A Member of the Dietitians Association of Australia

Our Dietitians have a combined 25+ years experience in providing professional nutrition advice to individuals, groups and corporations. We are members of the Dietitians Association of Australia and we have our own professional rooms where we can provide you with a quality service. We work hard through self study and attendance at workshops and conferences to ensure our nutrition, food and behaviour change knowledge and skills are evidence based and up to date. All our Dietitian's are Accredited Practising Dietitians. Accredited Practising Dietitians / Dietitians(APDs) are recognized professionals who have the qualifications and expertise to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. APDs must meet the detailed criteria developed by the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). Not only do APDs have sound tertiary qualifications, they must undergo ongoing training and comply with the profession’s guidelines for best professional and ethical practice.

Meet Our Accredited Practising Dietitians

Claire Daly, APD

Claire Daly is the founder of EatWell Nutrition and Dietetics, is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist. Claire is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, Coeliac Society Victoria and the Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Association of Australia.

Claire has over 20 years experience in nutrition, dietetics and health promotion in a range of settings including private practice, community health, public health units, Heart Foundation and Cancer Council. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science, Graduate Diploma of Dietetics, a Postgraduate Diploma of Health Promotion and a Graduate Certificate of Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics.

Claire’s areas of interest are PCOS, pregnancy, food allergies and intolerances, vegetarian nutrition, child and family nutrition, weight management, infertility and preconception nutrition. Claire has PCOS herself and has worked with staff at Monash IVF to deliver lifestyle advice to IVF patients. Claire is also a mother to two healthy children. She is also a passionate foodie who loves to cook and try new foods and share meal ideas with her clients.

Jillian Chin, APD

Jillian is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Accredited Nutritionist with a Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics from Flinders University. Jillian has also completed the Australian Institute of Sport nutrition course and is a member of Sports Dietitians Australia and the Dietitian's Association of Australia (APD status)

Jillian is a Coauthor of the recently released The CSIRO and Baker IDI Diabetes Health and Wellbeing Plan and clients love her engaging nature and real life but delicious food approach to helping them meet their weight loss and nutrition goals.

Jillian provides counselling in a wide range of nutrition concerns at EatWell, but has a special interest in gastrointestinal nutrition (including irritable bowel syndrome, food allergies and intolerances), sports nutrition and weight management.

Elena Papamitriadous, Student Dietitian

Elena joined our practice in July 2011 as a part time assistant to our Dietitians. Elena graduated from Deakin University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition with First Class Honours and is currently enrolled in the Master of Dietetics at Deakin University. Elena will be seen in the practice from time to time providing reception support and assisting the Dietitians to deliver great client care.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to providing a professional service to you, based on evidence based nutritional science. Your rights and satisfaction as a customer are very important to us. We abide by relevant legislations and codes of ethical and professional conduct. We are honest about whether we can help you or not, and don’t pretend to be experts in everything. We can refer you to another Dietitian if we don’t think we can help you or you would like a second opinion.

We welcome feedback and the opportunity to discuss any concerns you may have.

Privacy Statement

EatWell Nutrition and Dietetics respects your privacy and abides by the National Privacy Principles which support The Privacy Amendment (Private Sector) Act 2000. This act sets out minimum standards for protecting your privacy within organisations that hold personal information. The Act applies to all private sector services, including private sector health services such as EatWell Nutrition and Dietetics. When you attend your consultation, you will be given a copy of our privacy statement and asked to sign a consent form before we collect any personal information.

Any information you provide by electronic means in the course of using this website, will only be used by us to market services, provide a service to you or to answer an enquiry. The information you provide will be securely stored and will not be sold or provided to any other organization.

A separate privacy statement is available for clients who attend individual consultations with us. This will be provided at the time of booking.

Frequently Asked Questions About Seeing an Accredited Practising Dietitian

What's the difference between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

A nutritionist generally studies for 3 years and learns about nutrients and food. A Dietitian goes on to study for an additional period of time (usually 1-2 years) and learns how to apply the nutrition information to a range of individuals and medical conditions to improve health.

What's an Accredited Practising Dietitian?

An Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) is a member of the Dietitians Association of Australia, and has the qualifications and experience to provide expert nutrition and dietary advice. Claire is a member of the Accredited Practicing Dietitian program.

Not only do APDs have sound tertiary qualifications, they must undergo ongoing training and comply with the Dietitians Association of Australia Code of Professional Conduct. You can identify an Accredited Practising Dietitian by the logo (see above) or by the words 'Accredited Practising Dietitian' or letters 'APD' after their name. Only Dietitians who meet the strict criteria set by the Dietitians Association of Australia are able to display this symbol or use this title.

What happens in an initial appointment?

When you book the appointment you will be given information about our practice and asked to read our privacy policy. Claire will listen to your needs and look at any referrals you may have been given by another health provider. You will then have a discussion with Claire about your current food intake, health, lifestyle, family and work. We may do some measurements as part of the assessment. We will then work on some goals together and provide you with some education and printed materials. Finally we will discuss plans for ongoing support while you put your plans into action (this could be with us or someone else like your GP). Payment is requested at the end of the consultation and you will be given a receipt on the day to take to your health fund. If you like, we can send a letter to your referring health professional to let them know what we have planned.

What happens is a review appointment?

During a review appointment we discuss your progress, any difficulties you may be having implementing your goals, and of course celebrate your success. We can help you to stay motivated, look at ways to manage relapse (which is normal) and offer encouragement and support in a caring and personal manner.

How often will I need to come back?

Our aim is to equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to plan and enjoy a flexible healthy eating plan on your own. The time taken to do this varies with each person and nutrition issue. You are the best judge of the level of support you need, so we can see you when you choose.

Can I bring others along to the appointment?We encourage partners to come along, especially if your partner does the food shopping and cooking. We believe you will be able to focus on the appointment best if you don't bring children, but being a Mum, Claire also understands there are times when this isn't possible or practical. In those instances it is OK to bring a child, but please let Claire know when you book the appointment. We have a few toys in the office to keep your little one busy.

Can I see you after work?We offer flexible appointment times and can generally see you in the late afternoon or some Saturday mornings.

Can I pay by credit card?

Yes, we accept payment by credit card, EFTPOS or cash.

Do I need a referral?

Referrals are not required to claim a health fund rebate, although we recommend you check with your individual health fund. Having said that, we welcome referrals as it enables us to work closely with your GP, which is better for your overall medical care

Contact Us If You have any other questions - we would be happy to chat to you.

Disclaimer

This website is intended to provide information about the services provided by EatWell Nutrition and Dietetics. These services are available to Australian residents only. Nothing on this website is intended as a substitute for independent professional advice from an Accredited Practising Dietitian or General Practitioner. If you require diagnosis or treatment of a medical condition or information relating to an individual health concern, we recommend you contact your General Practitioner.

While every care is taken, the accuracy, currency and completeness of the information is not guaranteed. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage incurred by reliance on the information contained in this website, or made available through electronic means associated with this website. We take reasonable precautions to secure your personal information, however in using this website you acknowledge that there are risks associated with the transmission of personal information via electronic means. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, loss or damage arising from such transmission of your personal information.

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