Dietetics and nutrition
Dietitians provide advice on nutrition with particular emphasis on healthy eating in context of specific medical conditions such as diabetes, coeliac disease, and nutritional deficiencies. They can also assist with weight management and dietary requirements for specific phases of life: childhood, pregnancy and aging. As well as addressing specific dietary needs in illness and chronic medical conditions such as Coeliac Disease, Diabetes.
Ms Jutta Wright has extensive experience in all aspects of dietetics. She has worked for Nestle as a staff dietitian and has been the investigator in many clinical trials in the field of dietetics and nutrition. Jutta charges a private fee for her consultations, a Medicare rebate may be available to those with a valid Chronic Disease Management Plan (Medicare allows up to 5 visits to all Allied Health practitioners in a calendar year: Jan to Dec). Otherwise rebates my be available to those with Private Health Insurance cover (HICAPS, etc).
Exercise Physiology
Exercise physiologists specialise in chronic disease or injury management through the design and delivery of tailored exercise interventions. They provide health education and exercise plans to help clients improve their respiratory, circulatory, and other systems. This is in contrast to physiotherapists who specialise in physical therapies for injury recovery or improvements in movement conditions.
MedGym has partnered with MedPlaza to provide exercise physiology services to all patients in the community not just MedPlaza patients. A private fee applies for all consultations. A Medicare rebate may be available to those on a Care Plan from their GP allowing up to 5 allied health visits in a calendar year (Jan to Dec). Patients with diabetes mellitus may also qualify for Medicare rebate for a yearly assessment and 8 group exercise therapy sessions in a calendar year. Also rebates may be available to those with Private Health Insurance cover (HICAPS, etc). For more details see MedGym Local
Podiatry
Podiatrists are providers of comprehensive foot care including the treatment of painful and debilitating foot problems. Podiatrists play an important role in the maintenance of mobility and consequently general health and independence of all members of the community. In particular, patients with diabetes mellitus and vascular conditions (atherosclerosus, heart disease) are recommended to undergo regular podiatry reviews for the monitoring of these conditions and their effect on foot conditions such as neuropathy. Podiatrists also specialise in the production of orthotics to remedy many foot problems; using a 3D printer to achieve the best results.
Callista Podiatry has partnered with MedPlaza to provide podiatry services to all patients in the community not just MedPlaza patients. A private fee applies for all consultations. A Medicare rebate may be available to those on a Care Plan from their GP allowing up to 5 allied health visits in a calendar year (Jan to Dec). Also rebates may be available to those with Private Health Insurance cover (HICAPS, etc). For more details see Callista Podiatry