Experienced Dietitians providing Dietetic and Nutritional Therapy
Dietetic and Nutritional Therapy
At Mind Body Well, our Accredited Practising Dietitians (APDs) offer nutritional therapy that goes beyond traditional dietary advice. Our qualified and experienced Dietitians understand that true wellness comes from nurturing both mind and body through personalised nutrition care, and provide therapies in person at our South Melbourne clinic, or via telehealth from anywhere in Australia.
Our Melbourne Dietitians are uniquely positioned within an integrated psychology clinic, allowing us to address the complex relationship between food, emotions, and mental health in ways that traditional nutrition practices often don’t . With both in-person and online therapy options available, professional dietetic care is accessible regardless of your location.
Dietetic & Nutritional Therapy Services
Approaches We Address Through Non-Diet Dietetic Therapy
Our experienced Dietitians work across all areas of concern treated at Mind Body Well, utlising person-centered, non-diet approaches to nutrition in the following areas:
- Perimenopause: Nutritional support for midlife women, , providing dietary strategies to enhance health wellbeing.
- Menopause: Evidence-based nutritional approaches for symptom management and long-term health
- Endometriosis: Anti-inflammatory. dietary recommendations and pain management through nutrition.
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Specialised guidance on dietary management for hormonal balance and metabolic health.
- Fertility: Preconception nutrition for optimal reproductive health and conception support.
- Pregnancy: Comprehensive nutritional care throughout pregnancy for the health of both mother and baby.
- Menstrual Disorders: Nutritional support to support cycle regulation and symptom management.
- Anxiety: Nutritional strategies to support nervous system regulation, which can assist with reducing anxiety symptoms. Our Dietitians also help take the ‘worry’ out of nutritional choices.
- Life Stress and Trauma: Client-centered, trauma-informed nutritional support that understands your body’s stress responses.
- Depression: Evidence-based dietary approaches to support mood, focussed on reducing stress around eating behaviours and nutritional choices.
- Interpersonal Issues: Understanding how food and eating patterns may be affected by relationship challenges, and vice versa
- Diabetes: Nutritional guidance for blood sugar management and non-diet lifestyle modification support
- High Cholesterol: Nutritional plans aimed to reduce cardiovascular risk
- Chronic Health Concerns: tritional support for people with ongoing health conditions
- Hypogonadism and Testosterone Issues: Nutritional support for hormonal health and symptom management of men’s health concerns
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Specialised gut health protocols including FODMAP management, especially for those with co-occurring eating disorders or body image concerns
- Anorexia Nervosa: Nutritional rehabilitation and weight restoration support.
- Bulimia Nervosa: Understanding and responding to binge-purge cycles.
- Binge Eating Disorder: Exploring eating patterns, behavioural, and emotional issues which can contribute to binge eating.
- Other Specific Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED): Tailored nutrition support for all eating disorder presentations.
- ARFID: Neurodivergent aware strategies for addressing restrictive eating behaviours which are often related to sensory concerns.
- Restrictive Eating Behaviours: Gentle nutritional rehabilitation development of more flexible eating.
- Compulsive Exercise: Balanced approach to understanding nutritional requirements to adequately fuel the body for movement.
- Body Image Concerns: Nutritional support that promotes body acceptance and positive self-relationship.
- Body Dysmorphia: Sensitive non-diet nutritional care that doesn’t reinforce distorted body perceptions.
- Orthorexia: Supporting recovery from obsessive “healthy” eating and food rules, promoting greater flexibility.
Integrated Therapeutic Approaches in Dietetic Care
Our dietitians work closely with our psychological therapy team, incorporating evidence-based approaches when relevant to your nutrition care:
Dietetic and Nutritional Therapy at Mind Body Well
Comprehensive Service Integration: As part of Mind Body Well’s complete service offering, our Dietitians work closely alongside other therapists in our practice, providing interdisciplinary therapy in conjunction with:
- Psychological Therapy (individual and group sessions).
