ALPHA Sports Medicine Clinic Newport
Dietetics
Delivering nutrition support services to Newport and surrounding areas, including communities of Altona, South Kingsville, Spotswood, Altona North, Port Melbourne, Williamstown North, and Williamstown.
Nutrition and Dietetics
Is a Dietitian on your recovery team?
When it comes to your health, performance, and long-term wellbeing, dietitians can play an important role as part of your broader recovery team. At Alpha Sports Medicine, our dietitians work closely with our multidisciplinary team to provide personalised nutrition support tailored to your specific needs.
Whether you’re an athlete, managing an injury, or dealing with everyday health concerns, our dietitians aim to support your recovery, energy levels, and overall function through evidence-based nutrition strategies.
Why Dietetics?
Dietetics is a science-based approach to health that focuses on how nutrition influences recovery, performance, and wellbeing. Our dietitians assess how your current eating habits, training demands, and lifestyle impact your body, then provide practical guidance to support musculoskeletal health, energy availability, and tissue repair.
At Alpha Sports Medicine, our dietetics services are designed to complement physiotherapy, osteopathy, and exercise-based care. This integrated approach helps ensure your nutrition supports your treatment plan, recovery goals, and long-term health outcomes.
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What treatment methods do Dietitians use?
Our dietetics services are designed to support the diverse needs of active individuals and those managing ongoing health concerns. Whether you’re a competitive athlete, training recreationally, recovering from injury, or looking to improve your general health, our nutrition support is focused on helping you function and perform better.
Our dietitians may use a combination of:
- Individualised nutrition assessments
- Performance and recovery nutrition planning
- Body composition and fuelling strategies
- Gut health and digestive support
- Education around food choices, timing, and habits
- Ongoing plan review and adjustment
Our dietitians at Alpha Sports Medicine tailor their approach to your specific goals, lifestyle, and treatment plan, combining these strategies to support recovery, performance, and long-term wellbeing.
What conditions do Dietitians treat?
Dietetics plays an important role in managing a wide range of health, performance, and recovery-related concerns through targeted nutrition support.
Our dietitians can assist with:
- Sports performance and training nutrition
- Injury recovery and tissue healing support
- Low energy availability and fatigue
- Weight management and body composition goals
- Digestive and gut health concerns
- Inflammation and joint health support
- Chronic pain management support
- Metabolic health and general wellbeing
We aim to support your body’s natural movement and function through evidence-informed care.
Dietetics Clinic in Newport
What to expect in your first Dietetics appointment
Your initial dietetics appointment at Alpha Sports Medicine is thorough and tailored to your individual needs. During this session, your dietitian will:
- Discuss your health history, lifestyle, and current concerns
- Review your eating habits, training load, and daily routine
- Identify nutritional factors affecting recovery, energy, or performance
- Explain their findings and recommend a personalised nutrition plan
- Provide practical strategies you can begin implementing straight away
We encourage you to ask questions and take an active role in your care. Our dietitians are committed to ensuring you feel supported, informed, and confident throughout the process.
The ALPHA Osteo difference
At Alpha Sports Medicine, dietetics goes beyond generic nutrition advice. We understand that athletes and individuals committed to an active lifestyle require more than standard meal plans or one-size-fits-all recommendations.
That’s why our dietetics service is designed to integrate directly with your physiotherapy, osteopathy, and exercise-based care. By working as part of a multidisciplinary team, our dietitians support not only general health but also recovery, injury prevention, and performance outcomes.
When you choose Alpha Sports Medicine for dietetics, you’re not just accessing nutrition support. You’re gaining a coordinated care team that aligns nutrition with movement, rehabilitation, and training demands to support your physical capabilities at every stage.
Alpha Sports Medicine is conveniently located in Newport, Ascot Vale and Bacchus March, and we also support the surrounding Newport communities with our dietetics services.
FAQs About Nutrition and Dietetics
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian?
No referral is required. You can book directly with our dietitians at Alpha Sports Medicine. If you are working with another practitioner at the clinic, your dietitian may collaborate with them as part of your care.
Is dietetics only for athletes?
Not at all. While dietetics is commonly used to support sports performance, it is equally valuable for injury recovery, managing fatigue, improving gut health, and supporting general health and wellbeing.
Will I be given a strict meal plan?
No. Our dietitians focus on practical, flexible nutrition strategies rather than rigid meal plans. Advice is tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, and goals so changes are realistic and sustainable.
Can dietetics help with injury recovery?
Yes. Nutrition plays an important role in tissue repair, inflammation management, and energy availability during recovery. Dietetics is often used alongside physiotherapy or osteopathy to support the healing process.
How many appointments will I need?
This varies depending on your goals and situation. Some people benefit from a single consultation, while others choose ongoing support to refine and progress their nutrition over time.
Do your dietitians work with other practitioners at Alpha?
Yes. Our dietitians work closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths, and exercise professionals when appropriate, ensuring your nutrition supports your broader treatment or training plan.