Do I need a referral from my doctor?
No, you can just make an appointment. That said, you might be eligible for a Medicare rebate if you go to your GP first and discuss this with them.
If you have an eating disorder, we ask that you provide details of a GP we can contact and handover to if need be, so that we can provide optimal care.
How much does it cost?
The initial consultation lasts 75 minutes and cost $195.
Follow-up consults for disordered or emotional eating are usually 1 hour long and cost $175.
For health issues like general healthy eating, diabetes or PCOS, 30 minute follow-up consultations are the norm, which cost $95.
Are dietetic sessions covered by Medicare
Yes, with the right referral form from your doctor. The forms that give you a Medicare rebate are: the referral form titled “Individual Allied Health Services Under Medicare” (formerly known as the “EPC” form), and the “Eating Disorders Care Plan” form. The Medicare rebate for a dietetic consultation is $55, which will be paid into your bank account directly by Medicare. We can put the claim through on your behalf.
Do you work with children?
We no longer work with children under the age of 16. If you are looking for a healthcare provider who works with this age-range, we suggest you visit ConnectED and look on their treatment provider space.
Can I claim back the cost of my consult from my healthcare fund
This depends on which healthcare fund you use, and the level of cover you have. Most cover at least some of the consult cost. You might want to check ahead of time whether your fund covers telehealth sessions as well as face to face.
Will you give me a really proscriptive meal plan? I hate those, I can never follow them
No! That’s not how we work! In fact, it undermines a big part of what we’re trying to achieve – which is to promote flexibility in eating, and to empower people so they can make good decisions around what and how much to eat. We do this not through adding more “food rules”, but through enhancing knowledge of balanced eating, portion sizes, and appetite signalling.
Do you offer Telehealth consultations
Yes! Bloom Nutrition offers telehealth consults (delivered via computer or phone). You still work one on one with your dietitian, the information covered is the same, and the outcomes are just as good as working face to face.
Can I still claim the Medicare rebate for an online Telehealth session if I have one of the eligible referral forms from my GP
Yes you can!
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