A clinical nutritionist is formally recognised as health professionals through Australian Therapeutic Goods Act and hold private health insurance rebates with insurance funds. That’s the vital part; a recognition that anyone who is providing health advice has the right knowledge and is making decisions based on research and evidence.
What is a clinical Nutritionist?
Bachelor Health Science, Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine
MY education
REGISTRATIONS
A clinical Nutritionist in Perth must..
This means a tertiary degree (minimum of three years) and 300+ hours of clinical training.
BE QUALIFIED
To be eligible for health fund rebates, we must be registered with a national industry association. This is all about accountability.
BE REGISTERED
Our knowledge is applied in conjunction with the best available and most recent scientific evidence. Your health is not a gamble.
BE EVIDENCE-BASED
A qualified clinical Nutritionist is an allied health professional.
We see a physiotherapist for a sore hip, a chiropractor for a sore back, or an optometrist to check the state of our sight, but it’s not always common to see a nutritionist for diet plans or help with digestive concerns. But it doesn’t stop there, clinical nutritionists assist with disease prevention and management using nothing but scientific evidence.
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MORE ABOUT NUTRITION SERVICES.
It’s all about you. The research and evidence are applied to your body, your lifestyle, and your goals. It’s the science applied to real life.
Your private health fund may cover some of your Nutrition consults
What does this mean for you?
They can prescribe high-quality nutritional supplements
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5 THINGS you need to know about seeing a NUTRITIONIST:
Laboratory testing is used to indicate imbalances or dysfunction
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A Nutritionist uses current scientific evidence for recommendations.
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A clinical Nutritionist has completed a 3 year university level degree.
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You’ve tried everything to
lose weight
You eat, but you’re always hungry
You need help achieving your health goals
You’ve been struggling with
gut issues
You know you could be 'healthier, but how?
Is This Right For You?
Current insurers providing rebates for a Nutritionist:
AAMI, AHM, APIA Insurance, Australian Unity CUA Health, GU Health, HBF, Latrobe Health Services, Medibank, Mildura Health Fund, NIB, Phoenix Health Fund, Qantas Health Insurance, St Lukes Health, Suncorp, Westfund Health Insurance
You can stay home and we’ll meet online, or you can come to Leederville in Perth for a face-to-face consultation. You’ll be sent a questionnaire before the appointment, so I’ll know you a little bit before we meet.
Book Your Consultation
is that a yes?
