CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST
What is Clinical Nutrition?
Clinical Nutrition is a specialist branch of Nutrition & Dietetics that demonstrates an inherent understanding of how nutrients play a role in alleviating disease via nutritional biochemistry pathways. It is a science of how nutrients are metabolised, stored, digested, eliminated and absorbed and how this plays a vital role in one’s health and well-being.
Clinical Nutrition also encompasses the relationships between food and the human body and also how the nutritional breakdown of our dietary consumption influences our daily health. Clinical Nutrition Therapy consists of Dietary advice, correcting deficiency states, therapeutic inclusion of supplements, lifestyle modulation and meal-planning. Clinical Nutrition can be successful in conditions ranging from mental health disorders, children health, Fatty Liver, digestive health, endocrine disorders, sports medicine, and weight loss.
How Can a Clinical Nutritionist Help Me?
A Clinical Nutritionist can provide extensive individualised dietary advice and supplemental recommendations, as well as advice around behaviour and lifestyle changes that may help you to reach your goals. A specific individualised meal plan can be produced.
Nutrition can be very confusing, so we will work with you to answer any questions you have. You will find after leaving your appointment you will have a better understanding of your nutritional requirements and what you need to do to move forward in order to reach your health goals.
What can I expect at a Clinical Nutrition consultation?
Our Nutritionist provides an extensive 60-minute initial consultation in which your full health history will be discussed, your current diet will be fully assessed and a specific individualised meal plan can be produced that suits your lifestyle. In this consultation, our Nutritionist will also prescribe comprehensive nutritional prescriptions and recommend lifestyle changes and exercise options to best suit your individual needs.
Each meal plan measures nutritional and energetic values to assist you to reach your health goals and nutritional prescriptions aim to assist to reach your optimal health goals. We can also recommend local exercise options to ensure exercise remains fun, interactive and sustainable.
What Areas Can a Clinical Nutritionist Assist Me With?
Mental Health conditions – Depression, Anxiety
Chronic Illness such as Fatty Liver
Modify, support, treat & supplement following Vegan / Vegetarian protocols
Weight loss/gain
Sports Nutrition for Athletes
Children’s & Teen Weight Management Issues
Diabetes, Impaired Glucose Tolerance & Gestational Diabetes Management
Metabolic Syndrome
Cardiovascular Health-elevated blood pressure or cholesterol
Digestive disturbances –IBS, Diverticulitis etc
Hormonal Condition-PCOS, Menopause
Pregnancy and Lactation Support
And many many more!
Where can I visit a Livewell Nutritionist Brisbane?
Our Nutritionist is available at our clinics in Chermside, Cannon Hill and Kenmore. To make a booking please click on the link below.
Private Health Insurance Extras? Can I claim?
Emma has a Bachelor of Nutrition and her services can be claimed using your private health insurance extras. Currently (Sept 2019) the following funds are approved for nutrition rebates:
APIA Health Insurance
AHM
Australian Unity
CUA
GU Health
HBF
Medibank Private
Mildura Health Fund
NIB (AAMI & Suncorp)
Westfund
Queensland Country Health
Qantas Health Insurance
Meet our Qualified Professional
Emma is a passionate clinical nutritionist dedicated to delivering a holistic, results- driven, personalised approach, that not only educates but empowers her clients. Using her knowledge in biochemistry, pathophysiology and pathology to support and maintain desired changes, Emma believes optimum health comes not only from food but encompassing mental, physical and emotional well-being in conjunction with a balanced diet.
As a nutritionist Emma looks at nutrient absorption and bringing back the body’s biochemistry into homeostasis. In simple terms homeostasis is when the body is functioning at its optimum level. This is without pain or discomfort. This is not achieved solely through ‘good nutrition’. It’s a balance between mental clarity, physical movement (be it playing with your children, a casual walk along the water front or pumping iron in the gym) and good nutrition.
Good nutrition is enjoying foods you love. It’s not restrictive, constant dieting fads, or going without. Good nutrition is balance, variety and enjoying what you love. Good nutrition is completely individual!
| Clinical Nutritionist | |
|---|---|
| Initial Nutrition/Naturopath Consultation & Meal Plan – 60 minutes | $200.00 |
| Initial Diet & Nutrition Consultation – 60 minutes | $150.00 |
| Subsequent Diet & Nutrition Consultation – 45 minutes | $110.00 |
| Subsequent Diet & Nutrition Consultation – 30 minutes | $80.00 |
| ***NEW*** Food Intolerance Testing (96 Foods) Consultation (including initial and 1 subsequent consultation) | $579.00 |
| Food Intolerance Testing Consultation (including initial and 1 subsequent consultation) | $480.00 |
