A registered dietitian is a trained healthcare professional who provides dietary guidance for nutrition-related diseases through assessments, counselling, and understanding the connection between diet and health. Accredited Practising Dietitians are also qualified Nutritionists, that are recognised by Medicare in providing nutritional-medical care. ​ A dietitian will work closely with you, understanding your unique needs and preferences, to help you achieve your nutrition and health goals. They conduct a comprehensive assessment of your current medical condition or health concerns, considering presenting symptoms, medical history, medications and supplements taken, lifestyle, dietary habits, and your relationship with food and food preferences. In a follow up consultation, they review available blood test results and medical reports to comprehensively understand your health history. A dietitian doesn't just dictate a meal plan but collaborates with you, ensuring that the eating pattern aligns with your health goals and addresses your dietary concerns.

Dietitians are not just nutritionists; they are qualified Medical Nutrition Therapists. To become a dietitian, one must undergo a rigorous process, including obtaining an approved dietetics qualification, completing clinical placements, and achieving accreditation. This ensures that they have the highest level of nutrition education among health professionals. In contrast, "nutritionist" is not regulated or protected, meaning anyone can use it regardless of qualifications. Dietitians possess the highest level of nutrition education among health professionals. They are the only ones recognised by Medicare to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy. They often work collaboratively with other health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible health outcomes for their clients and patients. To be a dietitian, you must have an approved dietetics qualification, complete clinical placement, and undergo accreditation. It's important to note that the term 'nutritionist' is not regulated or protected, meaning anyone can use it, regardless of their qualifications. This lack of regulation underscores the importance of being cautious about who you seek nutritional advice from. Dietitians don't work in isolation. They collaborate with other health professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve the best possible health outcomes for clients and patients. This team-based approach ensures that all aspects of a patient's health are considered, leading to more effective care.

A holistic dietitian looks beyond just food and symptoms. While a traditional dietitian focuses mainly on nutrition and out-dated and often ineffective clinical guidelines, a holistic dietitian considers the whole person—mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health. Did you know? - your emotional state affects your gut function, stress levels and eating patterns - sleep quality affects your energy levels, mental health and brain function - stress affects your digestion, hormone balance and pain - gut inflammation creates brain inflammation, poor mental health and fatigue Everything is connected. Working on one area often affects a different area. This approach aims to uncover root causes, address imbalances, and support long-term healing, not just short-term fixes. Bonny takes an integrative and functional medicine approach, addressing not just nutrition but also lifestyle, stress, sleep, environmental factors, and habits to support lasting well-being.

Bonny does not see minors under 18 at this time. Please enquire with Rocco Di Vincenzo: https://www.brunswickintegrativecare.com.au/our-practitioners/dietetics/rocco-di-vincenzo-dietitian/

Week 1: In your first Initial consultation we conduct a comprehensive assessment to see where you're at and create a clear treatment plan going forward. Week 2: your Meal Planning consultation will guide you on how to best implement personalised dietary changes, with consideration to your family, work and commitments. Week 4: Follow up review consultation to keep you on track and have your questions answered. If you need more support, it's recommended a Follow up every 2-3 weeks, otherwise if you're feeling confident and seeing results, a follow up every 4-6 weeks is ideal for managing long term gut issues, mental health and improving your relationship with food. Once you're riding smoothly on your own, we can take off your training wheels so you can be independent, letting yourself thrive in your new health and lifestyle.

We ask that if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment that you give us as much notice as possible. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy where 100% of the service fee is charged for cancellations within this time frame.

No, referrals are not required to see a dietitian. However, at Bonny Thio Dietitian, we require all clients to maintain regular engagement with their GP or another qualified medical professional to ensure your ongoing medical safety.

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Many private health insurance policies with extras coverage provide benefits for seeing an Accredited Practising Dietitian. However, the benefits and annual limits vary depending on your policy. It's best to check with your provider before your consultation. After your consultation, you will receive a receipt with the necessary information to make a claim.

Yes, your disability may mean you require support to manage your nutrition. Nutrition support can be provided by an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Bonny Thio Dietitian supports participants who are: Self-managed Plan-managed Nutrition support can be claimed under: Core Supports - Assistance with Daily Life Capacity Building - Improved Daily Living Capacity Building - Improved Health and Wellbeing How can I pay for my appointments? Self-Managed NDIS Participants: An invoice will be sent to your email following your consultation. Plan-managed NDIS participants: In the case of plan-managed participants, the invoice will be emailed to your plan manager.

Yes, if your doctor has referred you to a dietitian on an eligible care plan, you will qualify for a Medicare rebate. Please be aware that we do not provide bulk-billing services and there will be a gap payment.

People with a chronic health condition expected to last longer than 6 months may be eligible for a Medicare rebate with an Enhanced Primary Care Plan (EPC)/Chronic Disease Management Plan (CDM). Talk to your GP to see if you are eligible. The rebate from Medicare is $60.35 per session for up to 5 sessions per year.

If you are eligible your GP can create an eating disorder plan (EDP). This can include a referral to a dietitian. The Medicare rebate is $60.35 per session for up to 20 sessions per year.

Kinesiology is a holistic healing modality that uses muscle testing to identify imbalances in the body, mind, and energy systems. By accessing your body's subconscious responses, it helps release emotional blocks, reduce anxiety, and restore balance.

