Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist, Diabetes Educator & Personal Trainer
Kate is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian, Accredited Exercise Physiologist, has completed a double degree in Nutrition/Dietetics and Exercise Science, and completed an Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Education. Kate is also currently completing her Masters in Clinical Exercise Physiology (only because she just loves learning and keeping up to date with the most recent evidence-based science). Kate lectures in the fields of Nutrition and Exercise Science for various educational institutions – her key areas of focus are Weight loss, Diabetes, Heart Disease, Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, Coeliac Disease, Eating Disorders, food intolerances and irritable bowel conditions. Kate also has been involved in assisting in the development of nutritional science subjects and assessment for Deakin University, Melbourne. Kate has years of media experience and enjoys presenting Nutrition and Health-related segments whenever she gets the opportunity.
Her main objective is to assist individuals achieve optimal health and well-being through balanced nutrition and appropriate exercise prescription.
Dietitian
Kristen is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian who has a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Kristen practices what she preaches as she believes that the key to good health is consuming a balanced diet
and participating in regular exercise. Kristen’s key interest areas include clinical nutrition within the hospital setting, as well as weight management, muscle building, diabetes, heart disease and food
intolerances. She endeavours to inspire her clients to achieve their personal nutritional goals whilst she provides them with the necessary support along their journey. Kristen also has a strong passion
in long distance running, having undertaken numerous fun runs, and has a personal interest in body sculpting.
Dietitian
Katie works across clinics in Mornington, Rosebud and Sorrento, as well as taking on a clinical work load at both Peninsula and Beleura Private Hospitals.
Katie has had a lifelong passion for food and nutrition and understanding the way in which diet can affect our health and wellbeing. Following this passion, Katie has completed her Masters of Dietetics as well as a Bachelor of Food Science and Nutrition and the Graduate Diploma of Education, specialising in Food Technology. Katie is interested in all facets of Dietetics and enjoys continually increasing her knowledge in the management of a diverse range of conditions. She has a particular interest in diabetes management, gastrointestinal disorders, endurance sports nutrition and the clinical setting.
Katie aims to impart her knowledge in nutrition as well as share her passion for healthy food with others in order to assist them in living a healthier life. In her practice Katie endeavours to create a positive relationship with food as she believes it is something that should be enjoyed.
Katie enjoys being active and is also a keen cook and has enjoyed spending time in the kitchen for as long as she can remember.
Dietitian
Prue has completed a Masters of Dietetics, Masters of Health Science and a Bachelor of Science. She has always had a strong passion for health and nutrition and enjoys assisting people to achieve their nutrition related goals. Her special interests include Sports Nutrition, Weight Management, Bariatric Surgery Nutrition, Food Intolerances, Children’s Nutrition, including infants, and Diabetes.
Prue is also a qualified running coach, and has coached runners from beginner to marathon level, as well as running 3 marathons herself. She believes that by achieving a well balanced diet, combined with appropriate exercise, all goals can be achieved.
Dietitian, Sports Dietitian and Exercise Physiologist
Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Sports Dietitian and Accredited Exercise Physiologist and has a double degree in Nutrition & Dietetics and Exercise & Sports Science from the University of Sydney. She is currently completing the International Olympic committee diploma in Sports Nutrition.
Her key areas of interest in nutrition are weight loss, team sports nutrition, chronic disease including diabetes and heart disease, bariatric surgery, oncology, pre and post-natal nutrition and adolescent nutrition.
Nicola’s aim as an exercise physiologist is to enable anyone and everyone to be physically active and achieve their exercise, sport and activity goals.
Nicola has spent the last 3 years working in outback New South Wales and has recently joined the PPN team. She loves playing sport, exploring the outdoors and experimenting with new and healthy recipes in the kitchen.
Diabetes Educator
Caroline has over 20 years experience as a Diabetes Educator in both public & private sectors. She graduated in nursing from St Vincent’s Hospital and has since worked in various areas of diabetes in Melbourne and on the Mornington Peninsula.Caroline assists to improve knowledge and understanding about diabetes, and enable clients to develop meaningful & effective strategies for dealing with all aspects of their diabetes management.
Dietitian
Britt is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics. Britt is a lover of all things sporting related, also being a Personal Trainer and Ironman Triathlete. She has a passion for preventative health and nutrition therapy and loves being able to empower people to optimise their health. She is committed to patient care and being able to provide practical, evidence based strategies for people to develop healthy relationships with food and improve their nutrition health. Her areas of interest include diabetes management, heart disease, weight management and sports nutrition.
Administration Assistant
Olivia is studying for her VCE at Toorak College. She has been working along with our staff at PPN to help ensure paperwork and administration is kept in order. Since working at PPN, Olivia has taken an interest in food, nutrition and health and has enjoyed learning from our friendly dieticians.
We now have HICAPS,MEDICARE ONLINE and EFT facilities too. We accept Medical referrals and Enhanced Primary Care plans (EPC’s) for instant Medicare rebates as well as DVA (Department of Veteran’s Affairs – Home Visits available), Workcover/Worksafe, and TAC.
