Protein-Packed Brownies
Preparation time: 10 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Ingredients 1x 400g can black beans, drained and rinsed 2x eggs, medium size 5 tbsp sugar...
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Dietitian Information
We are lucky enough to have a NZ Registered Dietitian, trained in providing personalized nutrition advice to suit your lifestyle and to help you reach your goals.
Food is a part of our everyday lives, and as dietitians we embrace this fully. We should be able to eat without restriction, enjoying foods and drinks as part of life's journey. Eating nourishing food is not as easy as it used to be for a lot of people. We face challenges with regards to food costs, food availability and our individual preferences that are influenced by not only taste or texture, but food production sustainability and ethical factors. Not only this, today we contend with a great deal of confusion around what foods and drinks are actually health promoting and vice versa.
Why is changing the way we engage with food so hard?
We understand that while having a sound knowledge of food composition is a good thing, it is not the be all and end all of a healthy diet. The things we do everyday, for whatever reason, when it comes to food, matters. Changing food behaviour is a slow and difficult process for some people. Forming new habits takes time. Our job is to guide you not only to understand food composition to a level that you can make informed choices, but to inspire you and keep you moving toward your goal.
These days, it's more difficult than ever to navigate the constantly changing food landscape. Everyone has an opinion on what you should or shouldn't eat/drink, and this concept is in your face on the internet and social media. It can be exhausting and utterly confusing to know what is best for you.
We offer one on one consultations, and group classes throughout the year. Keep an eye on this website for class schedules.
Please see our dietitian services offered here.
Meet our Dietitian
Dietitian Services
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Weight Management (gaining or losing weight, maintaining balance)
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Gut health – e.g. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) including low FODMAP group education, diverticular disease, coeliac disease and food intolerances
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Nutrient Deficiencies
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Planning pregnancy, pregnancy and post pregnancy
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Women's health
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Childhood Nutrition - fussy eating, constipation
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Diabetes
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Heart Health
If you would like to know more, please call 03 3388595 or email dietitians@villagehealth.net.nz
Pre-Appointment Forms
Please complete the Food Diary and the Pre-Appointment Questionnaire before the dietitian appointment. Please try to drop the forms off or email them back to us as soon as you can so they can be reviewed before your appointment.
Click on the links below to access the forms you need:
Payment Options
If you have a disability allowance and would like to see the dietitian, you can ask your GP at one of your regular appointments to apply to WINZ to have your disability allowance adjusted to reflect this. This means your dietitian visits can be covered by WINZ if the GP considers them beneficial to your ongoing care.
Automatic payments can be set up and accounts paid off at as little as $5 per week.
After you get the ball rolling, seeing the dietitian every 1, 2 or 3 months may be all that is needed to stay on top of changes.
DietitianFees
Dietitian Fees
Enrolled Patients with Village Health
Service | Time | Description | Price |
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Prescription Consultation *(Instead of a Dr Appointment) | 15 mins | We cover lifestyle choices beneficial for your health condition/s, blood pressure check, and you get your regular medications script from your GP! Ask your GP on your next visit if this would suit you | 36.00 |
Lifecycle Consultation * | 15 mins | This covers lifestyle choices beneficial for your health and a blood pressure check | 36.00 |
Follow-up Consultation | 30 mins | Includes further goal setting, review of current goals and further discussion as required | 99.00 |
Initial Consultation | 45 mins | Includes a dietary assessment and personalised goals led by you. | 149.00 |
* $19.50 with a Community Services Card
Unenrolled Patients with Village Health
Service | Time | Description | Price |
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Follow-up Consultation | 30 mins | Includes further goal setting, review of current goals and further discussion as required | 149.00 |
Initial Consultation | 60 mins | Includes a dietary assessment, a summary of your consult emailed to you, personalised goals, and a letter to your GP outlining the consult (if required) | 249.00 |
Follow-up appointments are highly recommended so that we can fully support you in achieving your goals.
Recipes
Nutrition Blog
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