A truly savvy approach to nutrition

The International Confederation of Dietetic Associations defines a dietitian as "a professional that applies the science of food and nutrition to promote health, prevent and treat disease to optimise the health of individuals, groups, communities and populations."

University-qualified dietitians and nutritionists are both considered experts in evidence-based healthy eating. Nutritionists focus on nutrition in a broader context, such as public health, policy, research and community health, rather than a in one-on-one settings. It's important to note that the term 'Nutritionist' isn't regulated, so anyone can promote themselves as this regardless of qualifications.

Dietitians are also Nutritionists, and can provide all of this and more. We undergo specialised training and are qualified to work with individuals one-on-one to provide additional therapy for complex medical conditions. We maintain professional standards and are required to keep up to date with ongoing learning which is monitored by our regulatory body, Dietitians Australia. So if you're seeking specific nutrition advice, it's likely a dietitian will suit your needs best.

You do not need a GP referral! You can book in directly with me via the enquiry link below.

To take advantage of Medicare rebates for dietetic consults, eligible individuals can be referred by a GP for the management an ongoing condition, under a Chronic Disease Management 'CDM' plan which covers up to 5 sessions, or an Eating Disorder Plan 'EDP' which covers up to 20 sessions per year. Under my current fee structure, this will leave an out-of-pocket payment for all dietetic appointments.

Unfortunatley I cannot order pathology tests for you (including blood, stool and functional testing). I reccomend working with a GP you trust, which is handy as they can also oversee your care. Through GPs, many routine pathology tests can be bulk billed, with no out-of-pocket cost to you. Always ask for a copy of your results, and remember to bring these along. They're an important piece of the puzzle and can provide valuable insight to inform our nutrition strategies.

There are a few! Head to our 'Bookings' page to learn more.

Tip: if your GP is writing a Care Plan referral to a dietitian at our clinic, make sure they put the clinic name 'SAVVY DIETETICS' rather than the name of the specific dietitian.

If Savita is named on this and she cannot see you (closed to new clients), you will need to contact the clinic again to have this changed to our clinic name or the name of a dietitian at our practice who has availability.

I am committed to providing a high quality service, and have undergone additional training to ensure you get the best possible support. Given this, it is not viable to provide this quality with the rebates currently available by Medicare or Australian Private Health Funds, so there will be an out-of-pocket cost for most consults.

See FAQ 'What rebates are available?'.

Everybody is different, and the results someone else's experiences will not be the same as yours. As part of Dietitians Australia's Code of Professional Conduct and Statement of Ethical Practice (as well as our overseeing regulatory body, APHRA), Dietitians are not allowed to promote testimonials.

If you need reassurance about whether I'd be a valuable health professional to you, you're more than welcome to ask about my experience treating people with similar conditions to you, or any additional queries inclduing about financial commitments and potential lifestyle changes.

Definitely! I understand that the prospect of making dietary changes can seem totally daunting and out of reach for a number of reasons. I work with you and your goals - if you're just seeking some individualised advice from a professional and help with finding solutions to overcome obstacles, I'll support you with this. Knowledgeable patients are empowered patients.

You are welcome to send questions to your Dietitian between session. Reply times can depend on their clinic days, pacing, and the urgency of your question.

We aim to answer simple questions (clarifying minor details of plan, Vital.ly supplement re-prescriptions) and urgent requests (malnutrition & vascular compression, hospital/medical questions where dietetic input is required, etc) within 7 working days. Documentation and other matters may take up to 14 days.

If you have a more detailed, non-urgent clinical question (e.g. asking about modifications to your nutrition plan, symptom management, starting a new supplement etc), we will often ask for this to be saved for our next consult. If you would like to check in sooner, you are more than welcome to either book a 15min Phone Consult on our calendar or ask to be put on the cancellation list for an earlier consult.