Consultation structure for a comprehensive dietary treatment plan:
- Initial Consultation: R730
This is very much a fact-finding meeting for the dietician to find out your likes and dislikes, and to determine your goals. The dietician will take:
- physical measurements – height; weight; body fat; waist circumference. I use an InBody Body Composition Analyser to determine fat, muscle and water values.
- a medical and family history
- a dieting history
- a 24-hour dietary recall
- goal-setting
- blood tests will be ordered if deemed necessary
- dietary education will be given
- OPTIONAL: nutrigenomic (DNA) tests will be done if the patient would like a diet plan that is personalised according to their DNA. These tests are an additional cost, starting at R2750.
- Diet Plan Consultation (Second Consultation): R1025
The dietician will take all the information gathered from the initial consultation, and draw up an individualised diet plan to meet your specific nutritional requirements. You are educated on the reasoning behind the diet plan so that you are empowered to make the correct food choices to meet your dietary requirements. You will also be given menu ideas and recipes to follow.
This consultation can be done in-person or on Zoom.
- Follow -Ups and Monthly Coaching R510 in-person or online
These consultations involve monitoring your progress, and adjusting your diet plan where required. InBody measurements will be done on weight-loss and weight-gain clients.
The dietician will do a dietary intake assessment to ensure you are managing your personalised diet plan. The necessary dietary changes will be made during these sessions. The fee is R510 per month. You will also be able to ask questions via email and WhatsApp so that the dietician can coach you on your lifestyle and dietary changes as soon as the need arises.
You can contact your dietician with any questions via WhatsApp Mon-Fri 8am to 6pm.
Various topics will be covered in the follow-ups. These include eating out and socializing; coping with hunger; managing comfort eating; healthy meal ideas; breaking the fat-loss plateau; getting active and overcoming exercise barriers.
- Quick 2- Weekly Check-Ins for Fat-loss Clients: R365
Please note: MEDICAL AID PATIENTS
We accept most medical aids that are administered by Discovery. Benefits will be checked prior to consultation, and if funds are not available, you will be asked to settle the outstanding fee straight after your consultation.
If in doubt, please call in advance to check if your medical aid plan will cover the fees.
Discovery Vitality Members will earn 1000 Vitality Points for consulting with a dietician.
