No referral required · Brisbane & online
Improve Your Metabolic Health With Dietitian Support
Understand your metabolism, improve your health and feel more in control. Blood sugar sits at the connected centre of it all, which is why your energy, weight, cholesterol and hormones are rarely separate problems.
Who this is for
Adults in Brisbane and across Australia who have been told their blood sugar, cholesterol, weight or liver results are heading the wrong way, and who want to understand why rather than be handed another diet. Dorelle Thompson is an Accredited Practising Dietitian who looks at how blood sugar, gut health, hormones, cholesterol and energy connect, then builds a plan around your life. No referral is needed, and appointments are available in Fortitude Valley or online.
Start where your concern is
Three ways into metabolic health support
Better Blood Sugar
If your blood glucose or HbA1c is rising, it can be hard to know what to eat. You don't need to eliminate carbohydrates or follow a complicated set of food rules.
ExploreHealthy Heart
If your cholesterol, triglycerides or blood pressure have changed, your overall eating pattern matters far more than any single food, supplement or quick fix.
ExploreWeight Concerns
Weight can become harder to manage when your body, hormones, appetite or medications change. We look beyond the scales at what is actually driving it.
ExplorePersonalised Nutrition Support for Blood Sugar, Cholesterol and Weight
Your body is constantly working to keep important systems in balance, from blood sugar and blood pressure to cholesterol, appetite, weight and energy.
But sometimes those systems begin to change. Perhaps your blood sugar or HbA1c is creeping up. Your cholesterol or blood pressure has increased. Your weight feels harder to manage than it used to. Or hormonal changes, fatty liver, or a new medication have made your health and body feel unfamiliar.
You may be doing your best, yet something still does not feel quite right. That is where understanding your metabolic health can help.
At Wellness Nutrition Solutions, we look beyond a single result or number. We help you understand how your nutrition, lifestyle, health history and changing circumstances may be working together, and where practical nutrition changes can make a meaningful difference.
Evidence-based nutrition support designed around your health, your circumstances and your real life.
What Is Metabolic Health, and Why Does It Matter?
Metabolic health describes how well your body manages processes such as blood glucose, blood fats, blood pressure, energy use and fat storage.
These processes are closely connected. When one area changes, others can change too. Insulin resistance, for example, may be associated with changes in blood sugar, triglycerides, appetite, weight and fatty liver. Hormonal changes, stress, sleep, medication and activity can also influence the overall picture.
That is why focusing on one number, whether it is weight, blood glucose, or cholesterol, does not always tell the whole story.
A full picture
We consider:
We then identify where nutrition support is likely to be most useful and develop a realistic way forward.
- your blood test results and health history
- your usual meals, snacks and eating patterns
- your appetite, energy, sleep and stress
- medications and relevant hormonal changes
- your food preferences, lifestyle and practical circumstances
- what you would most like to improve
Three Ways Nutrition Can Improve Your Metabolic Health
People rarely experience metabolic health concerns in neat, separate boxes. You may recognise yourself in one area or in several. These three service pathways help you find the support that best matches your current concerns.
Nutrition Support for Blood Sugar, Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes
Understand your blood sugar and build habits that support better health. You do not need to eliminate carbohydrates or follow a complicated set of food rules. Support covers insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and PCOS-related blood sugar concerns.
Explore blood sugar and diabetes supportNutrition Support for Cholesterol, Blood Pressure and Heart Health
Improve your heart health through practical nutrition changes. We help you make sense of your test results and identify the changes most relevant to you, from the types of fats you eat to fibre, vegetables, wholegrains, protein choices and sodium. The goal is a heart-healthy pattern you can enjoy and sustain.
Explore cholesterol and heart health supportWeight Management and Metabolic Health Nutrition Support
Understand the metabolic, hormonal and lifestyle factors that affect your weight, including menopause, insulin resistance, fatty liver and medication-related change. If you are using or considering a GLP-1 medication, we help you eat well, maintain nutrition and manage common side effects.
Explore personalised weight management supportWhy a Whole-Person Approach to Metabolic Health Matters
Metabolic health is related to blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, liver health and weight, and these can overlap. Many of the same everyday habits influence several areas at once, which means you do not need a different diet for every health concern. A balanced meal pattern, for example, may support blood glucose, appetite, heart health, energy and overall nutrition, while improving sleep, managing stress and becoming more active can complement changes in nutrition. We help you identify the changes most likely to benefit your health, then focus on what feels realistic and sustainable for you.
Specific conditions we support
Insulin Resistance
A common driver behind blood sugar, weight and energy changes.
Read morePre-diabetes
Early changes are often the most responsive to nutrition support.
Read moreType 2 Diabetes
Practical nutrition support alongside your medical care.
Read morePCOS
Blood sugar and insulin support for polycystic ovary syndrome.
Read moreGestational Diabetes
Safe, practical support for stable blood sugar in pregnancy.
Read moreMenopause & Metabolic Change
Why midlife feels different, and what tends to help.
Read moreHow Our Metabolic Health Dietitian Consultations Work
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We begin with your health story
What has been happening, what you have noticed, what your healthcare team has told you and what you would like to be different — alongside your eating patterns, lifestyle and previous approaches.
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We explain your results and nutrition needs
Blood tests, health terminology and nutrition advice can quickly become confusing. We translate it into clear guidance and explain how it relates to your everyday food choices.
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We identify your most important priorities
You do not need to change everything at once. Together we identify the areas where change is most likely to be useful and achievable.
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We develop your personalised nutrition plan
Practical strategies built around your food preferences, lifestyle, health needs and circumstances. Small, consistent changes create meaningful progress when they make sense to you.
Is Metabolic Health Nutrition Support Right for You?
- your blood sugar or HbA1c has started to rise
- you have insulin resistance, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes
- you are managing PCOS or gestational diabetes
- you have high cholesterol, triglycerides or blood pressure
- you have been diagnosed with fatty liver
- your weight or appetite has changed, and you are unsure why
- hormonal changes are affecting your weight, energy or health
- you are using or considering GLP-1 medication and want nutrition support
- you take medication for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol or weight and are unsure what to eat
- you have tried restrictive diets but have not found an approach that lasts
- you want to focus on better health rather than chasing a number on the scales
Personalised Nutrition Support Without Restrictive Diets
At Wellness Nutrition Solutions, we focus on the why behind your health concerns. You receive clear, tailored guidance that helps you make informed choices without unnecessary restriction, guilt or confusion.
Initial consultation $180 · Review $110 · Medicare and private health rebates may apply
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What clients say
“I used to think all my health issues were separate. Now I understand how they're all linked, and it finally makes sense why it was hard to make changes.”
Individual experiences and results vary
About Dorelle
Dorelle Thompson is an Accredited Practising Dietitian with more than 20 years experience in nutrition and eight years experience in health coaching. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutrition and Dietetics and a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion, and has been a member of Dietitians Australia since 1997. Dorelle combines evidence-based nutrition guidance with practical health-coaching strategies, helping you understand what is happening in your body, identify realistic priorities and build changes that become part of everyday life.
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Ready to Improve Your Metabolic Health?
Better metabolic health starts with understanding. Start with a simple, no-pressure conversation. We will listen to what has been happening, answer your questions and help you decide which type of metabolic health support is right for you. Your health story matters. You deserve clarity, not confusion.
Health that sticks because it now makes sense.