“The most important factors for improving your health are knowledge, consistency and ongoing support. I’ve been through it and would like to help you with your journey as well.”

Hilda is a friendly and non-judgemental dietitian who graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics with Honours from Monash University in 2015. She loves to work with clients to use food and nutrition to improve their health and wellbeing.

Hilda unfortunately has either a personal or family history of difficulty losing weight, Type 2 Diabetes, Hypertension, Heart disease & Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). She is open to sharing her personal experiences and wants her patients to feel comfortable and supported in their journey to improved health. She doesn’t believe in telling you what to do, but instead wants to educate you and provide you with the knowledge and confidence to manage your own health. She will assess your situation and work with you to develop a plan to meet your goals. You will not get a generic handout of the food pyramid!

Hilda doesn’t believe in restrictive diets or eating healthy foods 100% of the time. She believes it is important to find the balance in enjoying physical health, whilst still being able to enjoy your favourite foods and the social aspect of food. She is passionate about using her own past experiences, combined with her extensive training, work experience and the latest scientific evidence to assist all of her patients to have a healthy lifestyle without restriction and guilt.  

Hilda has a strong family of diabetes and is motivated to prevent developing diabetes herself. She has extensive personal experience in the area and has worked with endocrinologists and diabetes educators in Southeast Endocrine Associates (Narre Warren) to assist many patients to reverse their diabetes, lose weight and reduce or stop their diabetes medications.

Hilda is also interested in using evidence-based natural supplements, where appropriate, to improve health and wellbeing of her patients.

Hilda is also able to consult in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Outside of work, Hilda enjoys crocheting, listening to true crime podcasts, cooking and baking, walking her Samoyed dog and volunteering at her church and local community.

Qualifications: 
Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics (Honours)
Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Nutritionist
Certificate in Carbohydrate Counting (Diabetes Victoria)
Optifast Accredited Practitioner
Cambridge 1:1 Diet Consultant
Full member of Dietitians Australia

Contact Hilda directly on hildayan.hn@gmail.com to get to know Hilda further prior to booking an appointment.

**HILDA WILL BE ON MATERNITY LEAVE FROM MID OCTOBER 2024 UNTIL MAY 2025. CANDICE MAI WILL BE LOOKING AFTER HER CLIENTS DURING HER LEAVE**

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD, AN)

“I believe food is a good medicine. Good health begins with a healthy diet that is nourishing and well-balanced.”

Candice graduated with a Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics from Deakin University as well as a Master of Dietetics. She strives to promote healthy eating and optimal health and wellbeing among people of all ages and cultural backgrounds, especially the elderly.

Candice was inspired by family history of diabetes to study nutrition and become a dietitian. She is passionate about diabetes management through diet, for her family and for others. She understands the importance of tailoring evidence-based nutrition advice to individual preferences and lifestyles, so people can reach their health and wellness goals. Her main areas of interest include but not limited to chronic disease management, including diabetes, cardiovascular health, and weight management.

Candice is also able to consult in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Outside of work, Candice enjoys spending time with family, watching movies, grabbing a coffee and exploring new foods and cuisines.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Food & Nutrition Sciences

Masters of Dietetics

Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Nutritionist

Member of Dietitians Australia

**CANDICE WILL BE TAKING OVER THE CARE OF HILDA’S PATIENTS WHILE SHE IS ON MATERNITY LEAVE**

Podiatrist - Mina Williams

Podiatry is the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the feet and lower limbs.
Hill Medical Services' podiatrist Mina Williams can help with a range of foot problems including:

• Corns and Calluses
• Ingrown Toenails
• Flat Feet
• Children’s Feet Problems
• Heel, Arch and Forefoot Pain
• Sporting or Occupational Injuries
• Diabetic and Arthritic Foot Care
• Orthotic Prescription

Mina is available on Monday and Friday afternoons by appointment only. He also attends 
home visits for those who live locally and are unable to attend our premises. Mina can look after foot problems 
in all age groups from children to the elderly.

A referral is not necessary if you are attending privately. A referral from your doctor is required if you want 
to claim through Veterans’ Affairs or WorkSafe. You may also be covered by Medicare if you have long term 
chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis or vascular disease. Your doctor will have to give you an Enhanced 
Primary Care Plan (EPC) before you make an appointment.

All major Private Health Insurance Funds cover podiatry services under their ancillary tables. Check with your 
fund to find out your level of cover. We have HICAPS which means you will be able to claim from your health 
fund on the spot and only pay the gap.
 
Mina completed a Bachelor of Podiatry at La Trobe University, Melbourne, in 1999. He is a full member of the Australian Podiatry Association and has been working as a Podiatrist since graduating.

Mina has been working at Hill Medical Services for almost 13 years. Mina enjoys all areas of podiatry including general foot care, nail surgery, corns, calluses and providing orthotics for biomechanical foot problems. His patients range from young children to the elderly.

Mina also speaks Arabic. Mina is here Monday and Friday afternoons.

Darcy graduated from Deakin University with a Masters degree in Clinical Exercise Physiology & a bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science. Darcy wants to promote the effect exercise & movement can have on ones health & wellbeing along with the behaviour change needed to create a healthier lifestyle.
Being an Exercise Physiologist, Darcy is able to provide exercise & education that is clinically effective for individuals living with both acute & chronic illnesses including musculoskeletal, metabolic, cardiovascular & neurological conditions. Prescribed exercise can help anyone achieve their goals & enhance their quality of life.

Darcy is at HMS every second Tuesday morning.