About
Gut Health Dietitians
Louisa Stephens
Louisa’s areas of experience include digestive health conditions including IBS, food intolerances, Coeliac Disease IBD, diverticular disease. Louisa specialises in gut health and is passionate about how our microbiome (gut bacteria) can influence our health. She currently works alongside Gastroenterologists throughout Brisbane and Ipswich. She also provides nutrition services for women’s health, fertility, pregnancy, PCOS and Endometriosis.
- Monash University Health Professional FODMAP course
- Nutrition Plus Nutrition for Fertility and Pregnancy
- Microba Health Professional Training
- PCOS Training Course for RDNs
Madison Noon
Madison (AKA Maddy) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and member of the Dietitians’ Association of Australia. She completed a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition) at the Queensland University of Technology in 2015 and then completed her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2018.
Maddy trained at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane on the Gastroenterology and Oncology wards prior to commencing a full-time position at The Queensland Centre for Digestive Medicine where she worked alongside three gastroenterologists in private practice and a number of other specialists on the medical, surgical and mental health wards at St Andrew’s Private Hospital in Toowoomba. Madison’s areas of experience include digestive health conditions including IBD, diverticular disease, IBS, food intolerances, Coeliac Disease. She also has experience in weight loss surgery, PCOS, Endometriosis, nutrition support, weight management, Chronic Disease & a special interest in Type 2 Diabetes management. She has worked with a number of NDIS & DVA clients.
- Bariatric Surgery Nutrition in Practice
- Psychology of eating, weight management, body image
- Monash University Health professional FODMAP course and Nutrition
- Low Carbohydrate for Diabetes Management
Juhi Bhambhaney
Juhi Bhambhaney is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Nutritionist. She has completed a Bachelor of Food Science from the University of Melbourne and Masters in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Sydney.
Juhi has a specialist interest in weight management, insulin resistance, PCOS and gut health. She is an experienced food intolerance dietitian and is passionate about helping clients find their food triggers and reduce their symptoms. Juhi has worked alongside gastroenterologists throughout Sydney and has experience managing conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, coeliac disease and food chemical intolerance. . Her approach is holistic and she does not believe in short-term or restrictive diets. She is passionate about improving the quality of life of her clients. She does a thorough assessment based on which she develops an individualised management plan for each of her clients. She also helps her clients achieve their weight loss goals while maintaining a healthy relationship with food and optimum gut health.
Juhi has completed the following certifications;
- Nestle Optifast Very Low-Calorie Diets
- Monash University FODMAP Dietitian Training
Juhi is a published writer featuring in magazines such as the YMCA Healthy Living Magazine and the House of Wellness Magazine. She has also appeared for radio programs and been part of panels talking about wellness with other health professionals. In her free time, she likes to post relevant nutrition content on her Instagram account ‘soulfulldietitian’. Feel free to message her on Instagram.
Juhi is available for telehealth consults.
FAQs
Do I need to bring anything to my appointment?
What to complete before your appointment
Once you have made an appointment, we will send you a new patient form which we will get you to fill in online before your first appointment.
What to bring on the day
Please bring any referrals from your doctors and any relevant blood tests you have had done with you to your appointment. It is always helpful when patients bring a list of any medications or supplements they are taking as well as a food diary for the past 3-7 days.
Do I need a referral from my doctor?
Dietitian Referrals
No, Dietitians do not require referrals from doctors. However, if your doctor has referred you, please bring this paperwork with you.
How many appointments will I need?
This will depend on your nutrition assessment and what you require support with. At your initial appointment, your dietitian will give you an guide as to how often you will need to be reviewed. For digestive issues and food intolerances, please allow at least 3 visits.
Do you do allergy testing?
Food Allergy Testing
Allergy testing must be conducted by a medical doctor or practice nurse so as Dietitians, we are unable to perform these tests. The Dietitians at Nutrition Wisdom do not perform allergy blood or skin prick tests however they can help you to manage any food allergy you have been diagnosed with.
How much does it cost?
Appointment Fees
Initial Assessment 45mins $160
Concession card/pension card holders $140
Review Assessment 30min $90
Concession card/pension card holders $80
We have a Hicaps terminal facility available at each of our clinic locations. Therefore we are able to offer private health fund rebates at the time of your appointment.
Do you see children?
Children’s Appointments
We see children for general nutrition issues such as introduction of solid foods, weight management and food allergies and intolerances.
