Dietetics in Nowra
Who We Support With Nutrition in Nowra
Weight management
Diabetes nutrition
Food allergies and intolerances
Digestive health (IBS)
Heart health
Paediatric nutrition
Malnutrition support
Sports nutrition
Dietetics Services Available at Nowra
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 Nowra
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 Nowra Dietitian
Terence Tong
Dietitian/Head of Clinical Development (Dietetics)
BSc (Phys), MND
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NDIS Dietetics in Nowra
Understanding your NDIS plan shouldn’t get in the way of your health. At our Nowra clinic, we take the lead on the paperwork by creating an Optimum Roadmap. This is our way of mapping out every dollar of your funding from the start, so you never have to worry about “funding burnout” halfway through your plan. We believe in transparency, so you always know exactly how your sessions and assessments are being used to support your independence.
The real “Optimum Advantage” is our Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Our dietitians don’t work in a bubble; they hold regular Case Conferences with our Nowra-based physios, OTs, and behavior support practitioners. This means when your goals change, our whole team knows about it instantly. You won’t have to repeat your story over and over because we are already aligned and working together to help you live your life to the fullest.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a doctor's referral to see a dietitian in Nowra?
No, you can book an appointment as a private client without any referral at all. While we often work with clients through NDIS or Medicare (EPC) pathways which involve specific documents, our doors are open to everyone in the Nowra community looking for professional nutritional support.
How is a Dietitian different from a Nutritionist?
How does the Optimum Roadmap prevent me from running out of funding?
We map out your entire therapy journey, including sessions and report writing, right at the beginning. By planning your Assessment, Therapy Sessions, and MDT Case Conferences ahead of time, we ensure your NDIS or Medicare funding lasts for the duration of your plan, reducing the stress of unexpected costs.
Why do you have a 48 hour cancellation policy?
What is a "Case Conference" and how does it help me?
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