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Dietetics

Accredited Practising Dietitian on the Gold Coast

Want to feel better — physically and mentally — through the food you eat? Our Accredited Practising Dietitian helps you make sense of nutrition and build habits that actually fit your life, whether you are managing a health condition, healing your relationship with food, or simply wanting more energy day to day.

At Vitality Unleashed, dietetics sits alongside our psychology services, so your mind and body can be supported together under one roof. It is a joined-up approach that is especially powerful when food, mood and health are all tangled together.

No referral needed · Medicare rebates may be available with an eligible GP care plan · Text us on 0474 919 759

What is an Accredited Practising Dietitian?

A dietitian is a university-qualified health professional who applies the science of food and nutrition to help prevent and manage health conditions and support overall wellbeing. Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is the credential recognised across Australia — including by Medicare and private health funds — and it is only awarded to practitioners who have completed an accredited university degree in nutrition and dietetics and who meet the ongoing standards set by Dietitians Australia.

Dietitian or nutritionist?

Every dietitian is qualified to work as a nutritionist, but not every nutritionist is a dietitian — “nutritionist” is not a protected title, so it can be used by people with very different levels of training. Choosing an Accredited Practising Dietitian gives you confidence that your care is grounded in rigorous, evidence-based training.

Tegan Tudor
Accredited Practising Dietitian

Our dietetics service is provided by Tegan, who offers warm, weight-inclusive, evidence-based care — with particular focus on disordered eating, gut health, cardiovascular health and a healthier relationship with food. She works closely with our psychologists for genuinely integrated care.

Adults, adolescents & children

How our dietitian can help

Good nutrition supports almost every part of your health. Our dietitian works across a wide range of concerns, including but not limited to:

Gut & digestive health

IBS, reflux, food intolerances and food allergies — settling symptoms and rebuilding a varied, enjoyable diet.

Metabolic, cardiovascular & diabetes care

Type 1 and type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and stroke prevention.

Women’s health

Nutrition support for PCOS, endometriosis and related concerns.

Disordered eating & eating disorders

Compassionate, weight-inclusive support for disordered eating, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, orthorexia and a difficult relationship with food or body — working closely with our psychologists where helpful.

Mental health & nutrition

Nutrition for low mood, anxiety and sleep, recognising how closely food and mental health are linked.

Chronic conditions & cancer support

Practical, evidence-based nutrition to support you through cancer, chronic illness and recovery.

Sports & performance nutrition

Fuelling strategies for competitive and professional athletes, and for anyone wanting to train, recover and perform at their best.

Ask about performance nutrition

Not sure whether we can help with your particular situation? Reach out and we will happily point you in the right direction.

Integrated care

Why psychology and dietetics, together

Food is rarely just about food. Stress, mood, sleep, body image and past experiences all shape how and what we eat — and what we eat, in turn, shapes how we feel.

Because Vitality Unleashed brings dietetics and psychology together, we can support both sides of that relationship at once. For disordered eating in particular, this integrated care means your dietitian and psychologist can work as one team, with your consent, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Collaborative & paced to suit you

What to expect

From your very first appointment, our focus is on understanding you — not judging you. Care is shaped around goals that matter to you.

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Your initial consultation

We start by getting to know what has been going well, what you have been struggling with, and what you would like help with. Together we set clear, realistic goals and map out a plan to work towards them. Where it is clinically relevant — and only with your consent — your dietitian may take some measurements to help tailor your care.

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Follow-up consultations

At each follow-up, we review how things are going, answer your questions, adjust the plan as needed, and keep supporting you towards your goals at a pace that feels sustainable.

A note on weight and measurements. Our approach is respectful and weight-inclusive. Measurements are never assumed or required — they are only taken when clinically useful and with your agreement. This is especially important in eating-disorder care.

Fees, Medicare and rebates

You do not need a referral to see our dietitian — you can book in directly whenever you are ready. If you would like a Medicare rebate, ask your GP whether you are eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, which can provide rebated allied health visits including dietetics.

Some private health funds also offer cover for dietetics, depending on your level of extras.

Dietitian fees & rebates →
Two ways to see us

In person in Bundall, or by telehealth

See our dietitian in person at our welcoming Bundall clinic on the Gold Coast, or from anywhere in Australia through secure telehealth — the same quality of care, wherever suits you best.

Book online 24/7
Three steps

Getting started is simple

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Book or enquire

Book online or send an enquiry — no referral needed to begin.

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Your first consultation

We listen, understand your goals, and shape a plan together.

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Ongoing support

We review your progress and adjust as we go, at a pace that works for you.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?+
Both work in nutrition, and every dietitian is also qualified as a nutritionist. The key difference is training and regulation: “dietitian” (specifically Accredited Practising Dietitian) requires an accredited university degree and ongoing professional standards, whereas “nutritionist” is not a protected title and can be used more broadly. Seeing an APD assures you of that university-level, evidence-based training.
Do I need a referral to see the dietitian?+
No. You are welcome to book directly. A referral and care plan from your GP are only needed if you would like to claim a Medicare rebate.
Are Medicare rebates available?+
They may be. If your GP considers you eligible for a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan, you may be able to claim a rebate for a set number of allied health visits, including dietetics. Your GP can confirm your eligibility.
Will I be weighed or have to talk about my weight?+
Only if it is clinically useful and you agree to it. We take a respectful, weight-inclusive approach, and you are always in control of what is measured and discussed.
Can you help with disordered eating or an eating disorder?+
Yes. Our dietitian offers compassionate, non-judgemental support for a range of eating concerns, and can work alongside our psychologists — with your consent — so your care is coordinated across both food and mental health.
Do you offer telehealth?+
Yes. You can see our dietitian in person in Bundall or via secure telehealth anywhere in Australia.
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Our dietetics services

Ready to begin?

No referral is needed to start. Book online any time, or send an enquiry and we’ll help you find the right first appointment.

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