Dr Amanda Benham Dietitian

AMANDA BENHAM: ONLINE & PHONE CONSULTATIONSBrisbane, Queensland
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Overview

Amanda is passionate about helping people feel their best and achieve optimal health on a plant-based diet. She has been an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritionist since 1992 and has researched and published in the area of plant-based nutrition and has completed a PhD in this area. Her speciality practice areas include planning healthy plant-based eating patterns for people of all ages, including mothers-to-be, infants and children, teenagers and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular diseases. Amanda is available for consultations online or via phone. Note that consultation times are QUEENSLAND (Australia) time, and QUEENSLAND does not have daylight saving. If the appointment is for a child, please make the booking in their name, using your contact details.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Science
  • Grad Dip Human Nutrition
  • Grad Dip Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Master of Health Science (Nutr & Dietetics)
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • PhD
  • Graduate Certificate Paediatric Nutrition & Dietetics

Accreditations

  • Accredited Practising Dietitian
  • Accredited Nutritionist
  • Fellow of the Australasian Society of Lifestyle Medicine

Certifications

  • Complete Health Improvement Program Facilitator
  • Certifications in Pregnancy, Lactation, Eating Disorders, Child Development, Paediatrics

Fees/Services

  • Couples/ Mother and Baby or Complex Needs ConsultationA$215.00
  • Initial consultation (Note: Medicare rebate processed / discount applied at time of consultation if applicable)A$160.00
  • Review consultation (Note: Medicare rebate processed/ discount applied at time of consultation if applicable)A$80.00

Specialisation and Services

Area of Focus

  • Adolescents
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Chronic disease management
  • Diabetes
  • Diet management
  • Heart disease
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hypertension
  • Infant feeding
  • Lactation
  • Maternal health
  • Nutritional advice
  • Obesity
  • Paediatrics
  • Pregnancy
  • Vegetarian dietary advice
  • Weight loss
  • Women's health

Patient Focus

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Infants
  • Families

Languages Spoken

  • English

Services

  • Group Sessions
  • Online consultations