PPN Price List Dietitian and Exercise Physiology Consultations Standard Initial (~45 mins) – $120 Extended Initial (~60 mins) – $150 Standard Review (~30 mins) – $80 Extended Review (~40 mins) – $100 Diabetes Educator Consultations Initial Consult (~60 mins) – $130 Review Consult (~30 mins) – $80 *Cancellation Policy – A minimum of 24 hours notice…
Homemade Muesli This picture is the beginning of our homemade muesli. Making homemade muesli allows you to enjoy the hearty, high fibre, filling breakfast that is muesli, whilst knowing exactly what is in it and knowing that it isn’t full of sugar. The recipe can be adapted to include or exclude ingredients that you do…
Crispy Skinned Salmon with Avocado and Tomato Salsa This dish is certain to make your taste buds dance. Full of essential fatty acids (Omega 3 and Omega 6), protein, fibre and antioxidants, it will make your body happy on the inside. And it’s quick and easy to prepare, taking less than 20 minutes. Essential fatty…
Nicoise Salad This quick and easy nicoise-style salad makes a great lunch or dinner and is excellent way to have a nutritious and tasty meal when time is limited. Ingredients: 6-7 leaves of cos lettuce, torn 1/2 tomato, chopped or 5-6 cherry tomatoes 1/2 lebanese cucmber, chopped into chunks 5 green beans, blanched 1 egg…
This chilli con carne is a hearty dish that will warm you from the inside out. It is high in protein, fibre, vitamin C and is low GI, leaving you feeling full for longer. Chilli con carne is also a delicious meal even without the rice. Ingredients: 1 tbs olive oil 1 x onion, diced 2…
Quinoa, Corn and Zucchini Fritters with Poached Egg Ingredients: 1/3 cup white quinoa, cooked. 2 eggs (one for poaching) Corn off 1 cob 1 zucchini grated ½ red onion, finely chopped 1-2 tbs milk, if needed 1 x 95g tin of tuna in spring water (optional) 50g low fat feta, crumbled 1 tbs chopped coriander…
Looking for something to keep you warm over these colder winter days? Try this hearty Bacon, Vegetable and Lentil Soup. Ingredients: 1 tbs olive oil 3 rashers of bacon, fat trimmed and chopped 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 2 sticks of celery, diced 1/2 a medium zucchini, diced 1 small sweet potato, diced 2…
As part of the AHWW 2016, PPN Dietitians are conducting healthy cooking demonstrations All participants of our healthy recipe competition are invited to a free cooking demonstration where you can sample the winning recipes, and have all your health and nutrition questions answered face-to-face by our experienced dietitians during this intimate meet and greet. Date:…
Australia’s Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) is an annual initiative run by the Dieititian’s Association of Australia. AHWW runs from 15-26th February and is designed to increase the awareness of the importance of healthy eating for our overall health and well being, including disease prevention. This year, Australia’s dietitians want to inspire all Aussies to cook…
Food Detoxing – does it achieve anything? The latest nutrition headlines this week are based around food detoxing. Does it work? Does it actually achieve anything? The answer, unfortunately is no! Your body has ‘detoxing systems’ already in place, your kidneys and liver. These vital organs ‘detox’ or eliminate waste products from your body, leaving…
PPN Dietitians are located all across the Mornington Peninsula, from Chelsea Heights to Sorrento. See below for full details of each of our 14 locations.
Peninsula Sports Medicine
15 Railway Grove Mornington VIC 3934
Ph: 03 5974 1011, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Beachend Medical Centre
36 Main Street Mornington VIC 3931
Ph: 03 5975 1066, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Sorrento Medical Centre
166 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento VIC 3940
Ph: 03 5984 4322, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Peninsula Endocrine Associates
9 Hastings Road, Frankston VIC 3199
Ph: 03 9783 8466, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Melbourne Bariatrics
131 Cranbourne Frankston Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910
Ph: 03 9770 7189, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Beleura Private Hospital
925 Nepean Hwy, Mornington VIC 3931
Ph: 03 5976 0888, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Peninsula Private Hospital
525 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin VIC 3910
Ph: 03 9788 3466, Fax: 03 5974 1022
PSM Rosebud
42-44 Boneo Road, Rosebud VIC 3939
Ph: 03 5986 3655, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Somerville – Peninsula Foot Clinic
Suite 3, 67 Eramosa Road West, Somerville, Vic 3912
Ph: 03 5978 0702, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Pace – Frankston
24 Yuilles St, Frankston VIC 3199
Ph: 03 9770 6770 Fax: 03 5974 1022
Peninsula Oncology Services
Frankston Private Hospital, Level 2,
Ph: 03 9781 5244, Fax: 03 5974 1022
Mornington Village Medical Centre
7/241 Main Street Mornington
Phone 03 5976 3600 Fax: 03 5974 1022
PSM Langwarrin
81-85 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910
Ph: 03 9789 1233, Fax: 03 5974 1022
PSM Chelsea Heights
93 Wells Rd Chelsea Heights VIC 3196
Ph: 03 9773 4111 Fax: 03 5974 1022
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