Kinesiology addresses the root causes of emotional distress stored in your body. By identifying and releasing trapped emotions, it helps regulate your nervous system, increase self-confidence, and promote emotional well-being.

Unlike talk therapy, kinesiology works directly with the body’s energy systems to identify and clear emotional blocks without the need for extensive verbal discussion. This approach is gentle, non-invasive, and often provides faster relief.

Kinesiology is supported by textbooks and qualified courses that are grounded in scientific principles. For example, "Energetic Kinesiology Principles and Practice" by Charles Krebs and Tania McGowan outlines the scientific basis of the practice. While some may be quick to judge therapies involving energy healing because the effects aren’t visible to the naked eye, it doesn’t mean they aren’t scientifically valid or effective. Traditional Chinese Medicine, which also references energetic systems, wasn’t initially understood through modern scientific methods, yet it has successfully healed countless individuals. Kinesiology similarly works by balancing the body’s energy systems, promoting emotional and physical well-being. ​

Muscle testing involves applying light pressure to a muscle while assessing its response. A weak response indicates an imbalance or stress related to a specific issue, allowing the practitioner to identify and address underlying emotional blocks.

Once your appointment booking is confirmed, you will receive a new client intake form to complete before our session to see where you're at. We start by sitting down together to discuss what triggers, stresses or emotions are blocking you towards your goals - could be around career, relationship, children, body image, friendships etc. We then discuss how you wish to feel instead; allowing a calm, clear and confident version of yourself so you can step into your dream life. From this, we create an empowering goal you'd like to achieve in your session. You make yourself comfortable on the massage bed (fully clothed) and hold your arm at a 45 degree angle. We use the Brachioradialis muscle to identify stress held in the mind-body system, and the natural treatments your body wants to bring itself back into balance. To help you process and integrate the session at home, home remedies are often tested up to assist with your healing.

Sessions are mostly hands-on, involving gentle touch, muscle testing, and energy work. Verbal discussion is mostly at the start of the session, then we focus on identifying key emotional patterns.

No, you do not need to discuss trauma in detail. Kinesiology accesses your body's responses, allowing healing without revisiting painful memories.

Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows for easy movement. Avoid restrictive clothing or heavy jewellery. ​

You may experience sensations like warmth, tingling, or lightness as energy shifts. Most clients feel relaxed, grounded, and calm after a session.

Clients often report feeling lighter, more relaxed, and emotionally clear. Some may feel tired or emotional as the body processes changes, but this typically passes within 24-48 hours.

The number and frequency of sessions depends entirely on you, your body, and how long you’ve been experiencing stress or symptoms. Everyone heals in their own time, and your body will guide the process. ​ As a general guide, we recommend booking your second session about two weeks after your initial kinesiology session. This helps continue the momentum and ensures the shifts from the first session are supported and sustained. From there, a third session is usually booked 2–3 weeks later, followed by ongoing sessions every 4–6 weeks as needed. ​ Most clients benefit from three to five sessions to work through a specific stress or imbalance and uncover the root emotional cause. Healing is a bit like peeling an onion — we gently release one layer at a time, supporting your body, mind, and soul with each step. ​ You may notice changes in your energy, mood, thoughts, or body after each session. Everyone responds differently, so we encourage you to tune into how you feel and we’ll work together to create a session schedule that supports you best. ​ Many people find kinesiology so supportive that they continue with regular 4–6 weekly sessions as part of their long-term wellbeing routine — helping them feel grounded, clear, empowered, and free from ongoing stress.

Yes, by addressing emotional stress and nervous system imbalances, kinesiology can alleviate physical symptoms like headaches, fatigue, digestive issues, and muscle tension.

Kinesiology is safe and suitable for all ages, from children to adults. It is a gentle, non-invasive therapy that works alongside conventional treatments.

Yes, kinesiology often helps individuals who have not found relief through other methods by addressing emotional and energetic imbalances at their core.

The initial 90-minute consultation is $180. This investment supports your emotional well-being, helping you break free from anxiety, low self-worth, and stress, leading to a more empowered and fulfilling life.

The initial consultation is 90 minutes. Follow-up sessions typically last 60 minutes, depending on your needs.

Yes, online kinesiology sessions are available, allowing you to experience the benefits of this healing modality from the comfort of your home. We start by discussing how you're feeling (what stresses or emotions you'd like to clear), and how you want to feel instead. We create an empowering goal you'd like to achieve in your session. Online kinesiology involves surrogating your energy where I muscle test on myself. We test for stress held in the nervous and energy systems, mind and body. Then we find natural remedies to get you back into balance. All you have to do is enter the online video call, find a quiet space, and participate as if you were in clinic with me. ​

Feeling nervous is completely normal. Rest assured that sessions are compassionate, non-judgmental, and designed to help you feel safe, supported, and understood.

Problems arise after years of repetition, so it can take some time for the deeper concerns. Healing is a process that unfolds uniquely for each individual. Some people experience instant shifts, while others notice gradual improvements over time. Trust that your body is integrating the changes in its own time.

We ask that if you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment that you give us as much notice as possible. We have a 48-hour cancellation policy where 100% of the service fee is charged for cancellations within this time frame.