Louise Lombard
Louise is an Accredited Practising Dietitian working in private practice.
She holds degrees in Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics and has a
comprehensive understanding of the interplay between the human body
and nutritional biochemistry. Louise uses her expertise in food and
nutrition by translating evidenced-based scientific information into
personalized practical advice to help clients improve their health and
wellbeing.
Knowing the health benefits of eating well Louise is very passionate
about food and nutrition and enjoys helping people lead healthy
lifestyles. She practices what she preaches when it comes to engaging in
a healthy lifestyle by incorporating healthy eating and exercise into her
daily life.
She believes in a wholefoods approach in combination with other healthy lifestyle changes is the best
approach in achieving long-term changes in health. She takes a holistic and person-centred care approach in working
with clients, to facilitate nutrition, behaviour and lifestyle change and endeavours to empower clients.
Louise offers nutrition counselling services in chronic disease management and is committed to providing high quality dietetic
services. She has experience in many areas of nutrition and can help people understand the diet-disease relationship for
a wide range of health problems.
Louise can also provide nutritional advice for patients on specific/restrictive diets (e.g.
Ketogenic Diet, Mediterranean diet, Low FODMAP Diet, SIBO Bi-phasic diet, Elimination Diet, Vegan/Vegetarian diets,
Time restricted eating, nutrition for POTS).
Special interest and skilled areas:
Diabetes management
Weight management
Women’s nutrition (endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, hormonal imbalances)
Cardiovascular disease (high blood pressure – DASH diet, high cholesterol)
Food intolerances/chemical food sensitivities (elimination diet)
Gastrointestinal conditions (Irritable bowel syndrome – low FODMAP diet, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis,
Coeliac disease, diverticular disease, GORD, gastritis, SIBO)
Plant-based nutrition (mineral deficiencies)
Chronic liver disease (MAFLD, ALD, hepatitis, haemochromatosis)
Chronic kidney disease
Pregnancy/child nutrition
Osteopenia/osteoporosis
Cancer nutrition
Key services:
Private paying patients $120 for initial consultation, $90 for review consultation (Gap payment $59.65 for initial
& $29.65 for review consultation if the patient has an Enhanced Primary Care plan)
Bulk billing available for pensioners/health care card holders/disability/DVA/patients 16 years of age or below
Initial standard consultation (50-60mins)
Review standard consultations or bulk billing patients (30 mins)
Accessibility and availability: clinics, home visits, phone consults
Registered with Medicare, DVA and private funds
Current memberships
Dietitian Association Australia (APD)