Dietetics In Blacktown
Dietetics at our Blacktown clinic uses evidence based nutrition principles to support overall health and individual dietary needs. Our Dietitians work with individuals and families across Blacktown to help navigate everyday food choices manage ongoing health conditions and build sustainable habits that support energy balance and long term wellbeing.
Who We Support With Nutrition In Blacktown
At our Blacktown clinic, we support people who need guidance with food and nutrition. This includes managing conditions such as diabetes allergies and weight related concerns.
We also work with people who find eating difficult due to illness or changes in health. We do not believe in strict plans that are hard to maintain. Instead we work alongside you to build realistic eating habits that fit your lifestyle and support how you feel day to day.
Weight management
Diabetes nutrition
Food allergies and intolerances
Digestive health (IBS)
Heart health
Paediatric nutrition
Malnutrition support
Sports nutrition
Dietetics Services Available at Blacktown
Personalised Nutrition Plans
We do not use cookie-cutter diets. We create eating plans that fit your taste buds, budget, and lifestyle.
Weight Management
We support you to reach a healthy weight. We focus on sustainable changes rather than strict diets.
Disease Management
We use food to help your health. We provide expert advice for diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.
Food Allergy & Intolerance
We help you eat safely. We guide you on how to manage allergies or gut issues while still enjoying food.
How Dietetics Works at Our Blacktown Clinic
1.
Initial Assessment & Consultation
We talk about your current diet and health history. We discuss what you like to eat and what you want to change.
2.
Treatment Planning
We design a nutrition strategy. This includes setting realistic goals and simple changes to your meals.
3.
Active Treatment & Intervention
You start your new plan. We provide recipes, shopping lists, and tips to make healthy eating easy.
4.
Re-Education & Functional Training
We teach you skills for life. This includes reading food labels, cooking tips, and making smart choices when dining out.
5.
Progress Review & Outcome Measurement
We track your results. We check your energy levels, weight, or blood test results to see what is working.
6.
Maintenance & Prevention
Meet Our Blacktown Dietitian
Trent Stevens
Dietition
BSc (Food & Nutr), M Diet
Libby Grimditch
Dietition
BSc Nutrition, MDietetics
Wendy Jessup
Dietitian
MSc (Diet), PGCert (BusMgmt), BSc (HumNutrExSportSc)
Terence Tong
Dietitian/Head of Clinical Development (Dietetics)
BSc (Phys), MND
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NDIS Dietetics Support In Blacktown
Dietetics is often included in NDIS plans for people managing weight food intolerances and conditions such as dysphagia that can make swallowing difficult.
At our Blacktown clinic, NDIS participants can access a free upfront discovery session. This gives us time to understand your needs plan the right support and help you feel comfortable in our modern accessible studio.
Allied health services are available under one roof. Your care is supported through team collaboration and guided by our clinical leadership to ensure consistency and quality across services.
We also work closely with your nominated Support Coordinator or NDIS Plan Manager. This helps reduce paperwork and complexity so you can stay focused on using your plan in a way that supports your independence and daily life.
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