Top 7 Dietitians on the Sunshine Coast

From early swims at Mooloolaba to hinterland drives, school lunches, market weekends and busy family routines, eating well on the Sunshine Coast has to fit real life. The right dietitian can help you make sense of food choices in a way that suits your household, health needs, location and schedule.
Distance matters across the Coast, particularly when appointments need to work around work, caring responsibilities or a trip from Noosa, the hinterland or the southern beaches. Fortunately, local options include clinic consultations, selected home visits and telehealth, with services ranging from family eating support to gastrointestinal, reproductive and disability-related nutrition needs.
On this page
- Quick picks
- At a glance
- The top dietitians on the Sunshine Coast
- How we selected these businesses
- Sunshine Coast considerations when choosing a dietitian
- How to choose the right Sunshine Coast dietitian
- Dietitian appointment considerations
- What affects dietitian appointment costs
- Questions to ask before booking
- Frequently asked questions
- Editorial disclosure
Quick picks
Who suits families navigating selective eating?
Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian focuses on family and paediatric nutrition, including fussy or selective eating, ASD and ARFID support.
Which service has the broadest Coast-wide clinic access?
Simply Nutrition Dietitians has clinics from Bli Bli to Buddina and Yandina, plus selected local home visits and telehealth.
Who is worth considering for home visits across the Coast and hinterland?
Dig In Health Co offers home visits alongside clinics in Caloundra, Sippy Downs, Golden Beach, Beerwah and Maleny.
Which options focus on reproductive nutrition?
Nourished Life Dietetics and Thrive Dietetics both include fertility, pregnancy or postnatal nutrition among their focus areas.
At a glance
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| Dietitian service | Local base or clinics | Known for | Appointment options |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simply Nutrition Dietitians | Bli Bli, with clinics including Nambour, Mountain Creek, Meridan Plains, Buddina and Yandina | Broad individual, family, disability, aged-care and organisation support | Clinic appointments, selected home visits and telehealth |
| Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian | Buderim | Family and paediatric nutrition, selective eating and food allergies or intolerances | Buderim clinic and telehealth |
| Dig In Health Co | Caloundra, Sippy Downs, Golden Beach, Beerwah and Maleny | Mobile and community-oriented access, including NDIS and Support at Home | Clinics, home visits and telehealth |
| Coastal Dietetics | Maroochydore | Gut health, diabetes and general nutrition | In-person appointments and Australia-wide telehealth |
| Nourished Life Dietetics | Sunshine Coast | Cancer, gastrointestinal and reproductive nutrition | Telehealth and possible local mobile home visits |
| Vida Nutrition | Mooloolaba clinic connection | Women’s health, gut health, disordered eating and disability support | Appointments by request, home visits, SIL visits and telehealth |
| Thrive Dietetics | Birtinya | Gut disorders, metabolic health, fertility and eating-disorder work | Clinic appointments, Sunshine Coast home visits and telehealth |
The top dietitians on the Sunshine Coast
Simply Nutrition Dietitians
Bli Bli, QLD

Best for: Broad clinic access and selected home visits
A practical choice when getting to one regular clinic is difficult, Simply Nutrition Dietitians combines a Bli Bli head office with clinics in Nambour, Mountain Creek, Meridan Plains, Buddina and Yandina. That spread is useful for people whose work, family or caring commitments take them across different parts of the Coast.
Rather than centring on one narrow client group, its service range covers nutrition support for individuals, families, disability services, aged care and organisations. This makes it worth considering where more than one person in a household has nutrition needs, or where a support provider is seeking a dietitian service.
Appointment flexibility is a key part of the offer. Alongside its clinic locations, Simply Nutrition Dietitians provides selected Sunshine Coast home visits and telehealth. A home visit may be especially relevant for people with travel barriers or those receiving support at home, while telehealth can suit people outside an easy drive of the listed clinics.
For a family in the central Coast, an older person who prefers to stay at home, or someone wanting a choice of local clinic locations, the combination of team-based support and multiple ways to attend is the main draw.
Why we chose them
Simply Nutrition Dietitians offers one of the broadest local clinic footprints, alongside selected home visits and telehealth. Its work with individuals, families, disability services, aged care and organisations makes it a versatile option.
Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian
Buderim, QLD


Best for: Family and paediatric nutrition
Parents looking for a dietitian service built around family life will find a particularly focused option in Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian. Its areas include family and paediatric nutrition, with support for fussy and selective eating, ASD and ARFID, plus food allergies and intolerances.
