Looking for a dietitian on the Central Coast? Optimum Intake provides personalised nutrition and dietetic support from our clinic in Tuggerah, with a team of Accredited Practising Dietitians supporting individuals and families across the Central Coast.
Accredited Practising Dietitians
Dietitian Central Coast
Whether you’re looking for help with gut health, a chronic health condition, eating concerns, children’s nutrition, disability support or simply want practical advice about food and nutrition, we’ll help connect you with a dietitian whose experience suits your needs.
Face-to-face appointments are available at our Tuggerah clinic, with telehealth appointments also available across the Central Coast and Australia-wide.
Central Coast Dietitians for Personalised Nutrition Support
There’s no single approach to nutrition that works for everyone. Our Central Coast dietitians work with people of different ages, backgrounds and health needs to provide practical, evidence-based advice that’s relevant to their individual circumstances.
Our Client Care Coordinators can also help match you with the right dietitian. You don’t need to work out which practitioner or appointment type you need before getting in touch — tell us a little about what you’re looking for help with and we’ll guide you from there.
How Our Central Coast Dietitians Can Help
Our dietitians support Central Coast clients across a broad range of nutrition and health concerns, including:
- Gut health, IBS and digestive conditions
- Eating disorders and disordered eating
- Diabetes and chronic disease management
- Weight and metabolic health
- Children’s nutrition and fussy eating
- Disability nutrition and NDIS support
- Women’s health and pregnancy nutrition
- Sports nutrition and performance
- Bariatric surgery nutrition and aftercare
- Healthy ageing and aged care nutrition
If you’re unsure which service is right for you, our Client Care Team can help match you with a Central Coast dietitian with experience relevant to your needs.
Why Choose Optimum Intake?
Optimum Intake has been supporting people across the Central Coast and Newcastle for more than 16 years.
Our larger team means we’re able to offer expertise across many different areas of nutrition rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach. It also means we can focus on finding the right practitioner for each client.
With Optimum Intake you’ll have access to:
- A team of 20+ dietitians with diverse areas of experience
- Accredited Practising Dietitians providing evidence-based nutrition advice
- Face-to-face appointments on the Central Coast
- Telehealth appointments when visiting the clinic isn’t practical
- Support across NDIS, Medicare, DVA, private health and CHSP where eligible
- Dietitians working across a broad range of clinical and everyday nutrition needs
Most importantly, we want nutrition support to feel practical, personal and achievable.
Our Tuggerah Dietitian Clinic
Our Central Coast dietitian clinic is located at 17/19 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259.
We wanted the clinic to feel comfortable rather than clinical. Walk in and it feels more like a living room than a doctor’s waiting room, and that’s intentional.
Nutrition conversations can become personal quickly, so we’ve created a space where people can feel comfortable talking openly with their dietitian.
Our Tuggerah location provides convenient face-to-face dietitian appointments for people from across the Central Coast.
Areas We Serve Across the Central Coast
Our Tuggerah clinic welcomes clients from throughout the Central Coast, including:
Tuggerah
Wyong
Gosford
Erina
The Entrance
Bateau Bay
Berkeley Vale
Kariong
Woy Woy
…and surrounding Central Coast suburbs. You don’t need to live close to Tuggerah to work with our team. We see clients from across the wider Central Coast, and telehealth appointments are available if travelling to the clinic isn’t practical.
Getting to Our Tuggerah Clinic
You’ll find our Central Coast clinic at:
Optimum Intake Dietitians
17/19 Reliance Drive
Tuggerah NSW 2259
For information about step-free access, accessible facilities, parking and entering the clinic, visit our Tuggerah Accessibility page.
Fees, Referrals and Funding
You don’t need a GP referral to make an appointment with one of our Central Coast dietitians.
If you’re eligible and would like to claim a Medicare rebate, you’ll need an appropriate referral and care plan from your GP.
Appointment fees generally range from $130 to $265, depending on the type of consultation and the level of assessment or documentation required. Optimum Intake is not a bulk-billing clinic.
Funding and rebates
Depending on your circumstances, funding or rebates may be available through:
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- NDIS
- DVA
- CHSP
Our Client Care Team can explain the appointment options and help you understand which funding or rebate may apply before you book.
Book a Central Coast Dietitian
Ready to make an appointment?
You can book a face-to-face consultation with one of our Central Coast dietitians at our Tuggerah clinic, or choose a telehealth appointment if you’d prefer to meet from home.
Not sure which dietitian to book? Get in touch and tell us a little about what you’re looking for help with. Our Client Care Coordinators can match you with a dietitian whose experience and approach suit your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is your Central Coast dietitian clinic?
Our Central Coast clinic is located at 17/19 Reliance Drive, Tuggerah NSW 2259. We see clients from Tuggerah, Wyong, Gosford, Erina, The Entrance, Bateau Bay and communities throughout the Central Coast.
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian on the Central Coast?
No. You can book directly with Optimum Intake without a GP referral. If you would like to claim an eligible Medicare rebate, you’ll need an appropriate referral and care plan from your GP.
How do I choose the right dietitian?
You don’t need to choose on your own. Our Client Care Coordinators can ask a few questions about what you’d like help with and recommend a dietitian whose experience suits your needs.
Can I see a Central Coast dietitian via telehealth?
Yes. Our dietitians offer telehealth appointments, so you can access nutrition support from anywhere on the Central Coast without travelling to our Tuggerah clinic. Telehealth appointments are also available Australia-wide.
What can your Central Coast dietitians help with?
Our dietitians work across areas including gut health and IBS, eating disorders, diabetes and chronic disease, children’s nutrition and fussy eating, disability and NDIS support, women’s health, sports nutrition, weight concerns and bariatric care. Because our team has different areas of experience, our Client Care Coordinators can help match you with a dietitian suited to your individual needs.
Is the Tuggerah clinic wheelchair accessible?
NEEDS_COPY — confirmed accessibility information. You can also find detailed information about parking, step-free access and clinic facilities on our Tuggerah Accessibility page.