Award Winning Gold Coast Dietitians & Nutritionists
Great ideas in Nutrition is an award winning practice of Dietitians and Nutritionists located on the Gold Coast/Tweed Heads and Lismore. The practice owner Amanda Clark is the creator of the internationally renowned diet plan 'Portion Perfection' designed for men, women and children. Want to know how to get in touch with our team? Simply click the button below to arrange a consultation with one of our Accredited Dietitians.
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Amanda Clark, Principal Dietitian
Bachelor of Science and Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition & Dietetics, Advanced APD
BOOK APPOINTMENT (TWEED HEADS)
BOOK APPOINTMENT (GOONELLABAH)
Amanda Clark is the principal dietitian at Great Ideas in Nutrition and has been practising since 1987. She is known for her practical ideas and concepts which culminated in the creation of the bestselling Portion Perfection – a visual weight control plan in 2008. Amanda is the recipient of two national awards for her ideas including The Dietitian’s Association of Australia’s Innovation Award.
Amanda is available for Dietitian appointments at our Gold Coast location on scheduled days of the week – contact our team to find out her next availabilities.
Areas of speciality
- Weight control including bariatric surgery
- Digestive problems including IBS
- Eating Disorders
- Food & Mood
- Diabetes
- Pregnancy and Fertility
Laura King, Dietitian & Exercise Physiologist
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetics). Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement Studies) First Class Honours. APD, AEP
Laura is experienced in assisting with lifestyle change as a dual qualified Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist. She is keen to help you establish a calm, confident food relationship; and is passionate about movement for mind wellness. Her health-focused care has an emphasis on moderation and balance.
Laura is available for Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist appointments at our Tweed Heads, Gold Coast and Lismore (Goonellabah) locations on scheduled days of the week – contact our team to find out her next availabilities.
Areas of speciality
- Bariatric surgery
- Exercise counselling
- Home-based exercise planning
- Disordered eating, uncontrolled eating
- Digestive problems including IBS
Gillian Woodward, Dietitian
Master of Science (Melb) and Postgraduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics, APD
Practising since 1981, Gillian's experience includes both community and clinical dietetics both within the health service and in then her own private practice for 16 years in Armidale.
Gillian carries out home visit services for frail and unwell elderly in the area from Murwillumbah to Robina. Gillian’s skilled and caring services assist individuals to maintain weight and optimise their health. Visits may be funded by DVA or paid privately.
Areas of speciality
- Weight control including bariatric surgery
- Digestive problems including IBS
- Diabetes (Including type I in children)
Renee Hrudicka, Dietitian
Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) and Master of Dietetics Studies, APD
Renee has been practising clinically in Brisbane and Gold Coast for over 6 years. She is passionate about helping you to establish a healthy relationship with food and making lasting change to your life. Her focus is on guiding you to find balance and to get enjoyment from food without guilt.
Renee is available for nutrition appointments at our Lismore location on scheduled days of the week – contact our team to find out her next availability.
Areas of speciality
- Weight Control
- Bariatric Surgery
- Emotional eating, uncontrolled eating
- Diabetes
- Digestive problems, including IBS & low FODMAP diets
FAQs for seeing a Dietitian
Fees vary depending on level of experience and how specialised the area of nutrition is. For example all dietitians learn about weight management at university but certain dietitians develop additional skills after graduation and attend specialty conferences to ensure the most up to date strategies and methods. An initial consultation with such a professional would last 45 minutes or more and a typical fee to expect would be from $177. Review consultations may be 15-30 minutes with a typical fee from $87. Lower fees could be expected for less experienced or less specialised knowledge.
All Accredited Practising Dietitians are also Nutritionists. Dietitians undergo additional training in the application of nutritional concepts in health facilities and gain additional skills in treating illness as well as promoting and protecting health.
The recognised credential in Australia is Accredited Practising Dietitian or Accredited Nutritionist. These titles are recognised by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Some dietitians are Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitians which identifies them as being leaders within the profession.
All Accredited Sports Dietitians are also Accredited Practising Dietitians who have undergone additional training in the field of sporting performance.
Medicare offers a scheme called Enhanced Primary Care which assists those with a chronic health condition that requires multidisciplinary care, that is, support and assistance from several health practitioners. It is the role of the General Practitioner to determine eligibility. Qualifying individuals receive referral to specific allied health practitioners and may access a Medicare rebate for a number of visits per calendar year. The first step is to consult your Doctor and ask about a care plan assessment. Your Doctor will engage with you to consider all your health issues, plan an approach and set priorities and targets.
We would recommend reviewing the HICAPS list where you can check if your health fund is covered.
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Our clients love seeing us
Overall very helpful and an interesting range of items available for purchase.
Great experience and assistance to achieve goals
Very Professional
wonderful, very helpful
Supportive informative
Reception staff are extremely helpful and accommodating
Felt my knowledge of food and carbohydrates was enhanced
I feel supported and there is great information available to assist me in my journey
I felt very comfortable and received very useful information and advice from Amanda that I could realistically put into practice.
my experience was great and i was given some good tips to improve my calcium intake.
I felt very comfortable speaking with my consultant and did not feel that I was being judged at all.
Easy to deal with
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A Quality Gold Coast Nutrition Service
For the optimum quality service we spend 45 minutes during the initial assessment covering the following...
- Review of your health history
- Assessment of your usual food & exercise habits
- Determining your goals
- Planning a course of action to achieve your goals
- Scheduling optimal follow up
You’ll also get reports on body composition and computer nutritional analysis. There are no additional costs for these services as they’re included in your consultation fee. To assist in your health management, a report is made back to your referring doctor soon after the consultation where appropriate.
Rebates or funding may apply from your private health fund, Medicare, the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (DVA), or the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and can be processed at time of consultation.
