Gold Coast Chronic Disease Management Dietitians
Medicare-Supported Nutrition Care To Get More Out Of Life
Take Control of Your Health
So why choose a dietitian to help with this?
Yes, the basics of healthy eating are simple: more vegetables, wholegrains, and lean proteins. But nutrition science goes far beyond these fundamentals, especially when it comes to managing specific health conditions.
Cut Through the Confusion
In today’s world of information overload, finding reliable nutrition advice can feel overwhelming.
- Media headlines constantly contradict each other
- Social media is flooded with unqualified “experts”
- AI systems can provide incorrect nutrition advice for more more complex health conditions ( Ponzo V et al, 2024, Karahan et al, 2025)
- Food labels and health claims can be misleading
- Generic meal plans often don’t account for individual needs
Living with a chronic condition doesn’t mean you have to face it alone. At My Nutrition Clinic, our experienced dietitians on the Gold Coast help hundreds of people just like you manage their chronic conditions through personalised nutrition care.
The My Nutrition Clinic Difference
Our dietitians bring four-plus years of university education in Medical Nutrition Therapy along with many years of experience to your health journey.
This means:
- Evidence-based recommendations backed by scientific research
- Personalised nutrition plans tailored to your specific health conditions
- Practical strategies that fit your lifestyle
- Expert guidance on managing and preventing health issues through diet
Our Approach
We work within the traditional medical model while understanding that health is multifaceted:
- We embrace proven holistic and lifestyle approaches
- All our advice is grounded in robust scientific evidence
- We complement your existing medical care
- We translate complex nutrition science into practical, achievable plans
Why Trust Us?
Unlike alternative practitioners or generic health coaches, our dietitians are university-qualified experts who:
- Work alongside your healthcare team
- Stay current with the latest nutrition research
- Provide personalised Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Focus on evidence-based outcomes
Medicare Support Available
Working closely with your GP, we provide Medicare-supported nutrition services through Chronic Disease Management Plans, making professional dietary care more accessible. While we don’t bulk bill, Medicare rebates are available to help reduce your out-of-pocket expenses.
Our Expert Care Makes a Difference
Research shows that working with a dietitian leads to significant improvements in chronic disease management, including better blood sugar control, improved heart health markers, and enhanced quality of life. Our team of specialist dietitians combines this evidence-based approach with practical, personalised advice that fits your lifestyle.
We support a range of conditions
✓ Type 2 Diabetes
✓ Heart Disease
✓ High Blood Pressure
✓ High Cholesterol
✓ Kidney Disease
✓ Weight Management
✓ Other chronic conditions
The evidence behind dietitian care in chronic disease management
- Type 2 Diabetes Management
- Dietitian-led interventions show:
- HbA1c reductions of 0.45-1.0% (Huang et al., 2021)
- Improved blood glucose control
- Better medication management
- Enhanced self-management skills (Franz et al., 2017)
2. Cardiovascular Disease (Taylor RM, et al 2024)
- Demonstrates a high-quality diet leads to:
- Fewer cases of cardiovascular disease and risk of death
- Reductions in cholesterol
- Reduction in blood pressure
- Improvements in blood glucose and insulin
- Body weight (5-10% when indicated) (Mitchell et al., 2019)
- Weight Management Structured dietitian support shows (Williams L et al 2019):
- Higher success rates in sustainable weight loss
- Better long-term weight maintenance
- Improved health markers
Making Nutrition Simple
We believe good nutrition shouldn’t take over your life. Our Gold Coast dietitians provide practical, easy-to-follow food guidance that fits into your busy schedule. We’ll show you simple meal prep tricks, quick recipe adaptations, and time-saving cooking tips. Each appointment will add another step towards improving the quality of your diet so that it is sustainable. Chronic diseases and the toll they can take on your quality of life are largely preventable. A poor diet is the second leading cardiovascular disease risk factor and contributes to almost half of all related deaths each year. Improvements in your health from dietary changes can largely go unnoticed, as we are so busy living life to the fullest!
Your first visit:
Here is an example of what you can expect to happen in your first visit with us to manage your health condition
- Medical history discussion
- Current diet evaluation
- Lifestyle factors assessment
- Medication and supplement review
- Personal goals exploration
You will receive:
- Clear explanation of how nutrition interacts with your condition
- Personalised plan
- Practical food guidelines
- Food and habit tracking tools
- Initial meal, product and portion suggestions
Ongoing review sessions:
- Support and accountability for dietary changes
- Address any challenges
- Nutrition intake review
- Stepped implementation of changes so that they are easily embedded
- Recipe and meal planning support
- Long-term management planning
OUr Chronic disease dietitians
Dr Jaimon Kelly
Kidney Dietitian
My Nutrition Clinic Kidney Dietitian Dr Jaimon Kelly has a PhD in chronic kidney disease nutrition and has published over 78 publication and authored 2 book chapters on the topics of kidney and chronic disease management through nutrition. He is an experienced educator and is a Research Fellow at the University of Queensland and an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Bond University. Jaimon supervises dietetic student, for both clinic and research placements and delivers GP and nurse training, and public workshops.
Aloysa Hourigan
Dietitian
Aloysa has over 30 years of experience as a Dietitian and has worked for Nutrition Australia and running her own private practice in Brisbane. In addition to her dietetic qualifications, Aloysa has a Graduate Diploma in Counselling from the Queensland University of Technology.
Having a counseling qualification alongside expertise in nutrition and food has led Aloysa to focus on the area of eating disorders and has a great deal of compassion and experience providing support for long-term recovery
Specialist areas:
Eating disorders
Gut disorders
Food intolerances
Tess Prendergast
Dietitian
Tess is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who graduated from Griffith University and grew up in Queensland. Tess is passionate about working with people and building trusting relationships by providing accurate nutrition information that helps people reach their goals. Tess is great at making people feel at ease talking about their diet and health goals and is great at explaining how food and nutrition impact health. Tess has an interest in:
IBS and other gastrointestinal conditions
Weight management
Endometriosis
Women's health
Chronic disease management
Home Enteral Nutrition (HEN)
FAQ
A Chronic Disease Management Plan (formerly known as Enhanced Primary Care or EPC) is a Medicare program that provides rebates for allied health services, including dietitian consultations, for patients with chronic conditions.
Medicare provides rebates for up to 5 allied health visits per calendar year under a Chronic Disease Management Plan. These visits can be shared between different allied health providers.
Common qualifying conditions include:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Heart Disease
- High Blood Pressure
- Weight concerns
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Gastrointestinal Conditions (Note: Your GP will determine if you’re eligible based on your specific health conditions)
Schedule an appointment with your GP to discuss your eligibility. If appropriate, they will prepare a care plan and provide referrals to relevant allied health providers, including our dietitians.
This will depend on who you see as the fees will be reflective of experience and expertise. You can see all the fees and rebates here.
Your initial consultation includes:
- Comprehensive dietary assessment
- Review of your medical history
- Discussion of your health goals
- Development of a personalised nutrition plan
- Practical dietary recommendations
- Follow-up schedule planning
Yes, Medicare covers both face-to-face and telehealth consultations under a Chronic Disease Care Plan, making our services accessible across Australia.
Initial consultations typically take 45-60 minutes, while follow-up appointments are usually 30-45 minutes.
Please bring:
- Your care plan referral from your GP
- Any recent medical reports or test results
- A list of current medications
- A 3-day food diary (if possible)
The frequency of visits depends on your individual needs and goals. Your dietitian will discuss and recommend an appropriate schedule, typically ranging from weekly to quarterly visits.