Q&A
WHAT IS A DIETITIAN ?
Dietitians are qualified and regulated health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems at an individual and wider public-health level. They are not the same as nutritionists. The title of ‘dietitian’ is the only food and nutrition title that is protected by law. Only those registered with the statutory regulator, the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) can use the title.
Dietitians use the most up-to-date public health and scientific research on food, health and disease which they translate into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. They work in the NHS and in private clinics. They work with healthy and sick people in a variety of settings.
They often work as integral members of multi-disciplinary teams to treat complex clinical conditions such as diabetes, food allergy and intolerance, IBS syndrome, chronic fatigue, malnutrition, kidney failure and bowel disorders.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DOES GILLIAN RAJAN NUTRITION TAKE?
I accept card payment and BACS transfer for payment.
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER THE DIETETIC CONSULTATIONS?
Please check with your provider to find out if you are covered by your insurance. I am registered with Axa, Aviva, Vitality and others. Please get in touch for more information.
WHEN CAN I BOOK A SESSION ?
I run virtual and in person clinics in Chester. Please get in touch to make an appointment or go to the bookings section of this website.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM MY IBS CONSULTATIONS
At your consultations, I will take time to thoroughly understand your medical history and will assess your diet and symptoms. I will work with you to develop safe and sustainable diet and lifestyle adaptations that manage your symptoms.
Typically, this will involve three sessions:
Session 1: Assessment, lifestyle recommendations and dietary treatment (this might include commencing a low FODMAP diet)
Session 2: Assessment of progress and reintroduction of foods to establish tolerance
Session 3: Long term nutritional management and healthy eating
Pricing
For people with IBS, I offer a package of three appointments which is more cost effective