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
Dr Katherine Brain
Accredited Practising Dietitian
PhD, B Nutr&Diet (Hon I), PhD
Katherine has a keen interest in bridging the gap between nutrition and pain. This has formed the foundation of her research work which she uses to inform her practice. Katherine’s interests include:
- Chronic pain and related conditions
- Pelvic pain and endometriosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Malnutrition
- Chronic disease, including heart disease and diabetes
Katherine uses a collaborative, supportive and holistic approach to her practice.
Our Dietitian
Jessica Zorba
Practising Dietitian
Jessica has a keen interest in helping people achieve healthy behaviors and develop positive relationships with food. Since graduating as a Dietitian in 2022, Jessica has been dedicated to promoting better health through nutrition.
Her work in public health has allowed her to focus particularly on the nutritional needs of primary school-aged children. Jessica's approach is centered on creating supportive environments where children can learn and adopt healthy eating habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Jessica's interests include: child and adolescent nutrition (fussy eating, growth issues, disordered eating etc), supporting families to create healthy eating habits and general healthy eating.
Her work is characterized by a compassionate and holistic approach, aiming not just to address immediate nutritional concerns, but also to instill lasting positive behaviors and attitudes towards food.
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 sessions per calendar year under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan.
As of July 2022, clients with a CDM plan may be eligible to claim a Medicare rebate of $56.00 after their dietetics appointment.
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.com.au