Dietetics
What to expect when you visit a Dietitian
Referrals
You do not require a referral to attend our practice unless you are claiming medicare or DVA rebates (see information in fees section regarding medicare rebates).
Appointment Duration
A one hour appointment is required for an initial appointment and subsequent treatments will be half an hour.
Appointment Bookings
You can contact us via phone or email to book an appointment.
Initial Appointment
Your Dietitian will take a full history and examine the area of concern in order to develop a treatment plan.
Useful Things To Bring
Please bring any referrals or relevant x-rays or scan results for the treatment areas.
Our Dietitian
Rebecca Collins
Accredited Practicing Dietitian, B. Nutrition and Dietetics, Grad Dip Counselling, PhD Candidate.
With close to 10 years' experience working across various sectors including private practice, aged care and research, Rebecca specialises in treating:
· Overeating disorders, particularly in combination with depression and/or anxiety.
· Irritable bowel syndrome (FODMAPs).
· Malnutrition.
· Chronic disease, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease & hypertension.
Rebecca's objective is to research and promote positive changes in behavioural and nutrition settings through empathy and evidence based advice and guidance.
Conditions
These are some of the conditions that we treat. If your condition is not listed please contact us and we can discuss whether we are able to help you.
- General nutrition advice
- Overeating disorders, particularly in combination with depression and/or anxiety.
- Irritable bowel syndrome (FODMAPs).
- Malnutrition.
- Chronic disease, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease & hypertension.
Fees and Rebates - Dietetics
Fees
Initial consultation: $120
Routine appointment: $90 per 1/2 hour duration.
For your convenience we can accept cash, credit card or debit card payments.
Medicare Rebates
If you have a chronic medical condition that has been (or is likely to be) present for six months or longer (Eg, cardiovascular disease, diabetes) you may be entitled to receive a medicare rebate for a maximum of five Physiotherapy sessions per calendar year under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan.
If you have a GP referral and a team care arrangement you will be entitled to a medicare rebate which covers a portion of the appointment fee, although you will still be required to pay a ‘gap’ fee. Your rebate can be deposited directly back into your bank account immediately following payment of your appointment fee.
Please contact your GP to discuss eligibility and to arrange a CDM plan.
Private Health Insurance
Our staff are registered with most major health funds. Many private health funds offer rebates for physiotherapy services. Please check with your private health insurance provider to see if you are eligible to claim for physiotherapy services.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
We are also a registered NDIS provider. Please send all referrals through to reception.newabilityhealth@gmail.com.
Our Cancellation Policy
We require 24 hours notice if you are unable to attend your appointment. We will send reminders by text and telephone call to assist you to remember your appointment. If you fail to attend a scheduled appointment or if you give less than 24 hours notice that you are unable to attend your appointment – you will be charged $50 cancellation fee to cover our operating costs and loss of revenue due to the session being vacant. This cancellation fee applies to all clients.
If you wish to re-book following a missed appointment (not attended or cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice) we will require the cancellation fee to be paid prior to the appointment being re-booked.