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Helen Gibbs - NZ Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant - Dunedin
- Nutrition Assessments
- Nutrition Education
- Nutrition Counselling
- Dietetic Services for Residential Care Including Food Service Audits
- Media and Content Creation for Nutrition Education
- Supervision for Dietitians, Registered Nutritionists and Other Health Professionals
Are you seeking diet-related advice, education, and counselling?
Perhaps you’re wondering whether improving your diet could enhance your well-being and health. Maybe you’ve attempted lifestyle changes, only to revert to old habits. Or perhaps you’ve had consultations but struggled to implement the advice into your meals.
If you’ve attempted self-diagnosis, you may have turned to the internet, where there’s an abundance of nutrition information—some helpful, some not so much.
Navigating through nutrition guidance as a solution to health issues can be challenging. For professional nutrition advice, you might want to consider consulting a dietitian.
Dietitians are registered health professionals with post-graduate qualifications in dietetics.
Dietetics is the bridge between nutrition and medicine. We are the experts on the prevention and management of diseases that have an aspect of diet change in their care pathways.
Helen Gibbs, Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant - Dunedin
I’m Helen, an NZ registered Dietitian. With my expertise, I am equipped to:
- Provide evidence based nutrition information.
- Simplify complex nutrition into achievable goals and behaviours.
- Collaborate with you to implement changes tailored to your needs.
Over the past three decades, I’ve dedicated myself to refining my skills through research, experience, and ongoing training. In 2020, I completed my qualification as a dietitian prescriber, and I now supervise other dietitian prescribers.
You can expect a high standard of care from me as a dietitian, and rest assured that I adhere fully to the Health and Disability Code.
Dietitian and Nutrition Services
Nutrition Assessments, Education and Counselling
Supervision of Nutritionists and Dietitians
Dietetic Services for Residential Care
Media and Content Creation for Nutrition Education
Diet Consulting FAQ's
Image Credit Obesity Action Coalition
Who Can Benefit From Dietetic Advice And Support?
Is it everyone? Not always! Some individuals may not feel ready or see the need to take steps toward making changes.
If you are prepared and well enough to implement changes, we can discuss your expectations. Food and lifestyle modifications can yield remarkable improvements for most of my clients.
I collaborate closely with other healthcare professionals to optimise your overall health.
Following an initial consultation, if necessary, I may refer you to another professional who can assist in improving your physical or psychological well-being before we commence our work together.
Health Conditions Treated at Diet Consulting
My specialist areas include:
- Body weight management, including post-weight loss surgery nutrition
- Addressing eating distress and disordered eating
- Advising on the best nutrition for seniors
- Cardiovascular disease risk management
- Preventing, managing, and remission of Type 2 diabetes
- Complex health management - when you have several conditions and have no idea what to eat.
Image Credit Obesity Canada – Obésité Canada
What About Gastrointestinal Health?
For specialised care in this area, particularly regarding the FODMAP diet, I recommend consulting with dietitians who specialise in this area. If we find your gastrointestinal symptoms need prioritising after I undertake an assessment, I am happy to refer you to other colleagues.
Do I See Children?
As a rule, I only work with clients aged 18 or older. However, I will work with the parents of children who have larger bodies. These sessions are focused on addressing how the parents can best support the child without perpetuating weight bias and discrimination.
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I Live Away From Dunedin Can I Still See You?
I offer both face-to-face and virtual clinical appointments. Currently, I run face-to-face clinics in Dunedin and Oamaru.
Still Not Certain About Booking?
On Monday each week I have time set aside for complimentary 10 minute phone calls so you can check if we can work together. Please email to book one of these times.
Contact Helen at Diet Consulting
I’m looking forward to hearing from you
I’m keen to learn about your specific needs and requirements and to let you know about the services and products I can offer. Together, we’ll look to find a solution that’s best for you.
- The best way to get in touch with me is to fill out the Contact Form
- You can also email to enquire about appointments at hello@dietconsulting.nz
- or text me at 021 241 1881 (No calls, please.)
- Or you can write to me at Diet Consulting @Regus 218 George Street, Dunedin 9016
- Your GP or other health professional can send me a referral via ERMS.
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