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Accredited Practicing Dietitians are qualified and registered health professionals who can assist people to translate scientifically relevant nutritional information to their own lives and circumstances, establishing eating pattern which nourish body and mind, enabling people to live well.
A dietetic consultation can assist anyone who wants to improve their health and nutrition through food and lifestyle change, supporting people to build a healthy relationship with food and with their bodies.
Dietetic therapy not only focuses on food and eating but can also address concerns about body image, weight, physical activities and thought patterns that may be preventing people from living a healthy balanced life. The Dietitians at Docklands Health are have extensive experience and can help you face-to-face or through a virtual appointment.
Hi, There!
I’m Amanda,
An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), who’s passionate about taking a holistic and sustainable approach to nutrition.
No restrictive diets here! I believes that our bodies are self-healing, if we allow it to guide us.
That’s why intuitive eating is at the core of all treatments – whether your goal to overcome hormonal imbalances, gut issues, PCOS, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol.
Amanda has a Bachelor of Health Sciences and Masters of Dietetic Practice.
She is committed to continued learning to provide trauma-informed and culturally inclusive care.
1. Assessment Phase
All therapy at Ideal Health begins with an initial Assessment Phase, which may take between 1-3 sessions, depending on the complexity of the issues to be addressed in therapy. At the end of this Assessment Phase, your Dietitian will discuss with you a Treatment Plan, which will outline:
- the focus and goals of your therapy
- the treatment approaches to be used
- your treatment team – which along with seeing the Dietitian may also include one of the Psychologists
2. Treatment Phase
Each ‘Phase’ of therapy will have clear treatment goals, and a timeframe after which the effectiveness of therapy will be measured by you and your Dietitian. Some clients will have multiple ‘phases’ of treatment, whereas others may have more short-term treatment.
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WHAT DOES A DIETITIAN DO?
Dietitians support people to take care of their bodies and wellbeing with food, with a focus on understanding eating attitudes and behaviours. Dietitians may work in a variety of settings such as private practice, community health, food service, public health, and hospitals.
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DIETITIAN AND NUTRITIONIST IN AUSTRALIA?
Accredited Practising Dietitians have university qualifications which enable them to provide individual dietary counselling, medical nutrition therapy, group dietary therapy and food service management. In Australia, an Accredited Practising Dietitian is a regulated title and these professionals must adhere to a formal code of conduct.
Nutritionists are trained in a range of areas including community nutrition and public health, however they are not qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy. The title ‘Nutritionist’ is not protected under law, therefore the profession is not formally regulated.
DO DIETITIANS MAKE MEAL PLANS?
Dietitians are trained in creating meal plans with their clients; however, not all Dietitians routinely provide them. Ideally this would be individually assessed and discussed between the client and their Dietitian. In some cases a meal plan can provide valuable assistance, however in others broader nutritional education is more appropriate.
CAN I SEE A DIETITIAN VIA TELEHEALTH?
Yes, most Dietitians are able to see clients via telehealth. In Australia, you may be able to claim Medicare or Private Health Insurance rebates, check this with your Dietitian prior to commencing nutritional therapy. Some limitations may apply regarding suitability.
HOW CAN I FIND A GOOD DIETITIAN?
Spend some time thinking about how you would like your Dietitian to support you. Once you have a list or preferences, start exploring professional websites or social media profiles to see if the Dietitians you’re researching seem aligned with your requirements. You could also ask your other health professionals for recommendations of Dietitians they know. Look for Dietitians who are accredited with the professional body Dietitians Australia.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DIETITIAN?
This is something to discussed directly with your Dietitian. The frequency of sessions can vary, often involving more frequent sessions at the beginning of therapy, and becoming less frequent once you are engaging in behaviour change. This will also vary depending on the complexity of the issues you are addressing with your Dietitian.
