Accredited Practising Dietitian Accredited Nutritionists
Accredited Practising Dietitians are university qualified allied health professionals who provide nutrition education and support to patients for weight and chronic disease management (particularly Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia), eating disorders, food intolerances and more.
Our Green Apple Dietitians from Fresh Perspective Nutrition and Dietetics offer lengthy consultation times to allow a thorough assessment of the client’s health and nutrition needs. They enjoy working closely with clients to make progressive steps towards a dietary pattern that works for them as an individual.
Often, self-monitoring of food and lifestyle behaviours is an important aspect of treatment and developing strategies and being given appropriate resources enable clients to achieve excellent outcomes. And having access to other services, including exercise physiologists, helps support overall lifestyle changes.
Fresh Perspective Nutrition and Dietetics
Loretta Howard – BHSc (Nutr & Diet)
Lay Soh – BHSc (Nutr & Diet), BAppSc(HMS), GCertAutism
Appointments available Monday afternoons and Tuesday mornings and afternoons
Initial consultation $155
(45-60 mins)
Review consultations $ 85
(20-30 mins)
Review consultation $145
(45-60 mins)
Rebates available to eligible patients:
Medicare Enhanced Primary Care Plan – rebate of $60.35 for up to x 5 allocated sessions
(Upfront payment first, then rebate processed)
Medicare Eating Disorders Plan – rebate of $60.35 for up to x 20 allocated sessions
(Upfront payment first, then rebate processed)
Private health rebates may be available if the patient has ‘dietitian’ listed under their Extras cover (rebate varies depending on level of cover; no referral required)
Follow us on social media for recipe and meal ideas:
Instagram: @lorettahoward_dietitian
Web: www.fpdietetics.com.au
A little about our Dietitians
LORETTA HOWARD, APD AN
BHSc (Nut&Diet), Principal Dietitian
Loretta is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Accredited Nutritionist and a member of Dietitians Australia. With over 12 years industry experience, she gained her qualifications from Queensland University of Technology after completing a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics in 2012.
Loretta works with individuals seeking advice for a variety of conditions including weight and chronic disease management, disordered eating and food intolerances. She has also practised alongside bariatric surgeons providing pre- and post-operative nutrition advice. Complementing her private practice, Loretta has consulted with local private hospital inpatients, primarily in the mental health space and has enjoyed the wide variety of patients, colleagues and experiences these roles bring.
Loretta believes in taking a sensible and flexible approach in the process of tailoring nutritional advice to clients’ individual needs and goals. She enjoys working closely with clients and their extended health team, developing long term therapeutic relationships and employing key behavioural strategies to enable lifelong positive and balanced eating habits.
When translating nutrition science into resources for her consumers, Loretta’s focus is on simple and practical solutions and tools to help you prepare and consume delicious food with ease.
Lay Soh graduated from the Queensland University of Technology with honours for a double degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and Human Movement Studies. She started her career as a clinical dietitian at the public hospitals as well as at outpatient clinics. In 2009, she embarked on a journey in private practice so she could better promote health to clients living in the community.
Lay has been into healthy living as far back as when she was a teenager. She is a role model in taking charge of her health by practicing the lifestyle that leads to vibrant health. Her special interests are in weight management, gastrointestinal disorders, insulin resistance and blood sugar management, anti-inflammatory diets, and lifestyle changes for vibrant health. Lay stays active at the gym and attending karate training.
During her career in private practice, Lay has encountered numerous clients diagnosed with autism. She took an interest in managing individuals with autism, and in 2024 she completed a graduate certificate in autism. Individuals with autism can especially benefit from her expertise.
Lay consults from our Bald Hills clinic on Monday afternoons.