NUTRITION
At Manna Wellness, we take a holistic approach to nutrition, recognising the important role food plays in supporting both physical and mental wellbeing. Our Nutrition services provide personalised, evidence-based guidance to help you build healthier eating habits, improve your relationship with food and work towards your individual health and wellbeing goals. Whether you’re looking to make changes to your diet, manage your weight, support your energy and performance, or simply feel more confident about what you’re eating, we can help you make practical and sustainable changes that fit your lifestyle.
NUTRITION Services
With so much conflicting nutrition advice available, knowing what to eat can feel overwhelming. Our evidence-based nutrition guidance takes the confusion out of food and focuses on practical, sustainable strategies that work for you. We currently offer the following nutrition services at our Darlington clinic:
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At Manna Wellness, our nutrition consultations provide personalised, evidence-based nutrition education and practical guidance to help you develop healthier, sustainable eating habits and work towards your health and wellbeing goals.
Our consultations are focused on general nutrition, healthy eating and lifestyle behaviours, rather than the dietary management of diagnosed medical conditions.
Our consultative areas of focus include:
General Nutrition & Healthy Eating: Practical strategies to developing balanced, nutritious and sustainable eating habits.
Weight Management: Evidence-based approaches to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight.
Sports Nutrition for Active Individuals: Supporting energy, performance, recovery and muscle gain.
Longevity: Developing sustainable nutrition habits to support long-term health and reduce risk factors for chronic disease.
Digestive Health: General nutrition guidance to support digestion and gut health.
Meal Planning: Individualised nutrition advice, meal ideas and customised meal plans to support your goals.
Our Nutritionist is currently studying to become a Dietitian and will be able to offer dietetic services once her qualification and accreditation requirements are complete. Read more about the difference between a Nutritionist and Dietitian here.
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Our Nutritionist does not currently provide medical nutrition therapy or therapeutic dietary management for diagnosed medical conditions, including but not limited to:
Diabetes
Eating disorders
Cardiovascular disease
Kidney disease
Coeliac disease
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Endometriosis or PMOS where specialised dietary management is required
Cancer
Other medical conditions requiring specialised dietary management
Our nutrition services are currently available to otherwise healthy adults and do not include children, pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If you have a diagnosed medical condition, or are unsure whether our services are suitable for you, please contact us before booking. Depending on your individual circumstances, we may recommend seeing an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) or obtaining clearance from your GP or specialist.
FEES & REBATES
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Initial Nutrition Consultation (60 minutes) - $130
Personalised meal plan (optional add-on to initial consultation) - $50
Follow-up Nutrition Consultation (30 minutes) - $65
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Nutritionists are not eligible for healthcare provider numbers, so while our Nutritionist is a fully qualified professional, their appointments are not currently covered by Medicare or private health insurance rebates.
To ensure our nutrition services remain accessible, we have set pricing to be more affordable than that of nutrition professionals who offer rebates.
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We require at least 24 hours notice for any rescheduled appointment or cancellations, otherwise, the following fees apply:
Cancellation (within 24 hours prior to appointment) — 50% of fee
Non-Attendance — Full fee charged.
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A referral is not required to book a Nutrition consultation. All new clients are required to complete a medical and health screening form prior to attending their initial consultation. This is to ensure our Nutritionist can work with you within their scope of practice, and to allow time for clearance from your GP if required.
NUTRITION INSIGHTS WITH RACHEL
— The 3pm Slump: Why You’re Always Hungry— Plate Swap: The Fullness Upgrade— Pilates Fuel: Eating for Every Class Type
MEET RACHEL
Meet our Nutritionist, Rachel Heath