Dietitian Services

Providing you with the tools to make better dietary decisions

The Dietitian will assess your food intake, knowledge and rationale of food choices and build management plans to best assist you in learning both what is most recommended to eat and why certain food choices are best for you.

With the Western diet consisting of high levels of refined carbohydrates and saturated fats and low levels of complex carbohydrates and fibre, the Dietitian is pivotal in helping you know the reasons behind and consequences of habitual food choices, without the fad diets.

Working with both you and others if you choose, the Dietitian can tailor plans to all food preferences, cultures and allergies/intolerances, with rebatable (reduced cost) Diabetes group sessions also available.

Danielle Di Carlo Dietician

Danielle Di Carlo

I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian, who is dedicated to providing evidence-based nutrition that’s tailored to your individual needs.

At your initial appointment, I will ask about your medical history, health goals, food habits and lifestyle. Using this information, I will then discuss with you about how changes to your diet can help you to improve your health and achieve your personal health goals. It’s a good idea to bring along any recent blood test results and any relevant medical records.

I use a unique approach involving metabolism testing, which measures factors like resting metabolic rate and fat burning. Rather than guessing what might be happening metabolically, we test! This information, combined with a thorough assessment, is used to create a nutrition plan that is tailored to your individual needs and preferences.

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Sharn McGowan Dietician

Sharn McGowan

I am an Accredited Practising Dietitian dedicated to empowering clients through evidence-based knowledge and habits. After all, it is the behaviours we do most regularly that can have the largest influence on our long-term health. As a professional, I am committed to getting to know my patients for who they are and their individual health goals. It is important to learn about a clients’ health journey to know how to help them achieve their health goals.

At WLC Medical, we use metabolic testing with each client to understand their metabolic rate and efficiency of burning different fuels (i.e. fats and carbohydrates). This information is entirely unique to you, and guides us on how we can modify your diet and lifestyle to reach your goals. You may have come across equations on the internet that estimate your metabolic rate, however these are often inaccurate and provide a singular numerical answer.

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FAQ's

Do I require a referral from my GP?

While some people may be referred to us by their regular GP or a specialist, you are welcome to book an appointment with any of our clinicians without a referral.

How much will it cost me?

Can I get Medicare or Private Health rebates?

Why are NDIS fees different to your standard fees, and do you have to charge the full NDIS rate?

What do I wear to an appointment?

Should I bring in results from wearable trackers and watches?

Can I bring someone to the appointment with me?

What should I bring to my appointment?

Is there parking on-site?

Am I allowed to record a conversation with a clinician during a consult?

Should I tell the clinician if I’m taking any supplements or vitamins?