That family emphasis is important because food concerns at home are often not just about one meal or one person; they can involve school routines, shared shopping, siblings and differing preferences. The service also lists menopause and healthy ageing, eating-disorder and metabolic-health pages, so its work is not limited to children.
Appointments are available at the Buderim clinic and through telehealth. This can be helpful for families managing school runs, shift work or a long trip from elsewhere on the Coast. Telehealth may also make it easier for more than one parent or carer to be involved where appropriate.
This is a natural first call for families wanting a practitioner whose listed work directly includes childhood and family eating situations. It may also suit adults seeking a service that recognises how household routines and life stages can shape nutrition choices.
Why we chose them
Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian provides a clear family-centred and paediatric offering, including selective eating, ASD, ARFID and allergy or intolerance-related nutrition support.
Dig In Health Co
Caloundra, QLD


Best for: Home visits from the coast to the hinterland
For people who do not live close to the central coastal strip, Dig In Health Co has an unusually wide physical reach. Its clinic locations include Sippy Downs, Caloundra, Golden Beach, Beerwah and Maleny, linking coastal suburbs with the Glass House and hinterland areas.
The service is led by Accredited Practising Dietitian Will Gold and offers more than clinic consultations. Home visits and telehealth are available, and its service range includes NDIS and Support at Home support, veteran-focused programs, community workshops and cooking demonstrations. That mix may appeal to someone who needs nutrition support delivered at home, through a support setting or as part of a community group rather than only in a consulting room.
The locations are especially useful for people around Caloundra, Golden Beach, Beerwah and Maleny who would otherwise face a longer trip to Maroochydore or Buderim. Its service area also extends beyond the Coast to Bribie Island and North Brisbane, although the local clinic network is the main reason it is a strong Sunshine Coast option.
Choose Dig In Health Co when access format matters as much as the clinic address. It offers a practical pathway for people wanting local appointments, a home visit or telehealth without being confined to one part of the region.
Why we chose them
Dig In Health Co stands out for its combination of southern Coast and hinterland clinics, home visits, telehealth and community-oriented service options including NDIS and Support at Home.
Contact
Multiple Sunshine Coast clinics, including 9 Ochre Way, Sippy Downs QLD 4556; 2 Caloundra Road, Caloundra QLD 4551; 34 Landsborough Parade, Golden Beach QLD 4551; 8-12 Turner Street, Beerwah QLD 4519; and 10 Cedar Street, Maleny QLD 4552
Coastal Dietetics
Maroochydore, QLD


Best for: Gut health, diabetes and general nutrition
Coastal Dietetics is a straightforward option for people seeking an Accredited Practising Dietitian in Maroochydore, particularly where gut health, diabetes or general nutrition are the reason for booking. In-person consultations are held at Buderim Gastroenterology Centre on Wises Road, placing the service close to the Maroochydore-Buderim corridor.
The practice is led by Emma, an Accredited Practising Dietitian. Its clearly defined focus may suit someone who wants a consultation centred on an everyday nutrition question, a gut-related concern or diabetes nutrition rather than a large multi-service practice. The setting within Buderim Gastroenterology Centre may also be relevant to people who already attend services in that precinct.
For those outside the immediate area, Coastal Dietetics provides telehealth Australia-wide. This offers an alternative for people in Noosa, the hinterland, the southern Coast or elsewhere who want to use this particular service without travelling to Maroochydore.
The practice also provides information on Medicare and DVA referral pathways where applicable, as well as private-health rebates. That can be useful for people arriving with an existing referral arrangement. Coastal Dietetics is best suited to someone who values a central Sunshine Coast clinic, a concise service focus and the option to continue by telehealth.
Why we chose them
Coastal Dietetics offers a focused Maroochydore option for people seeking practical consultations around gut health, diabetes and general nutrition, with telehealth also available.
Pricing: Medicare and DVA referral pathways may apply, and private-health rebate information is available.
Contact
Buderim Gastroenterology Centre, Suite 6, 102 Wises Road, Maroochydore QLD 4558
Nourished Life Dietetics
QLD


Best for: Cancer, gastrointestinal and reproductive nutrition
Nourished Life Dietetics is a Sunshine Coast-based practice with a defined set of focus areas: cancer nutrition, gastrointestinal nutrition, and fertility, reproductive, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition. That combination makes it particularly relevant for people seeking a dietitian whose listed work aligns with a specific life stage or health context.
Founder Kristen Bekkeli is an Accredited Practising Dietitian. The practice offers telehealth across Australia, which gives Sunshine Coast clients flexibility when fitting appointments around work, caring, travel or a home location outside the main clinic precincts.
