Nourishment for Every Need.
Compassionate and judgement free dietetic support based in Jan Juc on Victoria’s Surf Coast and Australia wide.
Helping YOU manage your health in a way that promotes enjoyable eating and a positive relationship with food.
At Surfside Dietitians, we provide collaborative, client centred dietetic care in-person on the Surf Coast, Victoria and online Australia wide.
We are committed to providing HAES aligned, weight inclusive, trauma informed dietetic care.
Support for a Wide Range of Nutrition Related Conditions & Concerns
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Eating Disorder Care
Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating
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Nutrition Support
Nutritional deficiencies & Malnutrition
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Women's Health
Fertility, pregnancy & postpartum nutrition, PCOS & endometriosis
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Childhood & Adolescent Nutrition
Feeding differences & challenges for Autistic and ADHD individuals
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Management of Medical Conditions
Diabetes Management, Cardiovascular Disease, Osteopenia / Osteoporosis & Fibromyalgia
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Gastrointestinal Issue Support
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) & other gastrointestinal disorders
Meet Georgia Cogan.
Georgia is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Nutritionist, and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC). She is committed to helping clients to achieve their nutrition related goals by providing knowledge, support and realistic tools, tailored to each individual.
Georgia has a specific interest in supporting females who have struggled with dieting on/off for years, wanting to find a sustainable way of eating to support their overall health and wellbeing, and to improve their relationship with food and their body. She is passionate about supporting those recovering from eating disorders and disordered eating.
Georgia loves living on the Surf Coast and considers it a privilege to provide nutrition support to the local community.
Professional Training.
Enhanced Cognitive Based Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Training for Eating Disorder Dietitians
IBS and the low FODMAP diet
Trauma Informed Dietetic Care
Neurodiversity Affirming Practice and Eating Disorders
Our Approach.
At Surfside Dietitians, we provide evidence based, client-centred care and practices.
We use a non-dieting approach – allowing for long-term and sustainable changes in behaviour.
We consider ourselves to be approachable dietitians who can help support you to improve your relationship with food and eating behaviours.
Learn More.
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Initial consultations
60 minutes $175 (out of pocket cost with a care plan $113.20)
Review consultations
60 minutes $175 (out of pocket cost with a care plan $113.20)
45 minutes $150 (out of pocket cost with a care plan $88.20)
30 minutes $130 (out of pocket cost with a care plan $68.20)
After hours consultations (before 9am or after 5pm) are also available, at an additional fee of $20 per session.
Medicare
With a valid Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC) qualify for a rebate of $61.80 per session, for up to 5 sessions per calendar year. An EPC can be provided by a GP.
With a valid Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP) qualify for a rebate of $61.80 per session, for up to 20 sessions per calendar year. An EDMP can be provided by a GP or Psychiatrist.
Private Health
You may be eligible for rebates through your Private Health Fund. Please check with your provider to confirm your level of cover and rebate amount. Please note you cannot use private health insurance and Medicare rebates for the same session.NDIS
Yes, we work with clients accessing dietetic support through NDIS plans (self and plan-managed only). -
We understand that unexpected situations can arise. If you need to cancel your appointment:
o More than 48 hours in advance, there will be no charge.
o Within 48 hours, 50% of the session fee will be charged.
o Within 24 hours, the full session fee will be incurred.
No-Shows: If something comes up and you are unable to attend your appointment, we understand. However, we will need to charge the full session fee before you can reschedule.
Late Attendance: We recognise that delays can happen. However, to respect all our clients, we will end your session at the originally scheduled time.
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How to refer:
A general letter (patient receives no rebate)
Enhanced Primary Care Plan (ECP)
Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP)
A template for the EDMP can be found here: https://insideoutinstitute.org.au/resource-library/eating-disorder-care-plan
Frequently Asked Questions.
Here you’ll find answers to commonly asked questions about our services. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to know more.
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No you don’t need a referral to see a Dietitian. To be eligible for a rebate from Medicare, you will need either an Enhanced Care Plan (EPC) or Eating Disorder Management Plan (EDMP) set up from a GP or Psychiatrist.
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You don’t need to bring anything unless you’re wanting to claim from Medicare. In which case, please bring a copy of your care plan from your GP, or send this through to us prior to your appointment.
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Initial consultations are 60 minutes in duration. Review consultations can vary between 30 – 60 minutes, depending on clients needs and preferences.
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This is specific to each clients circumstance and reason for seeking Dietetic support, and is something we can discuss during our initial session. However, it is common for clients to start with fortnightly sessions and then as they begin to feel more confident, move to less frequent maintenance sessions.
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In-Person Consultation.
To attend your appointment face-to-face, please book through Karuna-Maya Medicine website by clicking below.
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Online Consultation.
If you would like to request a Telehealth (videoconference) appointment, or find out more about working with us, please complete the enquiry form below or send us an email.
Contact.
Get in touch with us to discuss your needs and how we can help. We look forward to supporting you.
To arrange an appointment or for more information, please complete the online enquiry form or email us: hello@surfsidedietitians.com.au
