Frequently Asked Questions
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I offer both online Telehealth and in-person Dietetic sessions. I practice at Prahran East Medical Centre and Peak Health in Elsternwick. Booking an online dietitian consultation is simple and can be booked directly through my website using my online booking system. Choose a time that suits you, and you’ll receive a secure video link for your appointment.
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Reach out through my contact form on my website, email me at sophiekanedietitian@gmail.com or schedule a free discovery call on the services page– I’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way!
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I pride myself on using a truly client-centered care approach– which means I meet you where you’re at, go at your pace, care about your wellbeing, and support you each step of the way. I have additional training in supporting people with eating disorders, trauma-informed care, and client coaching so that I can help you achieve real behavior change and improve your relationship with food and your body.
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You can reach me anytime via email– sophiekanedietitian@gmail.com or the contact box my website homepage. I aim to respond quickly, usually within one business day.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
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Everyone’s recovery journey’s are different. For some people who receive early intervention, improvements happen within months. For others, full recovery may take several years. It’s important to understand that recovery from an eating disorder is not linear or predictable. However, with consistent, compassionate support from your care team (including Dietitian), you can recover and live a full life.
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In Australia, the key difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist comes down to regulation, qualifications, and scope of practice. A dietitian must complete an accredited university program in dietetics (often including a Master of Dietetics plus extensive supervised clinical placements) and be eligible for Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) status through Dietitians Australia, which requires ongoing professional development and adherence to strict standards. Dietitians are qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy for complex conditions such as eating disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal and renal disease, cardiovascular conditions, oncology, and malnutrition, and they can offer Medicare rebates under Chronic Disease Management and Eating Disorder Treatment Plans, work in hospitals, provide NDIS services, and be covered by private health insurance. In contrast, the title “nutritionist” is not legally protected in Australia, meaning qualification levels can vary widely (from university degrees to very short courses) and while some nutritionists are highly trained, they do not have the same training and skills to provide clinical medical nutrition therapy to individuals and they cannot provide Medicare rebates.