Dietitian FAQ

  1. Why do I need to see a dietitian?

    If you suffer from the following problems then you should see a dietitian:

    Hyperinsulinaemia/Syndrome X (Itchy skin, bloating, dizziness, sugar cravings, hot flush, difficulty sleeping)
    Overweight (adults & children)
    Eating disorders
    Emotional eating Issues/yo yo dieters syndrome
    Cholesterol/Triaglycerides
    Blood Pressure
    Allergies
    Constipation
    Irritable Bowel (bloating, wind, diarrhea)
    Sports nutrition
    General healthy eating
    Tiredness
    Coeliac Disease
    Lymphoedema
    Elimination Diets
    ADH children

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  2. What Will Happen At My First and Follow Up Appointment?

    At your first appointment the dietitian will asses what nutritional advice you require and then will conduct a dietary and lifestyle assessment, and devise a program to suit your needs and lifestyle. You will also be provided with additional getting started information. You will follow your program over a period of two weeks and will be required to keep full food records of what you eat.

    At a follow up appointment in 2 weeks you will be weighed (if required) and your food records and symptom records (if required) will be assessed. You will be provided with goals to achieve each fortnight, and will be educated thoroughly on your dietary needs. Regular follow ups are encouraged until you achieve your required weight or alternative dietary goals.

    If you are specifically coming for weight loss you will be provided with food education as well as ways to manage emotional eating, binging, guilt eating, yo yo dieting syndrome. Habit changes are just as important as dietary changes, particularly if you want to lose the weight permanently. We will make you become a non dieter!

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  3. How many appointments do I need?

    You can have as many appointments as you wish. One or many!

    It is ideal to initially see your dietitian for fortnightly appointments to ensure that you are on the correct track, then eventually we encourage you to spread your appointments out to three weekly and monthly, until you achieve your desired goals.

    Remember you are in control in the end.

    Appointments can be tailored to suit your budget as well.

    It does not hurt thereafter to see your dietitian even 3 times per year after your goals have been achieved to ensure compliance continues, just as you would go to your doctor for a check up.

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  4. What does it cost?

    1. FREE Bulk Billing Service

      Medicare rebates do apply - which means you will get up to 5 appointments without cost. But you will need to speak to your G.P. first for a primary care plan and to see if you are eligible. The care plan must be brought into the first appointment and provided to the reception staff. After your Medicare appointments finish it will cost only $42 - $44 per review appointment.

    2. Private Clients

      Consulting Dietitians
      Initial Appointment - $120.00
      Review Appointment - $42.00

      Health fund rebates apply and you will be eligible for up to an 80% rebate.

      *HICAPS is available at some of the centres so you only have to pay the gap.

      * Note not all health funds are linked up to HICAPS.

    3. Veteran Affairs

      Veterans Affairs Gold Cards are accepted. Please ensure that you have received a referral from your G.P. before your appointment with the dietitian. There are not gaps charged so there is no cost to you, so there is no charge

    4. Workcover

      We are registered with Workcover also.

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  5. Payments?

      Payments

      Payments can be made by cash, and at some centres EFTPOS is available. Please ask the staff at the medical centre you are booking your appointment with how payments can be made.


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  6. Where are you located?

    Ashford Private Hospital

    PH: (08) 8297 6888  Fax: (08) 8297 0845
    Suite 10, 59 Anzac Highway,
    ASHFORD, SA, 5035

    Salisbury Family Care

    PH: (08) 8250 0555
    Shop 2/89 Stanbel Road, 
    SALISBURY PLAIN, SA, 5109

    Mawson Medical Centre

    PH: (08) 8359 5133 
    Mawson Lakes Medical Centre  12 The Promenade, MAWSONS LAKES, SA, 5095

    Whites Medical Centre

    PH: (08) 8258 8988
    Whites Medical Centre  127 Whites Road,
    SALISBURY NORTH, SA, 5108

    Europa Medical Centre

    PH: (08) 8258 9103
    Europa Medical Centre  287 Salisbury H/Way, SALISBURY DOWNS, SA, 5108

    Reynella Medical Centre

    PH: (08) 8382 3900 Fax: (08) 8326 3058
    44 Hillier Rd,
    MORPHETT VALE, SA, 5162

    All Care Medical Centre

    PH: (08) 8371 1191
    161 Edward Street,
    MELROSE PARK, SA, 5039

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  7. What topics will be discussed at my appointments?

    How to balance your diet for your body type and for maximum energy.

    Food label reading.

    Low fat food preparation techniques and how to change your menus for added variety, taste and nutrition.

    Recipe modification and adaptation.

    How you can incorporate commercial convenience foods into your program.

    Eating out — how to enjoy eating out and still loose weight.

    How to manage emotional eating, guilt and binge eating.

    Exercise programs will be designed for you and how to fit it into your busy lifestyle and how to enjoy it!

    How to keep motivated to help you loose the weight and keep it off forever.

    How you can eat those tasty treat foods, like chocolate and enjoy a glass of wine or beer, and still succeed with losing weight.

    How to change not only how you eat, but how you think so you can keep the weight off permanently.

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  8. How long are the dietary consultations?

    Initial Consultation — 30-40 minutes
    Follow-up Consultation — 15-20 minutes

    Extended consults may be charged if appointments take longer than this.

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  9. Are the dietitians Accredited Practicing Dietitians?

    Sannicjaya and her team of dietitians are members of the Dietitians Association of Australia (www.daa.asn.au) and are Accredited Practicing Dietitians.

    APD's are dietitians who not only have tertiary qualifications but are also committed to continuing professional development. Through continuing professional development, APD's keep themselves up-to-date with the latest research and advances in nutrition and health, so they can provide their patients and clients with the best possible information and services.

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  10. What happens if my Dietitian goes on holidays (or is sick)?

    When ‘your’ Dietitian is on holidays you will be able to consult with one of the other Dietitians. They will be able to continue with assisting and supporting you, as you progress towards your goals, as they will have access to all your notes written by your regular Dietitian.

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  11. Can the dietitian do a talk for my local group?

    The dietitians are available for group talks and education sessions. Please leave your details below and press the send button, you will be contacted.

    Perhaps you belong to a local weight watchers group, baby group, even your workplace, and would like a talk about a particular nutrition topic e.g. Syndrome X, and hyperinsulinaemia.

    Note, items marked with a * must be filled in.

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