Kristine Peter Nutritionist

Can I use my private medical insurance?

Yes! You may be able to claim for services provided by a university qualified Nutritionist such as myself through your private health fund. Make sure you check with your individual health fund to see if you are covered. This is a list of the private medical insurers I have provider numbers for: AHM ARHG - Australian Regional Health Group CUA Health Limited HBF Latrobe Health Services MDHF - Mildura Health Fund Phoenix Health Fund St. Luke's Health Westfund Health Insurance HCA - Healthcare Australia QCH - Queensland Country Health Fund Australian Unity Medibank Private NIB

Are your services virtual?

I provide virtual services using a private Telehealth platform so my clients can meet where they are most comfortable, and fir it into a busy schedule. This increases the flexibility I can provide clients regarding timing and frequency of appointments. My clients often book during lunch or break times at work, after hours, or at times that suit their schedules. The only technological requirement is a smartphone, tablet, or computer connected to the internet. In person 1:1 services may be available depending on circumstances and location. Please book a connection call at www.kristinepeter.com to discuss this further. In person facilitation is available for corporate and group training and workshops.

Do you offer workshops, training, or other corporate programs?

Yes! I offer nutrition workshops and individual coaching for corporate clients and organizations. These services can be delivered online or in person, or a combination of the two. Programs are tailored to meet the need of the clients. Some examples include; Workplace Wellness Program Lunchtime Learning Workshops Nutrition and Wellness Coaching Workshop and program topics are identified to meet the needs of the clients. Some popular nutrition topics include: Nutrition to Support Optimal Immunity Nutrition for Optimal Health for Busy Leaders Nutrition to Support Mental Health & Wellbeing How to Build Nutrition & Food Habits Nutrition to Support Optimal Metabolism Nutrition for Brain Health Myths & Facts in Nutrition Nutrition 101 Back to Basics Building a Healthy Kitchen Mindful Eating Transitioning to a Plant Based Diet Nutrition to Support Optimal Fitness Fight Inflammation: The Power of Food Family Nutrition & Mealtime Strategies Nutrition & Heart Health Supporting Gut Health with Food & Nutrition

Are you able to work with NDIS participants?

Yes! I work with Plan and Self-managed NDIS participants. In addition to dietary analysis and meal planning, I use coaching and education techniques to support my clients to make lasting changes to the way they eat to support their health and achieve their goals identified in their NDIS Plan. For more information about NDIS services download my services flyer here. Please note, I work with NDIS participants who are plan-managed or self-managed. I am not a registered NDIS provider and cannot work with agency-managed participants. Book a free initial appointment at www.kristinepeter.com and we can discuss your goals and see if my services can support you in achieving them.

How do your 1:1 Nutrition Counselling services work?

My 1:1 Nutrition coaching program is designed to meet you where you're at and get you on a sustainable path towards your food and nutrition goals. I use a secure and private telehealth platform to provide virtual services you can access from wherever is most comfortable for you. That might be at home, at the office, or from a local coffee shop - whatever works for you. I don't use diets or restrictive meal plans as they don't lead to lasting success or a healthy relationship with food. Instead I use a habit based approach to support you to make sustainable nutrition changes based on your goals. Different packages are available, starting at a minimum of 3 months in duration. I don't offer on-off appointments as in my experience, lasting change is not achieved after only one session. All nutrition counselling programs include: Nutrition counselling via telehealth Online client platform with private messaging app to communicate between appointments Nutrition education materials and courses to supplement and enhance our counselling sessions and enhance your learning Individualized meal planning and food prep resources (if desired) Culinary education and kitchen skills And so much more!

What is the difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian?

