Diet Consulting

Supporting Better Health Through Personalised Nutrition — In Dunedin, Oamaru & via Telehealth

Are you looking for help with your diet, health, or eating habits?

Maybe you’re hoping to feel better by eating well. You might have tried to make changes before but found it hard to stick with them. Or maybe you’ve seen someone for advice but weren’t sure how to apply it to your meals.

You may have even looked online for answers—but with so much information out there, it’s hard to know what’s true.

If you’re feeling confused or stuck, it might be time to talk to a dietitian.

Dietitians are registered health professionals with special training in food and health.
We work at the place where food meets medicine—helping prevent and manage health problems with the right kind of eating.

Meet the team at Diet Consulting.

Helen Gibbs and Millie Keown are both NZ registered dietitians. We are trained to:

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Dietitian and Nutrition Services

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Nutrition Assessments, Education and Counselling

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Supervision of Nutritionists and Dietitians

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Dietetic Services for Residential Care

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Media and Content Creation for Nutrition Education

Diet Consulting FAQ's

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Who Can Benefit From Dietetic Advice And Support?

Not everyone is ready to make changes—and that’s OK.

If someone is feeling well and ready, dietitians can talk with them about their goals. For many people, changes to food and lifestyle can make a big difference.

Dietitians work closely with other health professionals to support overall health.

After the first appointment, they may suggest seeing another expert first—especially if help is needed with physical or mental health—before starting nutrition work together.

Health Conditions Treated at Diet Consulting

Both of our dietitians are experienced in supporting people with their nutrition, but each has their own areas of special interest.

Millie focuses on:

  • Gut health

  • Women’s health

  • Supporting clients after weight loss surgery

Helen focuses on:

  • Managing long-term health conditions like diabetes and heart disease

  • Helping people with complex health needs where diet advice may seem confusing or contradictory

  • Supporting neurodiverse individuals, especially where eating causes distress

  • Nutrition for older adults (seniors)

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Image Credit Obesity Canada – Obésité Canada

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What About Gastrointestinal Health?

For specialised care—especially with the FODMAP diet—it’s best to see a dietitian with training in this area.

Millie is our specialist in this area. Book with her if you feel you need help to improve your gut health

Do We See Children?

As a rule, Helen only works with clients aged 18 and over.

If parents are seeking information on how to support their child with a better diet, or how to prevent eating difficulties—especially if they struggle with food themselves—Helen will consider working with them on a case-by-case basis.

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I Live Away From Dunedin Can I Still Book?

We 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, we set aside time for complimentary 10 minute phone calls so you can check if we can work together. Please complete this form to get a callback.

 

Contact us at Diet Consulting

We looking forward to hearing from you

We are keen to learn about your specific needs and requirements and to let you know about the services and products we can offer. Together, we’ll look to find a solution that’s best for you.

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