Dietetics at PACE Health Management
What do Dietitians do?
Accredited practising Dietitians are University trained allied health professionals who are experts in the field of food and nutrition. Dietitians apply the latest scientific evidence to optimise health and assist in managing an array of medical conditions, including but not limited to; chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, cancer, intolerance, allergy and gastrointestinal disorders.
Dietitians endeavour to help their clients create sustained lifestyle change and as such will take into account your food preferences and current lifestyle in order to support long term success.
What to expect from your appointment with a Dietitian?
During your initial appointment your Dietitian will work with you to identify your health and nutrition related goals, identify areas for dietary change and develop an individualised plan. They will take into consideration factors such as current and past medical history, current dietary intake and activity levels when providing you with evidence based education and advice.
Meet our Dietitians!
Katie is an Accredited practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist who has had a lifelong passion for food and nutrition. Since graduating from the Masters in Dietetics, Katie has acquired a wide range of experience across many facets of Dietetics and draws on her experience working in one of Melbourne’s largest public hospitals as well outpatient clinics and community roles when consulting with clients.
Her love for talking to people about food and the impact it has on our body lead Katie to branch out into private consulting in 2016, allowing her to work more broadly with members of the community to improve their health and wellbeing through their diet and nutrition.
Katie is a huge believer in balance and believes a wide and varied diet is paramount to health. To Katie, healthy eating encompasses much more than just the food you put in your mouth and she is passionate about helping people establish a positive relationship with food.
Katie has a specific interest & expertise in:
Women’s health: PCOS, fertility, osteoporosis and osteopenia, constipation.
Gastrointestinal disturbances: including irritable bowel syndrome and food intolerance management, as well as IBD.
Chronic disease management: Type 2 diabetes prevention and management, cardiovascular disease prevention and management, NAFLD, COPD.
Jacquie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Nutritionist who is passionate about empowering her clients with the knowledge and tools to make sustainable changes and achieve their own personal health goals.
Jacquie completed a paramedic degree before pursuing her passion in nutrition, completing a Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Sciences and Master of Dietetics at Deakin University. She is a strong believer in that deciding what to eat does not need to be complicated and adopts an educational approach to better help her clients understand food and their bodies.
Through her nutrition and paramedic studies, Jacquie has worked with clients from all walks of life. She likes to take time to get to know and understand her clients to provide a tailored approach to healthful eating that is practical, affordable and flexible.
Jacquie is passionate about assisting her clients to build a good relationship with food and their body, achieving sustainable change through encouraging a varied, balanced diet that is both nutritious and enjoyable.
Jacquie has a specific interest in:
Chronic disease prevention and management, including cardiovascular and kidney disease.
Nutrition for healthy ageing, including osteopenia, osteoporosis and weight maintenance.
Gastrointestinal health, including symptom management for IBS, IBD and food intolerance.
Women’s health, including PCOS.
Izzy has completed a Bachelors degree in food and nutrition science, a diploma in the gut brain connection and Masters degree in Dietetics.
She has great experience and passion in the areas of aged care, diabetes management, dietetic management of chronic disease, weight loss interventions and feeding therapy for children and adolescents experiencing fussy eating, disordered eating and sensory aversions.
Got a question for our Dietitians?
How can I book in to see a dietitian?
Appointments are available for our dietitians both in clinic and online. You can book online or give us a call!
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian?
Dietitians services can be accessed in a number of different ways! They can support those within NDIS, WorkCover, TAC, DVA, Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Plans as well as private clients.
Can I use my private health insurance?
Yes you can!
What do I need to bring to my session?
Nothing just yourself. Our dietitians are accredited with the Dietitians Association of Australia and are expertly trained to support your individual needs.
Our dietitians are more than happy to answer any enquiries you have! Feel free to ask us a question.