Frequently Asked Questions
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My practice is located at Prahran East Medical Centre and Peak Health in Elsternwick. I offer both in-person and online Telehealth sessions for wherever you are in the world!
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Book an Initial Appointment through this website, or for more information feel free to email me 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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Yes! I see all kinds of NDIS clients who I love supporting both in-person and online via Telehealth. If you are an NDIS participant or support worker, please don’t hesitate to reach out for more information!
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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, 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.