Weight management,
built around you.

No. You can book directly, without a referral. Where it helps your care, Shanti works alongside your GP and other health professionals, and keeps them updated with your permission.

Dietitian consultations may be eligible for Medicare rebates under a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) coordinated by your GP. Private health insurance rebates may apply instead, depending on your level of cover. To check if you're eligible, ask your GP. How to use a GP plan →

Yes — sessions are available at our clinic in Unley, Adelaide on Thursdays, and by telehealth Monday to Saturday for clients anywhere in Australia. Telehealth is a video call on your phone or computer. If the video doesn't work on the day, we can switch to audio only, or a phone call.

Shanti is both: her Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics qualifies her as a dietitian and a nutritionist. In Australia, dietitians complete an accredited university degree in dietetics and are trained to treat health conditions through nutrition, while “nutritionist” isn't a regulated title, so training varies. As an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Shanti also commits to ongoing training and a professional code of conduct, and the APD credential is recognised by Medicare, DVA and many private health funds.

This is largely based on personal preference. Most clients choose fortnightly consultations, with monthly being the next most common option.

You and your dietitian will go through your background, health history, current eating habits and goals. From this, we build a detailed nutrition plan tailored to your goals, needs and lifestyle.

No — there's nothing you need to bring. If you have recent blood results, a food diary or anything else relevant, it's a helpful bonus, but everything else can be discussed during the session.

Yes — but not a rigid day-by-day menu. The Empova Meal Framework gives you a set of breakfast options plus a simple system for building lunches and dinners from your own choice of protein, carbohydrate and fat portions, calibrated to your targets — so you get structure with real flexibility day to day.

No — you won't need to track or calculate anything yourself. Your plan is pre-calibrated to your targets, so you simply choose from your set options and the numbers take care of themselves.

This depends on your goals. Consultations are typically held at a regular frequency until your goal is reached, then spaced out as needed for ongoing support.

Yes — we also support metabolic health more broadly, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

Yes — many of our clients are on doctor-prescribed treatment. We work alongside your GP to support adequate nutrition, protect muscle mass and build habits that last.