What is the difference between a Nutritionist and a Dietitian? A nutritionist is a person who provides advice on matters relating to food and how it impacts health. Nutritionists can design, coordinate, implement and evaluate individual and population health interventions designed to improve health and wellbeing through food and nutrition. Nutritionists may also work in various other occupations, including research, as nutrition consultants in public health or in industry as nutrition communicators and food technologists. A nutritionist is not qualified to provide medical advice or medical nutrition therapy. That is the role of a dietitian. A dietitian holds qualifications that allow them to prescribe dietary treatment for medical conditions. In Australia, there is no legal protection over the title 'nutritionist', which means that anyone can call themselves a nutritionist even if they do not have proper qualifications. The Nutrition Society of Australia has a voluntary registration system for nutritionists to protect the nutrition profession. Applicants undergo a rigorous assessment to confirm their qualifications and experience before registration is granted. I am a full financial member of the Nutrition Society of Australia and maintain my registration as Associate Nutritionist. Additionally, many nutritionists like myself apply for accreditation through an external governing body (separate from where they received their training and education) to ensure they meet the highest standard for operating in private practice. This accreditation is an additional rigorous assessment of all education, skills, training, and experience to determine eligibility for accreditation and registration. This accreditation also requires ongoing professional development, first aid training, and adequate insurance. As an accredited nutritionist and natural therapy practitioner, I have provider numbers to enable our clients to claim nutrition services with private health funds. For a complete list of provers, please see the section titled 'can I use my private medical insurance?' A nutritionist's scope of practice depends on their education, skills, and training and the organization's requirements to which they are registered and accredited. The Health Practitioners Professional Indemnity Public & Product Liability recognizes this scope of practice; all nutritionists in private practice must carry insurance. As a registered and accredited nutritionist and natural therapy practitioner, it is within my scope of practice to: Design individualized food and nutrition interventions to support health Analyze dietary intake and make recommendations to achieve health goals Provide nutrition and dietary education to individuals and groups Provide advice and guidance on the use of nutritional supplements Work with clients on an individual or group level to provide dietary advice and support a lasting dietary change to support health and wellbeing. Nutritionists also might have additional qualifications and experience to aid in the type of nutrition services they provide. In my case, I have a Master's degree in education, in which I focused on nutrition education. This skill set complements my approach to nutritional therapy and dietary change, as my area of focus is how to best support people to make changes that stick. This approach draws heavily on my background in education, as well as my knowledge of nutrition science. In summary, Nutritionists cannot provide medical advice or medical nutrition therapy; that is the role of a Registered Dietitian. When considering working with a nutritionist, ask questions about their qualifications, scope of practice, and whether they can provide you with provider numbers for private health funds. This practice is both appropriate and advised. For more information head on over to www.kristinepeter.com and book a free initial consultation.

Do you offer meal planning services?

Yes! The Meal Planning Solution is a personalized meal plan offered on an online platform. Together we set up the details of what you want in your meal plan, to meet your goals, as well as your preferences and cooking style. The meal plan will be a personalized menu that includes recipes, nutritional information, and a shopping list. Once we set the targets and objectives of your menu, you will have complete access to the digital platform. You can add or remove meals or modify your menu to suit your plans for the week. The menus can be placed on a six week rotation, with few recipes every week. This helps ensure no one gets bored with the menu! But favourite recipes can be saved and repeated if desired. Menu's can also be designed to include weekend meal prep and the inclusion of left overs.

Do you provide nutrition coaching for athletes training for an event?

Yes! I'm a qualified Sport Nutrition Advisor and I work with people training for events or increasing their physical activity level. It might be an event you're training for like Parkrun, Trail Series, or an Ultra. Or getting back into a sport or activity you haven't done in a few years. Whatever the reason a change in activity level should be supported by the food you eat. While preparing for a big event like an endurance sport, your nutrition leading up to the event can be as important as what and when you eat on the day of. Together we can build a plan that suits your training goals.

What are your qualifications?

My professional title is Nutritionist. As a university qualified nutritionist, I'm a registered and accredited nutritionist, and natural therapy practitioner. I also have a master's degree in education, in which I specialized in nutrition education. Additional non-university qualifications include Integrative Nutrition Health Coach (Institute for Integrative Nutrition), and Sports Nutrition Advisor (Nutrition Council of Australia).

Do you provide any culinary or cooking skills education?

Yes! A fundamental component of lasting dietary change is supporting kitchen skills. It allows you to prepare the food you like and decreases the time and stress that can come with cooking. I provide all of my clients with additional educational materials designed to meet their specific needs. These tools include culinary skills and cooking demos.