Mobile home visits on the Sunshine Coast may also be available, subject to availability and suitability. For someone who needs to minimise travel or prefers to discuss food routines in their own setting, that may be an appealing possibility to explore when making contact.
The practice provides professional referral information as well, which may be useful for people whose care involves other health professionals. Its particular value lies in the clarity of its stated focus: rather than being a broad generalist choice alone, it gives people seeking cancer, gastrointestinal or reproductive nutrition support a service with those areas front and centre.
It is a considered option for Coast residents who want a focused practitioner relationship with telehealth convenience and the possibility of a mobile appointment.
Why we chose them
Nourished Life Dietetics adds a distinct focus on cancer, gastrointestinal and reproductive nutrition, with Australia-wide telehealth and possible local mobile visits.
Vida Nutrition
Mooloolaba, QLD


Best for: Women’s health and flexible support formats
Vida Nutrition offers a flexible way to access an Accredited Practising Dietitian on the Sunshine Coast, with a service range that includes women’s health, gut health, disordered eating and disability support. Hannah Powter is the APD behind the practice.
Its Mooloolaba connection is through the Integrated Wellness Clinic on Brisbane Road, with in-person Sunshine Coast appointments available by request. That may suit people who prefer a Mooloolaba-area appointment but do not need a fixed weekly clinic arrangement. For people who cannot easily attend in person, Vida Nutrition also offers home visits, SIL visits and telehealth.
This breadth of formats is meaningful for people whose access needs are part of the appointment decision. The practice lists NDIS dietitian support, and SIL visits may be relevant for clients living in supported accommodation. Home visits can also be useful when travel, mobility, care arrangements or daily routines make a clinic appointment less practical.
The women’s health focus gives Vida Nutrition a distinct place among the local options, while its gut-health and disordered-eating service interests widen its relevance. It is well suited to someone looking for an individual practitioner and wanting to discuss an appointment arrangement that works around where and how they live.
For Mooloolaba-area clients, NDIS participants or people wanting a mix of in-person and remote options, Vida Nutrition is a flexible service to consider.
Why we chose them
Vida Nutrition combines women’s health, gut health, disordered-eating and disability-support interests with requested Mooloolaba appointments, home visits, SIL visits and telehealth.
Contact
Integrated Wellness Clinic, Suite 505, 45 Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba QLD 4557
Thrive Dietetics
Birtinya, QLD


Best for: Gut disorders, fertility and Birtinya access
Thrive Dietetics offers a Birtinya-based option for people looking for an Accredited Practising Dietitian with listed interests spanning gut disorders, metabolic health, fertility, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, and eating-disorder work. Its clinic is located at Birtinya Medical Centre, a convenient setting for many residents of the Kawana and southern Sunshine Coast area.
The practice was founded by Kimberley Sheraton, an Accredited Practising Dietitian and nutritionist. Its mix of service areas is a useful fit for people who want to discuss nutrition in relation to gut concerns, metabolic health or a reproductive stage, without needing to choose between a local clinic and a remote-only service.
Thrive Dietetics also offers Sunshine Coast home visits and telehealth. These alternatives may be particularly helpful for people outside Birtinya, those managing a busy schedule or anyone who finds a home-based or online appointment more workable.
The inclusion of eating-disorder credential information among the practice’s professional details is another point that may matter when seeking a practitioner whose background aligns with that area. As with any specialist booking, explain your needs clearly when contacting the practice so it can advise whether its service is suitable.
Thrive Dietetics is a strong option for Birtinya and Kawana-area clients who value a local clinic but want the additional flexibility of home visits and telehealth.
Why we chose them
Thrive Dietetics brings together gut-disorder, metabolic, fertility and eating-disorder service interests, with a Birtinya clinic plus home visits and telehealth.
Contact
Birtinya Medical Centre, 3/8 The Avenue, Birtinya QLD 4575
How we selected these businesses
Our selection considers a local base on the Sunshine Coast, relevant services and specialities, professional qualifications, and clear contact and appointment information. We use the businesses’ own websites and supporting sources to assess these details.
Inclusion and order reflect these selection criteria. Businesses cannot pay to be included, and advertising or sponsorship does not influence the selection.
Sunshine Coast considerations when choosing a dietitian
The Sunshine Coast is a wide region rather than one compact centre. A Buderim or Maroochydore clinic may be straightforward from the coastal strip but less convenient from Maleny, Beerwah, Cooroy or Noosa. If travel is a barrier, consider whether telehealth, a home visit or a closer satellite clinic makes more sense for your routine.
