About our Dietitians
Self Essentials are proud to work in conjunction with Nutrition Lab Accredited Practising Dietitians. Nutrition Lab is a private dietetic and nutrition consulting practice that offers a fresh perspective on healthy living. Nutrition Lab operate out of several locations in Sydney, including Self Essentials. For information about other practice locations, visit www.nutritionlab.com.au
How can a Dietitian Help Me?
There are few subjects more important, yet completely confusing and emotionally charged than food. There's certainly no shortage of contradictory information available with a bewildering array of food options, products and outlets to choose from.
No matter what your reasons are for seeking nutrition advice, you can be confident that at Self Essentials, our dietitians will provide you with an evidence-based approach. You will receive up-to-date and practical nutritional advice that is based on sound medical information and nutrition science principles.
Importantly, at Self Essentials we are also friendly and professional - people you can rely on for expert advice, motivation and a helping hand. Our dietitians will work with you to develop a balanced approach to eating which emphasises well-being and the pure enjoyment of food.
Individual Dietitian Consultations
Individual consultations are conducted in a face to face manner in a private setting for a variety of health needs. We tailor our consultations to meet your individual requirements, health goals and food preferences. Some clients choose one visit only, while others request a full program with follow-up appointments. Whatever your preference, we will tailor a healthy eating plan to meet your specific needs, and will collaborate with your General Practitioner and other therapists, such as your psychologist, when appropriate.
At Self Essentials the dietitians often work in conjunction with psychologists in eating issues cases. This team approach is vitally important in achieving optimal health. Of course, your permission is sought prior to bringing another professional into your care.
Our dietitians specialise in (but are not limited to) the following areas of nutrition:
Life-Stage Nutrition
- Nutrition for optimal health
- Pre-wedding nutrition
- Fertility nutrition
- Pre and post natal nutrition
- Nutrition for infants and children
- Nutrition in teenagers
- Nutrition for the older adult
- Nutrition during the menopause
Sports Nutrition
- Pre-competition nutrition strategies
- Eating and drinking during sport
- Recovery nutrition
- Weight gain (bulking-up)
- Weight loss (to reduce body fat)
- Making weight
- Anthropometric skinfold measures
- Fluid and hydration requirements
- Fluid balance and sweat composition assessments
- Nutrition during injury and illness
- Appropriate use of supplements
Medical Nutrition
- Weight management
- Childhood obesity
- Obesity Surgery (bariatric surgery, Lap Bands)
- Diabetes (impaired glucose tolerance, insulin resistance, Type I and Type II Diabetes)
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
- Cardiovascular (heart) disease
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Bowel diseases and disorders (coeliac disease, diverticular disease, irritable bowel sydrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD))
- Vegetarian eating
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Eating disorders
- Food allergies and intolerances
- Osteoporosis
- Joint diseases (gout, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Heartburn and gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD)
Initial consultation
Your first consultation will usually be one hour in duration. In this initial session, we will complete a detailed nutritional health assessment and develop a dietary plan that combines practical and achievable strategies that are personalised to your specific needs.In your initial consultation, we will:
- Identify and discuss your nutrition and health goals
- Complete a detailed medical history
- Assess lifestyle behaviours
- Recall your usual food intake
- Review past and current eating habits
- Conduct detailed anthropometric measurements
- Establish key strategies that are practical, achievable and specific to your goals
- Create an individualised eating plan is personalised to fit your lifestyle
- Provide relevant nutrition education
- Provide appropriate written resources
- Recommendations regarding follow-up consultations
- Follow-up consultations
- Your nutritional management is delivered to you with personal and attentive care. For this reason you will be recommended to attend follow-up consultations at a frequency determined by both you and your dietitian. While some clients may receive all the information they require at their initial appointment, most benefit from ongoing appointments between 1 and 4 weeks apart.
- Reviewing progress towards goals
- Constructive feedback and on-going practical nutrition education
- Assist with motivation and overcoming barriers
- Setting new strategies to ensure your individual goals are achieved
Couples & Families
Couples and families are welcome at Self Essentials. Successful dietary changes are often easier to achieve when you have the support of a family member or friend. Couples and family consultations (two people with a similar condition at the same time) are longer in duration (1 1/2 hours) and follow a similar structure to that outlined above for individual consultations.
Home Consultations
Consultations can be organised in the privacy and comfort of your home for an additional premium. Please refer to our fee guide for additional information.
