Private Practice

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Rebates and HICAPS

Most health insurers pay a rebate for Dietitian and Exercise Physiology services. This means accessing our service is more affordable if you have Extras Cover. HICAPS allows for on the spot claims with Private Health Insurers.

Andrea will see new patients under the DVA and the NDIS, as well as privately funded patients only.

From the 30th of June 2025, Andrea will NO LONGER accept new patients under a Medicare rebated Team Care Arrangements and GP Management Plans for chronic disease. This information has been provided to referring GPs.

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Dietitian and Nutrition Services

Why use an Accredited Practising Dietitian?

The APD credential is a public guarantee of nutrition and dietetic expertise. APDs are university qualified and undertake ongoing training and are committed to the DAA Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice. APDs help clients by translating scientific information into practical dietary advice that is prescribed to meet individual goals, lifestyles and needs. APDs often apply a multidisciplinary team approach to ensure the best nutrition care for clients. Andrea specialises in the following areas of Dietetic practice:   

  • Weight and body composition management

  • Gastrointestinal disorders

  • Food intolerance including FODMAPs, gluten and food chemicals

  • Cardiovascular disease- high blood pressure, cholesterol

  • Metabolic disease including fatty liver and diabetes

  • Sports nutrition                     

Why use an Accredited Sports Dietitian?                                               A Sports Dietitian is a Dietitian that specialises in the specific nutrition requirements of athletes, which can significantly vary between and within sporting disciplines and athletes. Changes to training and competition regimes will alter nutrition requirements. As an athlete it is important to understand varying nutrition requirements, and how to plan and implement practices that will best support sports performance.  Andrea specialises in the following Sports Nutrition areas:

  • Competition and race day nutrition preparation

  • Body composition strategies- increase lean muscle tissue

  • Immune function and fatigue prevention 

  • Nutrition recovery practices

  • Supplementation

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Exercise Physiology Services

Why use an Accredited Exercise Physiologist?
An AEP is a university qualified allied health professional, who specialises in clinical exercise interventions for people at risk of developing, or with existing chronic and complex medical conditions and injuries. AEPs prescribe exercise to help the body move efficiently, so that movement is free and flowing. In this way movement can become more enjoyable, improve physical performance and potentially reduce the risk of future injury. 

Andrea has developed particular interest in helping clients with:

  • Sports performance (including strength and conditioning) 

  • Chronic pain (including Musculoskeletal, and Fibromyalgia)

  • Osteoporosis prevention and management (return to movement post fracture)

  • Cardiovascular health

  • Diabetes and metabolic disorders

  • Weight management