There is useful geographic spread among local services. Dig In Health Co has appointments from Caloundra through to Maleny, while Simply Nutrition Dietitians lists clinics in several central and northern Coast locations. People in the Kawana and Birtinya area may prefer a nearby clinic option such as Thrive Dietetics, while Mooloolaba appointments can be requested through Vida Nutrition.
The Coast’s active, outdoor lifestyle can also shape what feels practical: long workdays, school sport, beach days and changing holiday routines may all affect meal planning. Look for a practitioner whose stated focus reflects the situation you want to discuss, rather than selecting solely by the closest address.
For people needing appointments at home, availability can be particularly valuable across dispersed suburbs and hinterland communities. Simply Nutrition Dietitians, Dig In Health Co, Vida Nutrition and Thrive Dietetics each offer Sunshine Coast home-visit options, while Nourished Life Dietetics may offer mobile visits subject to availability and suitability.
How to choose the right Sunshine Coast dietitian
- Family meals, school-age eating or selective eating: Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian has a dedicated family and paediatric focus, including fussy and selective eating, ASD and ARFID support.
- Several household members or varied nutrition needs: Simply Nutrition Dietitians works with individuals and families as well as disability services and aged care, with a broad clinic network.
- Home-based disability, aged-care or support-service needs: Dig In Health Co offers home visits and includes NDIS and Support at Home support. Vida Nutrition also offers NDIS dietitian support and SIL visits.
- Gut concerns or everyday nutrition questions: Coastal Dietetics focuses on gut health, diabetes and general nutrition. Thrive Dietetics also lists gut disorders among its service areas.
- Fertility, pregnancy or postpartum food support: Nourished Life Dietetics includes fertility, reproductive, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, while Thrive Dietetics includes fertility, prenatal and postnatal nutrition.
- Women’s health or a flexible appointment format: Vida Nutrition has a women’s health focus and offers home visits, SIL visits, telehealth and requested in-person Sunshine Coast appointments.
- Need to combine Coast access with telehealth: All seven featured services offer telehealth, with Coastal Dietetics and Nourished Life Dietetics also offering Australia-wide telehealth.
Dietitian appointment considerations
Family and paediatric nutrition
Family appointments often work best when the dietitian’s scope matches the issue at hand. Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian is particularly relevant for parents seeking support around selective eating, food allergies or intolerances, or family nutrition. Think about who needs to attend and whether it would help to bring notes about meals, food preferences and the family’s usual routine.
Gastrointestinal and metabolic nutrition
Gut-health, diabetes and metabolic nutrition appointments can differ considerably in focus. Coastal Dietetics lists gut health, diabetes and general nutrition; Thrive Dietetics lists gut disorders and metabolic health; Nourished Life Dietetics includes a gastrointestinal focus. A clear description of your reason for booking can help you find the most suitable fit.
Reproductive, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition
For fertility, reproductive, pregnancy or postpartum nutrition, look for a practitioner whose listed interests directly align with your stage. Nourished Life Dietetics and Thrive Dietetics both cover related areas, while Vida Nutrition includes women’s health among its focus areas.
Disability, home-based and community support
Access needs can be central rather than secondary. Dig In Health Co supports NDIS and Support at Home participants and offers home visits. Vida Nutrition offers NDIS support, home visits and SIL visits. Simply Nutrition Dietitians also works with disability services and offers selected home visits, which may suit people seeking a broader team model.
What affects dietitian appointment costs
Dietitian fees can vary with the appointment format, length and complexity of the nutrition issue. An initial consultation may involve more background discussion than a follow-up, while home visits can reflect travel time and location. A clinic appointment and telehealth appointment may also be priced differently.
Funding arrangements can affect your out-of-pocket cost. Coastal Dietetics notes Medicare and DVA referral pathways where applicable, along with private-health rebate information. Dig In Health Co lists NDIS and Support at Home support, and Vida Nutrition lists NDIS dietitian support. Ask the practice what information it needs before the first appointment and whether the service format suits your funding arrangement.
If you are comparing services, request the cost of the initial appointment, follow-ups, any written resources or reports, and travel where a home visit is being considered. This gives you a clearer picture than comparing a single headline fee.
Questions to ask before booking
Before you book, have a short conversation or send an enquiry that explains what you want help with, where you are located and your preferred appointment type. Useful questions include:
- Is the dietitian an Accredited Practising Dietitian, and is their current area of practice suited to my reason for booking?
- Do you offer clinic, telehealth or home-visit appointments for my Sunshine Coast suburb?
- What is the cost of an initial consultation and follow-up appointment, and are there travel charges for a home visit?
