ALLIED HEALTH
Diabetic Educator – Alicia Bernardo
Alicia is a registered nurse with over 30yrs experience, her early career was hospital based before starting a family and moving into aged care where she worked for nearly 15yrs.
She joined the team at GMC over 10yrs ago where her interest in Diabetes management grew. Going back to Uversity after 30 years, Alicia undertook formal studies completing a Graduate Certificate in Diabetes Education in 2022. She gained Credentialing status in Jan 2024.
She now has dual hats at GMC working as both practice nurse and Diabetes educator.
Dealing mostly with Type 2, pre diabetes and people at risk of diabetes Alicia is passionate about helping people develop the skills and knowledge they need to manage their diabetes. Alicia is pleased to be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to help people better understand and therefore manage their diabetes or work towards diabetes remission, under GP Care Plans, DVA referrals and private consultations. Alicia is an early career Diabetes educator who believes in balance and moderation and that each individual and their situation is unique, and should be treated as such. Alicia practices in a holistic and person-centred manner aiming to support patient’s individual health goals. She prides herself in practising in a manner that promotes long term, realistic and sustainable results based on evidence. She ensures that her patients receive accurate and relevant information, staying up-to-date with the latest research and guidelines.
NORTHSIDE DIETETICS
Northside Dietetics is pleased to have joined the team at Gawler Medical Clinic to provide patients with quality dietetic services under GP Care Plans, DVA referrals and private consultations.
Anastasia at Northside Dietetics is an early career Accredited Practising Dietitian who is a firm supporter of balance and moderation; believing that nutrition cannot be addressed with a ‘one size fits all’ approach, but rather that each individual and their situation is unique, and should be treated as such.
She practices in a holistic and client-centred manner, aiming to meet the client where they’re at to support their specific health journey and goals.
Anastasia provides tailored nutritional guidance on a range of health conditions (see below), and aims to become a specialist in women’s health nutrition – encompassing fertility, pregnancy, post-partum, PCOS, endometriosis and menopause.
Anastasia prides herself in practising in a manner that promotes long term, realistic and sustainable results based on evidence, and ensures that her clients receive the most accurate and effective information by staying up-to-date on the latest research and guidelines, as well as engaging in regular mentoring.
Conditions Anastasia can provide nutritional guidance for:
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- Chronic kidney disease
- IBS/gut issues
- Allergies/intolerances
- Cancer
- Malnutrition
- Nutritional deficiencies
- Weight management
- Type II diabetes
- High cholesterol
- High blood pressure
- Fatty liver
- Liver cirrhosis
Book an appointment with Anastasia today by calling Gawler Medical Clinic on 08 8522 1844, or visit www.northsidedietetics.com for more information.
Feet First Podiatry
- Offer appointments at the clinic all day Wednesdays and some Friday afternoons.
- For appointments, please contact Feet First directly on 08 8251 5766. or visit www.feetfirstpodiatryclinic.com.au
‘At Feet First Podiatry, we are committed to providing our patients with the best care possible using the latest technology to treat their conditions. Our podiatrists are fully qualified and are up to date with the latest training and technology available.”
We offer a wide range of treatments including:
- Heel pain therapy
- Orthotic therapy
- Sports injury treatment
- Children’s podiatry
- Shockwave therapy
- General treatments
- PACT fungal nail therapy
- Podiatry approved shoes
SA Hand Therapy
- Consult from our rooms two days a month.
- For appointments, contact their Daw Park rooms on 08 8277 9667 and ask for an appointment in Gawler. or visit www.sahandtherapy.com.au
‘A hand and upper limb injury or problem can have a significant impact on your life. We care deeply about helping you understand and improve your shoulder, elbow or hand problem. Whether you are an injured worker, having difficulty playing an instrument, or using a power tool, we listen and very carefully assess your situation. Our aim is to support your recovery from injury, provide guidance for longer term problems and help to get you back doing the things you value most.’