Nutritional Medicine

This is dependent on each individual – our treatment is all tailored to you. Treatment length is determined by how chronic the health condition, how you’re responding to treatment, your commitment levels and also how much support you require. We generally recommend a follow up appointment about 3 weeks after your initial, where we go through your personalised treatment plan. Then appointments may be spaced out every 4-6 weeks depending on your requirements. Most treatments need a minimum commitment of at least 3 months to see any long term changes, however we will discuss all of this in your appointment.

We will work with you to find the most realistic plan, and each session empowers you with a lifetime knowledge to maintain optimal health ongoing.

If you have any recent (last 6 months) testing including blood tests, any relevant scans or other investigations please bring a copy with you to your initial appointment.

We will then assess if any further testing may be needed. We always like to see up to date pathology tests which we can help you organise. And sometimes require further investigations to identify the underlying drivers to your health concerns in order to get the most effective results. Some common tests include:

• Nutripath, GI Map and BioScreen functional testing
• Food Tolerance Testing
• Full Thyroid Function Test
• Urinary Iodine Levels
• Hair Mineral Analysis
• Heavy Metal Testing
• Coeliac Genotype and Serology
• MTHFR and other genetic testing
• Hormone Profiles: Sex and Adrenal hormones
• Plasmalogen testing

We select the most suitable GI Micobial testing for the client – we commonly use Nutripath CDSA, Bioscreen or Designs for Health GI-Map testing.. Assessing GI health with the proper tools like this can help us get to the root cause of chronic illness and all of your digestive issues.

Almost every patient can benefit from a gut health assessment. Some patients are looking to achieve optimal health, while other patients have been chronically ill and frustrated without a diagnosis for years. Conditions where GI Microbial testing esting can support clinical diagnosis and treatment needs are:

• IBS/IBD
• Digestive complaints: diarrhea and/or constipation
• Autoimmune Conditions
• Brain Fog
• Inflammatory conditions
• Skin problems like acne and psoriasis
• Mood disorders, anxiety and depression
• Diabetes and weight loss issues

A Nutritionist within Australia is an accredited health practitioner who has completed a minimum of 3 years study at a University or accredited College. They generally have an Advanced Diploma or Degree in Nutritional Medicine and are industry regulated.

A Nutritionist takes a holistic approach to your health; looking at diet, lifestyle and nutritional deficiencies, and works to identify any underlying drivers to your health concerns. That way we can address the root cause, rather than just treating symptoms, giving you long term change.

You will gain understanding of your current health condition and how your lifestyle, diet, nutrient deficiencies and imbalances within your body are affecting your health. When working alongside a nutritionist over a minimum of a 6-12 month period you can hope to see changes in your symptoms and current health status.

In your first consult, the practitioner will go over your entire health history and current health status. It is important that no details are missed as these can help to identify possible causes to symptoms you are experiencing. Then, if necessary, you may be required to receive some functional testing such as blood tests, food allergy testing, stool analysis etc. You will receive a personalised treatment plan and advice around diet, lifestyle and supplements if indicated, to help support your body in healing itself. In each follow up your progress is monitored, we review supplements, food diaries, take measurements if required and step you through your treatment plan so all of your goals are achieved.

A Nutritionist can help to support the body in all health conditions, however our expertise can be very beneficial for:

• Weight loss
• Digestive issues such as IBS/IBD, or any digestive complaints
• Food intolerances and/or allergies
• Metabolic issues like insulin resistance, diabetes, gestational diabetes
• Thyroid conditions like hypothyroidism and Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
• Autoimmune and inflammatory conditions
• Cognitive concerns like brain fog and ADD/ADHD

Yes we definitely do! We can offer a variety of meal plans, recipes and resources for you. From personalised ones to support your goals whatever they may be, weight loss, specialised diets like gluten free or dairy free diets, or ketogenic and therapeutic low-carbohydrate approaches. Whatever your goals are, we will provide personalised dietary advice and resources for you.

Nutritionists do the same training as Naturopaths with the exception of herbal medicine. Both practitioners practice integrative natural medicine, recommend dietary changes, supplements and conduct whole body testing.

Yes, depending on which health fund you are with and the level of cover you have (usually need to have ‘Extras’ which covers Nutrition and/or Natural Health), then you should be able to get a health care rebate for your appointments. You will pay for the appointment on the day, a receipt with our provider numbers is provided so you can submit your claim and your health fund will refund the rebate directly into your account.

Generally not, unless your Private Health Cover Extras cover specifically states it.

No you cannot. We do try and get as many tests Medicare covered for you as we can, and always discuss these tests along with any additional costs in your appointment.

Let us know if you have any other questions.