FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need a referral? If accessing Medicare benefits through EPC or DVA Gold Card, you will need a special referral from your G.P. If you are referring yourself, a referral is preferred but not essential.
Do I need to bring anything? Bring your referral or any relevant information eg blood tests and medication list with you. A diet diary isn't required as a detailed assessment will take place.
How long are Dietitian appointments? All appointments are 30min.
How many appointments do I need? This is a difficult question to answer. Some patients only want dietary assessment and education and may need 2 to 3 appointments. Other patients want regular review and accountability and may require 5 to 10 appointments. In some cases, patients may continue to attend over an extended period of time and make visits 2 to 4 times per year.
How do I pay and get a rebate? I have EFTPOS facilities and can perform Medicare rebates and some private health claims on HICAPS. For Medicare rebates you will need your Medicare card and an EFTPOS card. The current Medicare rebate is $56.00. Check with your Private Health Insurance provider for current rebate amounts.
How does in home Personal Training Work? Some people would like to work out at the gym but may find it intimidating or they would like to cut travel time to and from the gym or they require motivation and assistance with technique. I come to your home and train you. These sessions are 60min.
How does exercise programming work? You are motivated to work out by yourself but would like a program to follow and to be checked on now and then. This could be 4,6 or 8 week intervals.
Do I need to bring anything? Bring your referral or any relevant information eg blood tests and medication list with you. A diet diary isn't required as a detailed assessment will take place.
How long are Dietitian appointments? All appointments are 30min.
How many appointments do I need? This is a difficult question to answer. Some patients only want dietary assessment and education and may need 2 to 3 appointments. Other patients want regular review and accountability and may require 5 to 10 appointments. In some cases, patients may continue to attend over an extended period of time and make visits 2 to 4 times per year.
How do I pay and get a rebate? I have EFTPOS facilities and can perform Medicare rebates and some private health claims on HICAPS. For Medicare rebates you will need your Medicare card and an EFTPOS card. The current Medicare rebate is $56.00. Check with your Private Health Insurance provider for current rebate amounts.
How does in home Personal Training Work? Some people would like to work out at the gym but may find it intimidating or they would like to cut travel time to and from the gym or they require motivation and assistance with technique. I come to your home and train you. These sessions are 60min.
How does exercise programming work? You are motivated to work out by yourself but would like a program to follow and to be checked on now and then. This could be 4,6 or 8 week intervals.