Dietician – STAR CITY MEDICAL CENTRE

Lynda Hamilton

Dietician – BSC., BHSC, (N&D)

Accredited Practising Dietitian/ Nutritionist

Upon completion of the program regular ongoing monthly support is recommended for a period of 18 months

Research shows that the best weight loss outcome (after bariatric/endoscopic surgery) is a structured diet and lifestyle program combined with pharmacotherapy to achieve a weight loss target of 5-10% and that initial weight loss is maintained for a further period of 2 years.

Lynda provides dietary advice for Diabetes + other Chronic diseases, food intolerance and she works alternate Tuesdays at the practice.

She also offer speciality consultations for Hydrogen/Methane Breath Testing to help to diagnose gastrointestinal disorders and food intolerance’s, specifically sugar malabsorption such as lactose intolerance and fructose malabsorption which may contribute to Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS.

Lynda is experienced in providing guidance and support on the Low Fodmaps Diet for IBS

She also run a very affordable 10 week personalised weight-loss program. This program is run either at our clinic or from home with weekly phone support. When you first arrive, you will receive a comprehensive nutritional assessment so we can personalise your advice. This includes measuring height, weight and collecting detailed dietary and lifestyle information. Before you leave your first session, you will be provided with practical information such as a personalised meal plan/healthy eating guidelines to help manage your obesity, diabetes, hypercholesterolaemia, hypertension and/or other conditions.

Areas of Interest:

Weight management
Eating for heart health
Diet for Diabetics
Education and diet for clients having Insulin Resistance, Impaired Glucose Tolerance & Food Intolerance
Diet for digestive Disorders such as Coeliac Disease, Ulcerative Colitis and IBS ( Low Fodmap Diet ) Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition Eating Disorders

Fee:

Your appointment will be bulk billed if you have got Enhanced Primary Care (EPC or Care plan) from your GP.

If you do not have an EPC, the fee is $80 which you can still claim back from your Private health. Please check with your health fund regarding the rebate.

NB: Home visits by Dietician available for regular clients of the practice if they are unable to attend the surgery

NEW: Dietitian Run

6 month Diet & lifestyle Weight Loss Program

1300 853 560

Star City Medical Centre, Pyrmont

Have you been struggling to lose weightor yo-yo dieting ? Do you have a BMI 27-40 kg/m²with a weight loss target of 5-10% ?Our new 6 month Diet & Lifestyle Weight Loss Program (Group sessions or 1-1 sessions) could help.

Research shows that the most effective non surgical weight loss outcome combines a structured longer term diet and lifestyle program combined with weight loss medications. With just 5 places available in the group program we will be meeting fortnightly in a fully supported and safe environment with unlimited support from your dietitian for the program duration.

This is aGroup OR 1-1 program which includes diet, behaviour change, exercise and psychology with optional weight loss medication.

Group program – $155 OUT OF POCKET for 6 months

Next Start Date : Tuesday 1^st October at 5pm.

1-1 program – $995 for 6 months ( payable in 3 instalments)

Starts Tuesday 1^st October 2-5pm