- How long is the first appointment, and what should I bring or complete beforehand?
- Do you work with my referral or funding pathway, such as Medicare, DVA, NDIS, Support at Home or private health?
- Can you accommodate mobility, sensory, communication, carer-attendance or telehealth access needs?
- For a child or family appointment, should a parent, carer or other support person attend?
- Do you need referral letters, pathology results, medication details, a food diary or other health information before the appointment?
Bring any relevant referral paperwork, a current medication list and a brief picture of your typical eating routine. If the appointment relates to a child, disability support or complex health needs, include the key people involved so the practice can advise on the most appropriate booking format.
Frequently asked questions
Are there Accredited Practising Dietitians on the Sunshine Coast who offer telehealth?
Yes. Each featured service offers telehealth. Simply Nutrition Dietitians combines telehealth with several Sunshine Coast clinics, while Dig In Health Co also offers clinics and home visits. Coastal Dietetics and Nourished Life Dietetics offer telehealth Australia-wide. Telehealth can be a practical option if you live in the hinterland, travel frequently or prefer not to attend a clinic.
Which Sunshine Coast dietitian may suit a child with selective eating?
Sunshine Coast Family Dietitian is a strong starting point for family and paediatric nutrition. Its listed areas include fussy and selective eating, ASD and ARFID support, as well as food allergies and intolerances. It has a Buderim clinic and telehealth option, which may help families fitting appointments around school, work and travel.
Can I find a dietitian who does home visits on the Sunshine Coast?
Several featured services offer home visits. Dig In Health Co, Vida Nutrition and Thrive Dietetics list Sunshine Coast home visits, and Simply Nutrition Dietitians offers selected local home visits. Nourished Life Dietetics may provide mobile home visits subject to availability and suitability. Availability and travel arrangements are worth discussing when you enquire.
Who offers dietitian appointments near Caloundra or Beerwah?
Dig In Health Co lists clinic locations in Caloundra, Golden Beach and Beerwah, as well as Sippy Downs and Maleny. That spread can be useful for people living on the southern Coast or in the hinterland. Simply Nutrition Dietitians also has a Meridan Plains clinic, providing another option in the wider Caloundra area.
Which dietitians have a gut-health focus?
Coastal Dietetics lists gut health alongside diabetes and general nutrition at its Maroochydore consulting rooms. Nourished Life Dietetics includes gastrointestinal nutrition, while Thrive Dietetics lists gut disorders. Vida Nutrition also identifies gut health as a focus area. The best fit depends on the reason you are seeking an appointment and your preferred location or format.
Are there Sunshine Coast dietitians with fertility or pregnancy nutrition interests?
Nourished Life Dietetics lists fertility, reproductive, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition among its areas of focus. Thrive Dietetics includes fertility, prenatal and postnatal nutrition. Vida Nutrition’s stated women’s health focus may also be relevant for some people. Each offers telehealth, while Thrive Dietetics also has a Birtinya clinic and home-visit option.
Which dietitians work with NDIS participants on the Sunshine Coast?
Dig In Health Co lists NDIS support and home visits, with clinics from Caloundra to Maleny. Vida Nutrition lists NDIS dietitian support as well as home visits and SIL visits. Simply Nutrition Dietitians also works with disability services. Contact the practice with your plan-management and support requirements so it can advise on its available appointment options.
Is there a dietitian near Mooloolaba or Birtinya?
Vida Nutrition has a Mooloolaba clinic connection at the Integrated Wellness Clinic and offers in-person Sunshine Coast appointments by request. Thrive Dietetics is based at Birtinya Medical Centre and also offers telehealth and Sunshine Coast home visits. Your preferred format may determine which is more convenient.
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian on the Sunshine Coast?
Booking requirements can depend on the practice and whether you are using a particular funding pathway. Coastal Dietetics notes Medicare and DVA referral pathways where applicable, while Nourished Life Dietetics provides professional referral information. If you have a GP referral, care plan, DVA arrangement, NDIS funding or private-health cover, mention it before booking.
Editorial disclosure
This local selection is designed to help you compare different Sunshine Coast dietitian services and appointment formats. It is independently prepared, and inclusion or placement is not sold.
Choose a practitioner whose services and booking arrangements suit your individual circumstances, and discuss any specific access, referral or funding needs directly with the practice.
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About this guide
Written by Best on the Sunshine Coast Editorial Team. Last reviewed 5 November 2026.
Selections are made independently in line with our selection process and editorial methodology. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we’ll review it. Best on the Sunshine Coast keeps editorial judgement separate from any commercial relationships.




