Personalised nutrition support for your well-being.
Nutritionist & Dietitian Ballarat
Visit a Dietitian in Ballarat
Our mission is always to empower individuals and communities to gain and maintain complete physical, mental and social well-being by taking ownership and pride in their health.
We believe the use of Medical Nutritional Therapy through food and diet is vital to preventing and treating disease while simultaneously creating a future for better health. Good nutrition plays a vital role in our wellbeing, it can reduce our health risks and promote recovery from a variety of conditions.
However, food is also a beautiful part of our everyday lives and is intertwined with our social connections, culture, and traditions.
Our Dietitians understand and value this multi-faceted connection we have with food because food plays an equally important role in their lives!
They focus on understanding you as an individual and will work with you to create individualised nutrition plans that are realistic, sustainable and delicious!
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What can our Dietitian help you with?
Most people know that dietitians are the experts to turn to when you have issues around weight management.
Bariatric Surgery
Irritable bowel syndrome
Inflammatory bowel disease
General gut issues
Weight gain
Weight loss
Obesity
Malnutrition
Diabetes management
Hypertension
Heart disease
Food intolerances and allergies
Eating for optimal health
Supporting athletes with nutrition and performance optimisation
To see a full list of conditions that our dieticians can support you with, please click here.
OUR BALLARAT DIETITIAN
Nicole Akemi Tan
Dietitian
Nicole is an Accredited Practising Dietitian holding a Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Monash University. Her passion for food and culinary arts harmonises seamlessly with her proficiency in nutritional science, empowering her to offer tailored medical nutrition therapy for individuals and families. An advocate for non-diet, weight-inclusive approaches, Nicole fosters a compassionate, non-judgemental environment to discuss nutritional health concerns.
With interest and expertise in the management of paediatric growth concerns, picky/selective eating, food allergies and intolerances, malnutrition, nutrient deficiencies and diet-related chronic conditions, Nicole will support you to achieve positive and sustainable dietary changes to enhance both physical and mental wellbeing. Through collaborative and empathetic guidance, Nicole empowers clients to establish positive relationships with food in their journey to holistic wellness.
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FEES AND APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
ACCEPTING
MHCPs, TAC, WorkCover, NDIS, TAC and HICAPS for private health claiming is available onsite. With the exception of plan-managed NDIS participants, accounts must be paid in full on the day of the appointment and our friendly reception team will prepare the necessary information for you to claim your entitlements.
GP Health Care Plans (CDMs)
While we provide the claiming facilities for this as an added service to our clients, eligibility for any rebates though insurance or Medicare is your responsibility to manage to ensure you can access your entitlements.
NDIS
Minors
There is no age limit to treating minors. If a parent is booking in a child, there is the option to have an initial appointment without the child so the parent can discuss any issues freely.
Cancellation Policy
To avoid the consult fee, notify us at least 48 hours prior to your appointment to cancel or reschedule so we can arrange to care for another client during that time. If the required notice is not given and you can’t make your appointment but we are successfully able to fill that place, no fee will be charged.
FEES
Initial 1 hour: $120
Return 30 minutes: $95
Return 45 minutes: $120
CDMs (Formerly EPCs) Out of Pocket Fee
Initial 1 hour: $27.65
Return: $17.65
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Dietetics Can Help You
Our dietitians can help you with nutritional therapy plans, advice and guidance to support your optimum health and wellbeing.
Book your dietitian appointment online. We look forward to welcoming you to Modern Medicine in Ballarat!
