Dietetics

Newcastle Accredited

Practising Dietitians

Ethos Health's Accredited Practising Dietitians are highly regarded providers of nutrition services in the Hunter Region and beyond. Our dietitians are registered with all major private health insurers, Medicare, NDIS and DVA. We see clients in our Newcastle clinic or provide virtual consultations via phone or video.

Our dietitians provide individualised support with a focus on positive dietary change and alignment with personal goals and lifestyle. We provide a diverse range of nutrition-related services, with expertise in the following specialty areas:

Our Team

BNutrDiet (Hons)

Gut health (IBS, IBD, coeliac disease) Monash cert FODMAPS in IBS
Sports nutrition
Plant-based eating

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PhD BHSc (N&D), Cert IV TAE

Child and adolescent nutrition (growth issues, fussy eating, disordered eating)
Pregnancy nutrition
Improving nutrition in disability care (NDIS)

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Ethos Health’s Accredited

Practising Dietitians can help with:

Child and adolescent nutrition

Are you concerned about your child’s growth or eating habits? We can help
with nutrition advice for allergies and intolerances, fussy eating, poor growth and eating disorders.

Gut health

Our dietitians are passionate about gut health and improving biodiversity. They have completed Microba and Monash FODMAPs training so can assist you with a low FODMAP diet or other strategies to improve gut symptoms.

Maternal nutrition

Pregnant, planning to fall pregnant or breastfeeding? Get support to optimise the health of you and your baby.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis

Nutrition is a key factor in managing PCOS. We can help women with PCOS who are challenged by weight management and falling pregnant.

Improving body image and nutrition

Our dietitians can work with you to improve your relationship with food and your body. By focusing on intuitive eating, lifestyle changes and strategies to improve your nutrition and body image in a personal way.

Sports Nutrition

Performing at your best requires providing your body with good fuel (nutrition). Whatever your fitness or sports-related goals, we can assist you with ensuring your nutrition will optimise your results and your health.

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Dietetics

Newcastle Accredited

Practising Dietitians

Our Team

Ethos Health’s Accredited