Gut Health & IBS
Does this sound like you?
- You bloat by mid-afternoon no matter what you eat
- You plan your day around the nearest bathroom
- You’ve cut out gluten, dairy, onion, garlic — and still feel terrible
- You’ve been told it’s “just IBS” and sent on your way
- You’ve tried the low FODMAP diet off Google and made it more confusing, not less
- You’re worried you’ll be eating plain rice forever
If any of that sounds familiar, a specialist gut-health dietitian is who you’re looking for.
What to Expect?
Your first appointment (60 minutes) A comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, history, current eating, and goals. You’ll leave with an initial plan and a clear sense of the path forward.
Follow-up appointments (30–45 minutes) We adjust as we go. Most people are seen every 2–4 weeks during the elimination and reintroduction phases, then less often once things settle.
How many sessions? Most IBS clients see meaningful change within 3–6 appointments. Some need more, some less. We’ll give you a realistic sense of timing at the first visit — no open-ended packages, no pressure.
In person or telehealth In-clinic appointments are at Rebound Health in Success. Telehealth is available across WA and works well for dietetic care.
Frequently Asked Questions
At our allied health clinic, we are committed to offering valuable educational resources and addressing your most common questions to support your journey to better health and wellness.
Do I need a referral?
A referral is not a requirement; however, it is best to speak with your GP if you have noticed a change in bowel habits and digestive symptoms to ensure appropriate medical investigations.
You may be eligible for Medicare care plans depending on your GP’s discretion. If you have a referral from your GP or gastroenterologist please bring this along to your appointment.
Do I need blood tests before my appointment?
Ideally if you have experienced a change in bowel habits and have had investigations for IBS and or gut related conditions your GP should have completed:
- Coeliac screening
- Micronutrient studies: iron, Vit B12.
- Inflammatory markers (e.g. CRP and faecal calprotectin)
- Colonoscopy/ gastroscopy if required.
Please bring along a copy of any testing to your initial appointment. If you have not completed any of these tests that is fine, we can discuss a plan for any further medical testing you may require in our initial consultation.
Can I use my private health cover?
If dietetics is part of your cover, then we can process the rebate on the spot at your appointment.
Do I need to bring a food diary?
This isn’t necessary; we spend the time in the initial appointment to discuss your eating habits and general day-to-day variabilities.
Although if you would find this useful to remember your intake then please bring it along!
This can be particularly helpful for identifying patterns in food triggers for your symptoms.
IBS is common. It's also treatable.
Around one in ten Australians live with irritable bowel syndrome. It’s a real, diagnosable condition — not something you’re imagining, and not something to “push through”.
The challenge with IBS is that the triggers are different for everyone. Generic advice — cut out gluten, drink more water, try kombucha — might work for someone else but make you worse. What actually changes things is a structured, evidence-based approach tailored to your gut.
That’s what an Accredited Practising Dietitian does.
Conditions and symptoms we support
Our dietitian works with adults experiencing:
- IBS — including IBS-D (diarrhoea-predominant), IBS-C (constipation-predominant), and IBS-M (mixed)
- Functional bloating and abdominal pain
- Food intolerances — lactose, fructose, FODMAPs
- Suspected or confirmed SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth)
- Reflux and GORD
- Coeliac disease and gluten-related disorders
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) — in collaboration with your gastroenterologist
- General gut discomfort where no clear cause has been found
If you’re not sure whether your situation fits, get in touch and we’ll let you know.
Dietitian appointments at Rebound Health can be accessed several ways:
- Private — no referral needed, book directly
- Medicare — with a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (formerly GPMP/TCA), eligible clients can access up to 5 subsidised allied health sessions per calendar year. Current Medicare rebate is $61.80 per session.
- DVA — White and Gold Card holders with a referral from their GP
- NDIS — self-managed and plan-managed participants
- Private health insurance — most funds offer rebates under Extras cover for an Accredited Practising Dietitian (check with your fund)