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Our Services
At JK Dietitian Services, we are compassionate, approachable and practical dietitians.
Over the past 20 years Jacquie Kaye Dietitian and Nutrition Services has been advocating and providing nutritional support and guidance to Gympie clients and their families. Jacquie’s passion is to continue to invest in guiding the Gympie community in helping them make better nutrition choices and to improve their quality of life. We would be privileged to work with you.
NDIS
We have over 20 years experience in private and public settings, with a clear understanding of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) systems. We are dedicated to understanding and listening to the needs of all individuals.
Find out MoreSpecialised Feeds
Sometimes a person cannot eat any or enough food due to an illness. When this occurs nutrition may be provided in a different way. If the person is unable to eat then "specialised feeds", also known as "enteral feeds", must be used. We have extensive knowledge and experience with specialised feeds.
Book NowAged Care
We can provide you with a number of services for both residents and staff, including individual assessments, menu assessments, nutritional screening of residents and nutritional education training for staff.
Find out MoreChronic Illness
With the increasing numbers of people being diagnosed chronic illness's such as diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol and osteoporosis Jacquie Kaye and her team have the experience and skills to assist people to change their dietary intake to help them eat well and feel better.
Book NowGut Conditions
We specialise in the dietary management of bowel conditions such as Crohn's disease, coeliac disease and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), additionally we are trained in FODMAPS for the treatment of IBS.
Find out MoreChildren
Do you find trying to get your kids to eat can sometimes wear you down? With our extensive experience in working with children we have assisted many families in overcoming these types of issues. We are trained in fussy eating programs and the SOS (Sequential Oral Sensory) approach, which means we can provide you with many simple and practical ways to make meal times more enjoyable and fun for the whole family.
Find out MoreMeet the Team
All of our dietitians are passionate foodies. We combine our love of food with our professional experience to create achievable solutions for you to improve your health.
Jacquie Kaye
B. SCIENCE (UQ), GRAD DIP NUTRITION & DIETETICS (QUT), APD, AN
Jacquie has over 20 years of professional experience in hospitals,
community health care and private practice.
She is passionate about translating her extensive scientific
knowledge into easy and practical solutions for her clients.
Jacquie specialises in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the
low FODMAPS diet, having spent over a decade assisting
clients reduce their gut symptoms and improving
their quality of life.
Jacquie’s passion is to continue to support and guide the
community in making better nutrition
choices to improve their quality of life.
Amy Cordwell
B. DIETETICS (USC), APD
Amy is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, graduating with Honours.
She has experience working within communities on the rural/regional
areas of Gympie and the Sunshine Coast,
particularly working with those with disabilities.
She is passionate about using her knowledge and skills to create practical
solutions for all, especially those living with disabilities in
the communities of rural and regional Gympie and the Sunshine Coast.
Growing up living on a cattle farm on the
Sunshine Coast, she is inspired to help those in these areas to
improve their health and well-being, whilst being practical.
Emma Lavelle
B. NUTRITION (USC), MASTER OF DIETETIC STUDIES, (UQ), APD
Emma Lavelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and qualified nutritionist with a dual qualification.
She has experience and a strong interest in paediatric dietetics and working in rural communities
and a passion in pregnancy nutrition and women's health.
Her goal is to apply extensive knowledge of health and nutrition to assist, educate and spark positive
change in people.
Emma has lived on the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane and spent some time overseas in London.
She calls the regional area of Sunshine Coast home.
National Disability Insurance Scheme
NDIS
JK Dietitian and Nutrition Services advocates for all people to acheive optimal health and is committed to the client’s choice and control. We value your time when making an appointment to discuss specific needs (nutrition, disability, communication), client goals and how we can help you achieve them and where you would like the services to be provided.
This approach ensures you are confident in choosing JK Dietitian and Nutrition Services as your provider and provides us information on how we can deliver your individualised person-centred service at your home.
We have experience with the requirements of NDIS and are skilled in communicating with planners, support coordinators and support workers. This includes documentation for the NDIS such as support plans and reports.
Read more…Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Treatment
The Low FODMAP diet has been medically proven as an effective treatment for people suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Symptoms commonly seen with IBS include abdominal bloating and pain, excess wind, diarrhoea and or constipation.
As part of your individual consultation in your treatment of IBS we provide you with professional guidance and expertise in the application of the FODMAPS diet and provide practical solutions to help you improve your symptoms of IBS. Our dietitians have over a decade of practice in this area and a specialist training in Irritable Bowel Syndrome and the low FODMAPS diet, provided by Dr Sue Shepherd at Monash University.
With our assistance YOU CAN feel better and manage your IBS or IBS related symptoms to improve your quality of life.
Let us help you understand what dietary changes you may benefit from, and create a tailor made meal plan to get you back on track.
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
Jim Rohn
Get in touch to find out more or make a booking
We service Gympie, Kingaroy, Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas. We do home visits for NDIS, Nursing care and DVA clients. In addition, we provide telehealth services via Zoom, Facetime, Skype or over the phone for Care Plan (EPC) and private clients.
Now also providing in-room consultations at The Gympie Specialist Centre, 2/71 Channon St, Gympie 4570