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).
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.
Callista Podiatry has partnered with MedPlaza to provide podiatry services to all patients in the community not just MedPlaza patients.Mr Marco Mangano and Mr Raj Yesireddy have extensive experience in all aspects of podiatry. 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). Marco and Raj also specialise in the production of orthotics to remedy many foot problems; using a 3D printer to achieve the best results.
Psychology
Psychologists mainly provide care in two overlapping areas: mental health and counselling. A psychologist can help deal with a wide range of issues such as: relationship and family issues, depression, anxiety, addictions, phobias, personal crises, anger management and behaviour problems. They can help in learning skills to live a better life and to solve problems more effectively.
Ms Helene Beattie provides psychological services at MedPlaza.
Our psychologist charges a private fee for consultations, a Medicare rebate may be available to those with a valid Mental Health Care Plan (Medicare provides a rebate for up to 10 visits to a psychologist in a calendar year: Jan to Dec). Otherwise rebates my be available to those with Private Health Insurance cover (HICAPS, etc). Please see your GP regarding your eligibility for a Mental health care plan.