- Eating Disorder Therapy (focused client-centered care)).
- Telehealth Therapy (accessible nutrition support from anywhere across Australia.
- Clinical Supervision (for other Dietitians, promoting service quality and self-care).
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Approaches: Our dietitians are trained to work alongside psychological treatments including CBT, DBT, CBT-E, ACT, TBT-S, SSCM, EMDR, and IPT, ensuring your nutrition care supports your broader therapeutic goals.
Specialised Eating Disorder Expertise: Mind Body Well Dietitians have specific training in eating disorder treatment, and are professionally credentialed with the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders, working as an important part of interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive recovery support.
Dietetic and Nutritional Therapy at Mind Body Well
- Face-to-face consultations at our Melbourne clinic.
- Telehealth Therapy appointments for clients across Australia.
- Integrated sessions with our psychology team when required.
- Coordination with external healthcare providers when needed
Your Therapy with Our Melbourne-Based Dietitians
Assessment Phase (1-3 Sessions)
All therapy at Mind Body Well 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. During this phase, your Dietitian will:
- Review your medical history, current health concerns, and goals.
- Assess your relationship with food and eating patterns.
- Understand your lifestyle, preferences, and any challenges.
- Collaborate with our psychology team if eating concerns have emotional components.
At the end of this Assessment Phase, your therapist will negotiate 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 a psychologist may also include seeing one of the dietitians at Mind Body Well.
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 therapist. Some clients will have multiple ‘phases’ of treatment, whereas others may have more short-term treatment.
Your ongoing nutrition therapy may include:
- Personalised Nutrition Plans: Evidence-based eating strategies designed for your specific health goals and lifestyle.
- Practical Food Skills: Shopping guides, meal preparation tips, and cooking confidence building.
- Behaviour Change Support: Strategies to build sustainable healthy habits.
- Mind-Body Integration: Addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of eating.
- Ongoing Monitoring: Regular check-ins to adjust your plan as you progress.
Collaborative Care
When appropriate, your dietitian may work with:
- Our clinical psychologists for eating disorder support or emotional eating concerns.
- Your GP for medical nutrition therapy.
- Other specialists as part of your broader healthcare team.
Medicare & Private Health Insurance for Dietitian Services
Medicare Rebates Available
You may be eligible to claim Medicare OR Private Health Insurance rebates for part of your session fees at Mind Body Well. In order to claim a Medicare rebate you will need:
- A current Medicare card, details of which you will have the opportunity to provide us in your initial client forms.
- A valid written referral and treatment plan from your Doctor (which needs to be provided to our administrative team prior to your appointment).
- These treatment plans can include the following types: Mental Health Care Plan, Eating Disorder
Management Plan, and Chronic Disease Management Plan. - We will process Medicare claims on your behalf, providing the above two have been provided to us prior to your appointment.
Please note – this is a partial rebate only, we are not a bulk billing service.
In order to claim a rebate from your Private Health Insurance you will need:
- An appropriate level of cover (check with your fund).
- A receipt from us which you issue yourself to your private health insurance provider (we are unable to process these on your behalf).
- Please note – you are unable to claim from both Medicare and Private Health insurance for the same session.
Please contact our administrative team if you need any further information about claiming rebates.
Clinic address: 103 / 34 Queens Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004.
Easily accessible from:
- South Yarra, St Kilda, and Prahran.
- Windsor, Albert Park, and Port Melbourne.
- Melbourne CBD and Southbank.
- Public transport friendly with nearby tram and train connections.
Dietetic and Nutritional Telehealth Therapy We also offer therapy via a secure and confidential online platform for people who are unable to get to our Melbourne office. Our telehealth services provide the same expert dietetic care from the comfort of your home, anywhere in Australia.
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Frequently asked questions
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.
How often should you see a Dietitian?
Can I see a Dietitian via Telehealth?
How can I find a good Dietitian?
Contact the Psychologists and Dietitians at our Melbourne Clinic
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