietitians are tertiary qualified in food, nutrition and dietetics. Qualified dietitians have undertaken a 4 year course of study that has included supervised and assessed professional practice in public health nutrition, medical nutrition therapy and food service management. Dietitians are also qualified to work in a private clinical practice, hospitals and the medical nutrition industry. They provide expert nutrition advice for people of all ages and prescribe dietary treatments for many conditions such as diabetes, food allergies, cancers, gastro-intestinal diseases, and overweight and obesity.

My qualifications include a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition & Dietetics)(Hons) obtained from the Queensland University of Technology, as well as Certification in Medical Nutrition Therapy for Bariatric Surgery. I am accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) and vice-convenor of the DAA Bariatric Surgery Interest Group. I am also an Associate Member of the Australian and New Zealand Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Society (ANZMOSS) and Diabetes Queensland.

Bariatric (weight loss) surgery can give you a new lease on life but it can also be a very confusing time if you don’t know where to go for the proper support. It is not uncommon to have information overload. That is where I can help.

Bariatric Surgery Before & After

Before Surgery

• Are you considering surgery and need to know how to best prepare?
• Do you need some help planning your post-surgical food and drinks?
• Are you still looking for a Surgeon?

After Surgery

• Have you had surgery and simply want to check that you are eating right?
• Have you had surgery and simply want to check that you are eating right?
• Are you bored with food? Are you craving certain foods?
• Or are you not seeing the weight loss that you were expecting and are looking for some advice to shift that plateau?

Planning to Have a Baby?

• Are you planning to have a baby and want to know what your nutrition needs will be?
• Are you nervous to gain weight during pregnancy?

You Are Not Alone!

So, why is an expert Bariatric Dietitian an essential part of your team?

We are trained to understand the specific needs of a patient before and after surgery including how to obtain nutrients essential for good health.

We guide you through the before and after surgery dietary phases. We are aware of the nutritional implications of bariatric surgeries include the ability or inability to sufficient fuel your body with the necessary nutrients to achieve your health and weight management goals, the speed of which you can eat, the types of food you can eat, food behaviours, and liquid vs. solid meals.

We provide recommendations for food choices, portion sizes and eating behaviours, ensuring you maintain a nutritious diet specific for your choice of surgery.

We assist patients in developing practical meal ideas, menu planning and shopping, and quick and easy food preparation methods to help make their diets more interesting, enjoyable, and importantly, nutritious.

We help you to realise your weight management goals and provide techniques to help prevent weight regain. See my Services page for more detail.

I am passionate about supporting people (who have taken this big step), to achieve their goals and be as healthy as possible for the rest of their lives.

I always tailor consults to YOUR individual needs, ensuring each of my clients walk away with specialised information relating directly to their circumstances.

I consider everything from medical and nutritional needs, eating habits, food preferences, as well as your social and work life before we formulate a plan that will see you get the most out of your weight management surgery.

Knowing that some people have difficulty accessing support due to location, time or cost I offer a telehealth (phone or video) service Australia-wide.

To support you on this journey I offer a special all-inclusive Bariatric Package for clients undergoing surgery. Contact me today to ask about these packages or individual services.

If you want to slow or stop increased in weight year-on-year I can help. If you want to maintain a healthy weight, build muscle and lose fat, the best path is a lifelong combination of eating smarter and moving more.

If you are ready for clear and practical expert advice, so you can start focusing your energy where it really counts, I am here for you with:

One-to-one counselling via. Telehealth in the comfort of your own home on your schedule, including weeknights and weekends.

Clinic-based visits are available at Adept Nutrition Care . Email communication in between appointments for your questions and concerns.

A personalised, realistic, flexible eating plan tailored to your lifestyle and food preferences Mindful and Intuitive eating.

As an Accredited Practicing Dietitian working in Private Practice and Hospital and Health Services, I am highly experienced in assisting people to lose or maintain weight. I am also a certified Metabolic Jumpstart coach and an Optifast VLCD Accredited Healthcare Professional.

People who have digestive conditions or surgery that affect their digestive system usually have special dietary requirements. It is not uncommon to suffer nutrient shortfalls if you struggle with a digestive condition.

I am qualified and experienced in identifying these dietary requirements and working with clients and patients to achieve and maintain optimum health.

I provide specialist evidence-based dietary advice and written resources to support clients to manage their condition, together with their medical treatment.

Digestive Conditions Include:

• Heartburn
• Reflux (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GORD)
• Diverticular Disease
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Coeliac Disease

Yes phone and video (via. Telehealth) consultations are available and perfect for anyone living out of town, tied to their desk or just find it hard to make it to a Dietitians rooms.

