How a Dietitian at MPower Physical Therapy Can Support Your Health Goals

Food plays a powerful role in your health, whether you’re managing a chronic condition, seeking weight management, recovering from illness, or simply trying to feel better day-to-day. At MPower Physical Therapy in Penrith, our Accredited Practising Dietitian works closely with clients of all ages and needs to provide tailored, evidence-based nutrition support.

In this blog, we’ll explore how our Dietitian can support your individual needs, who can benefit from nutrition services, and how to get started at MPower.

What Does a Dietitian Do?

Dietitians are qualified health professionals who use the science of nutrition to help people improve their health.

Unlike generic meal plans or online fads, dietitians provide:

• Personalised nutrition advice

• Support for medical conditions and chronic diseases

• Guidance for sustainable weight management

• Education around food labels, cooking, and budgeting

Our dietitian at MPower is experienced in working with a range of clients including those with disabilities, athletes, older adults, and people managing complex health conditions.

Who Can Benefit from Seeing a Dietitian?

Our Dietitian supports a wide range of clients with different health goals, including:

✅ NDIS Participants

• Sensory food aversions

• Meal planning for independence

• Support for healthy weight gain or loss

• Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., constipation, IBS)

• Support for ASD, ADHD, and intellectual disability

✅ Chronic Health Conditions

• Type 2 Diabetes and insulin resistance

• High cholesterol or blood pressure

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

• Coeliac disease or food intolerances

• PCOS and hormonal conditions

✅ Weight Management

• Safe, sustainable fat loss

• Healthy muscle gain for strength and energy

• Supportive eating patterns for long-term success

• Avoiding yo-yo dieting and fad traps

✅ Sports and Performance

• Fueling for training and recovery

• Improving energy levels and hydration

• Making weight safely in combat or weight-class sports

• Recovery after illness or injury

Our Approach at MPower

We believe that food is personal and nutrition advice should be too. That’s why our Dietitian takes a client-centred, compassionate approach to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Here’s how our process works:

Initial Assessment

Deep dive into your eating habits, lifestyle, symptoms, and goals

Identification of nutrition-related challenges or diagnoses

Goal Setting

Co-created goals that are realistic, relevant, and meaningful

Tailored Nutrition Plan

Evidence-based strategies that work with your life, not against it

Optional meal templates, food swap lists, and lifestyle tools

Follow-Up Sessions

Ongoing support and accountability

Adjustments based on your progress, barriers, and feedback

Success Story: From Confused to Confident

A recent client came to us feeling overwhelmed by conflicting diet advice online. She had gained weight, struggled with fatigue, and had pre-diabetes. Over 12 weeks, we helped her reframe her mindset around food, introduced balanced meals, and set gentle but powerful goals. The result? Better energy, 6kg weight loss, improved blood sugar, and renewed confidence in her choices.

Dietitian Support Through NDIS

We are proud to offer Dietetic services to NDIS participants in Penrith under the following categories:

• Capacity Building – Improved Daily Living

• Core Supports (depending on goals)

Our dietitian can work with clients, support workers, and family members to:

• Promote food independence

• Address restrictive eating or food refusal

• Support health conditions like obesity, diabetes, or malnutrition

• Provide written reports and meal plans for review meetings

Why Choose MPower for Nutrition?

• Experienced Accredited Practising Dietitian

• Friendly, non-judgemental and inclusive environment

• Collaboration with our EPs, OTs, and other allied health staff

• Local Penrith location with flexible scheduling

• Support for NDIS, private health, Medicare, and self-funded clients

Food should be a source of strength, not stress. Whether you're managing a health condition, navigating sensory eating, or just looking to feel better in your body, our Dietitian at MPower is ready to support you with empathy and expertise.

Let’s nourish your health, one meal at a time.

If you or someone you support could benefit from seeing a Dietitian in Penrith, we’re here to help. Contact MPower Physical Therapy to book your initial appointment today.