Services
Eat For Life Dietetics
Dietitian Services Brisbane
Eat for Life Dietetics uses a food first approach to provide individualised nutrition education and advice through face-to-face and telehealth Dietitian consultations. Face-to-face appointments are available at our North Lakes and Wavell Heights clinics.
Eat for Life Dietetics offers general health services as well as specialty health services in the areas of women’s health, mental health, and Disability. You can check out more information about these services below. We also treat a range of other health conditions, please contact Eat for Life Dietetics to see how we can help you.
General Health
Food plays an important role in your health and wellbeing and can be used effectively as part of a holistic approach to treat a range of health conditions. At Eat for Life Dietetics we are committed to supporting our clients to improve their health by providing easy to understand, realistic and individualised nutrition advice and education.
We are experienced in supporting clients to treat and manage conditions including:
- Heart disease
- Diabetes
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Reflux (GORD)
- Constipation & diarrhoea
- Malnutrition
- Weight concern
- Kidney disease
Women’s Health
Eat for Life Dietetics is passionate about supporting women through all life stages to achieve their health and nutrition goals. Women often lead busy lives and experience a range of health issues and concerns that are not always well recognised within our health system. It is important that each person’s individual goals, life experiences and concerns are listened to, acknowledged and respected and at Eat for Life Dietetics we are committed to providing a service that is flexible, realistic, and manageable within your busy life!
We are experienced in supporting women to treat and manage conditions including:
- Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
- Endometriosis
- Gestational diabetes
- Fertility nutrition
- Pregnancy nutrition
- Post-partum nutrition
- Anaemia & low iron levels
- Osteoporosis
- Weight concern
Mental Health
The link between food, nutrition and mental health is well established. We know that this relationship can be complicated and often food choices can impact our mental health, and our mental health impacts our food choices. At Eat for Life Dietetics we acknowledge the additional challenges that people struggling with mental health conditions can face and aim to provide an understanding, supportive environment where we explore not only what you eat but why you eat and how you eat. We aim to work with you on building a healthy relationship with food and your body.
We are experienced in supporting clients to treat and manage mental health conditions including:
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bulimia
- Binge Eating Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
Paediatric services
Nutrition can have an important impact on growth, development and overall well being for our growing kids. At Eat for Life Dietetics, we know that navigating food and eating during these years is not always straightforward! We are passionate about helping families navigate nutrition or growth concerns in a fun, realistic and free-of judgement environment where your families needs are always put first. We aim to provide strategies that make life easier for parents, while positively promoting the health and wellbeing for your child
We are experienced in supporting children from ages 4 years + to treat and manage:
- Changes or concerns with weight or growth patterns
- Dietary management of diet-related conditions i.e inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, coeliac disease
- Fussy eating and food avoidance
- Sensory processing challenges leading to restrictive diets i.e. only eating certain colours, textures and flavours
- Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
- Managing poor appetite with or without medication use
- Managing constipation and diarrhoea with food and fluid intake
- Helping to improve intake of core food groups i.e. grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy and protein.
Disability Services
Eat for Life Dietetics is proud to be a NDIS Registered Provider.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides support for Australians with a permanent and significant disability, their families, and carers. The aim of the NDIS is to support its participants to develop skills and increase capacity to achieve greater independence, social and economic participation.
Eat for Life Dietetics recognises that people with a Disability may have complex medical conditions and/or complicated social and living situations that requires a specialised, inclusive, and comprehensive approach. We are committed to working with NDIS participants to support them in achieving their goals in a way that is both realistic and effective. To do this, we strive to develop a deep understanding of each person’s disability, medical history, living situations, available resources and supports.
We have experience working with support coordinators, plan managers, support workers, behaviour management specialists, family and other allied health and medical professionals. We love seeing our clients achieve a greater level of independence, happiness, health and social participation.
Eat for Life Dietetics can provide allied health services to self-managed, plan-managed and agency-managed participants. Services can be provided under the Improved health and Wellbeing and/or the Improved Daily Living categories of your NDIS Capacity Building Supports Budget and the Assistance with Daily Life Category of your NDIS Core Supports Budget.
If you are a NDIS participant and would like to work with us or know someone who might benefit from our care please contact Eat for Life Dietetics or schedule an NDIS discovery call via our online booking portal.
Are you an NDIS registered provider?
Yes, Eat for Life Dietetics is proud to be an NDIS Registered Provider.
I have been accepted as an NDIS Participant, when should I seek out a Dietitian?
Mikaela has worked with NDIS Participants since the scheme was first rolled out in Queensland. She is experienced in providing support for NDIS participants and can help you in the following ways:
- During your initial planning phase by providing therapy reports that demonstrate the impact your disability has on your life and making appropriate recommendations for dietitian services to support you in achieving your goals.
- During your NDIS Plan – once you have received your NDIS plan, Eat for Life Dietetics can provide Dietitian Services, including face-to-face consultations, home visits, resource development and group education for carers and support workers.
- Prior to a NDIS plan review – prior to a planned or requested NDIS plan review, Eat for Life Dietetics can supply an NDIS Therapy Report demonstrating why ongoing supports may be required and making appropriate recommendations for provision of these supports.
Why might I need to see a Dietitian?
There are many reasons why a person with an NDIS plan may need to see a Dietitian. Here are some of the things we can help with:
- Feeding difficulties including dysphagia and fussy eating
- Chronic disease management
- Weight concern
- Bowel issues including constipation, diarrhoea and bloating
- Wound care
- Nutrition optimisation and education
- Nutritional supplementation prescription
What are your fees?
Eat for Life Dietetics charges fees based off the hourly rate of $193.99, as outlined in the NDIS Support Catalogue. The following line Items are available for use with Dietitians:
- Capacity Building – Improved Health and well-being (12_025_0128_3_3)
- Capacity Building – Improved daily living skills (12_062_0128_3_3)
- CORE – Assistance with daily life (01_760_0128_3_3)
Participant costs will vary based on each individuals’ circumstances. To organise a quote please contact Eat for Life Dietetics or schedule an NDIS discovery call in our online booking portal.
What are your fees?
Mikaela’s Fees:
Initial Consultation (50 minutes)
This is a standard consultation, suitable for most general health concerns.
Mikaela – $159
Marley – $139
Extended Initial Consultation (70 minutes)
This is for clients who need or want more time, it is recommended for clients looking for support with an eating disorder, disordered eating and gastro-intestinal concerns. It is also recommended for clients looking for support with multiple and/or complex health conditions and clients who have a history of dieting.
Mikaela – $229
Marley – $199
Review Consultation (30 minutes)
Mikaela – $89
Marley – $75
This is a standard review consultation suitable for most general health concerns.
Extended Review Consultation (45 minutes)
Mikaela – $129
Marley – $109
This is for clients who need or want more time, it is recommended for clients looking for support with an eating disorder, disordered eating and gastro-intestinal concerns. It is also recommended for clients looking for support with multiple and/or complex health conditions and clients who have a history of dieting.