• Initial Consultation
  $120 (60min)
• Review Consultation
  $70 (Standard - 30min)
• Review Consultation
  $95 (Long - 45min)

How to Book

Just choose the Telephone Phone Consultation option on the contact page and provide your phone number and email address in your message please.

Billing

Billing is completed PRIOR to the consult via. EFTPOS or BPAY. Details will be emailed to you along with your appointment confirmation.

Rebates

Medicare/DVA: Legally all consults need to be in person.

Private Health

You will need to check with your provider before your consult. For your reference the item numbers of note are 500 for an Initial Consultation and 600 for a Review.

How to Book

Adept Nutrition Care use Zoom Secure Video Conferencing software. Louise will be in contact to with some information on what to prepare.

Just choose the Video Consultation option on the contact page and provide your phone number and email address in your message please.

Billing

Billing is completed PRIOR to the consult via. EFTPOS or BPAY. Details will be emailed to you along with your appointment confirmation.

Rebates

Medicare/DVA: Legally all consults need to be in person.

Private Health

You will need to check with your provider before your consult. For your reference the item numbers of note are 500 for an Initial Consultation and 600 for a Review.

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You don't need a referral to see a dietitian to claim a refund from your private health fund.

Veteran Affairs patients and those on Chronic Disease Management (formerly EPC) plans do require a referral from your doctor.

See details below under Veterans Referrals and Medicare Rebates.

A care plan is a plan prescribed by your doctor, when you meet certain medical criteria. This entitles you to five visits claimable through Medicare each calendar year.

We strive to provide an excellent and specialised service, with adequate availability that suits your timetable. Certain appointment times, particularly after-hours appointments are highly sought after. We do our best to ensure you won’t miss your valuable appointments by offering a free reminder service. We expect however that you respect that late cancellation of appointments or non-attendance disadvantages not only your treating practitioner, but other patients who may have been in great need of an appointment. Failure to provide as least 1 full working days’ notice of cancellation will attract a cancellation fee of $50 of your treatment charge. If you fail to attend your appointment, the full treatment fee will be charged.

It is not the aim to make profits from cancellation fees, rather to make sure those appointment times are kept available for others who need them. Failure to attend an appointment is unfair to other patients and take up the dietitian’s time unnecessarily.

Should you need to change your appointment, please contact the clinic as least 24 hours prior to the scheduled time to avoid paying the full fee. Chronic Disease Management (formerly EPC) will be billed our private consultation fee.

Consultations are covered under ‘extras’ in your private health fund. Check with your private health insurance to see if you are eligible. Refunds vary depending upon your private health insurance. Fees are payable at the time of consultation and Cash, EFTPOS, Visa and MasterCard are accepted. Long consultations by arrangement.

On the spot private health insurance claims available for in-clinic appointments via. HICAPS.

Item numbers of note are 500 for an Initial Consultation and 600 for a Review.

• Initial Consultation
  $100
• Standard Consultation
  $60
• Couples Review
  $30 (each)

All consultations are free to DVA Gold Card holders. Conditions apply for White Card holders.

Print the following referral request letter and take to your GP.

You are able to claim a Medicare rebate towards the cost of your nutrition consultations if you are referred to Adept Nutrition Care by your GP on a Chronic Disease Management Plan.

Chronic Disease Management plans are designed to help patients to access the services of a range of health providers to help them manage their chronic (ongoing) health conditions.

Chronic medical conditions and complex care needs

A chronic medical condition is one that has been or is likely to be present for at least six months, e.g.: asthma, cancer, cardiovascular illness, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, stroke, diabetes mellitus, obesity, malnutrition, irritable bowel syndrome, musculoskeletal conditions and others.

If you are unsure whether your health condition meets the requirements for a Medicare rebate with a Chronic Disease Management Plan, contact the Department of Human Services (Medicare) on 132 011

How do I get a referral for a Medicare rebate?

The only way to claim a Medicare rebate for your nutrition consultations with Adept Nutrition Care is to get a referral from your GP. Make a time to discuss this with your GP and/or the practice nurse. To make things easier, print the referral request letter below and take it to your GP.

How do I claim my Medicare rebate?

If you are referred to Adept Nutrition Care on a Chronic Disease Management Plan you will have to pay the full consultation fee at the time of your consultation then I process the Medicare rebate for you. Medicare rebate will then be deposited into your nominated bank account.

Please download the Request for Referral form

How much is the Medicare rebate?

A $25 out-of-pocket fee for an initial consultation with a $53.80 Medicare rebate and $10 out-of-pocket for follow up consultations. Fees are payable at the time of consultation and Cash, EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

• Initial Consultation
  $79.60
• Standard Consultation
  $64.60

Medicare rebates do not apply for home visits on Chronic Disease Management (formerly EPC).

• Initial Consultation
  $100
• Standard Consultation
  $60