Dietitian Perth | Nutrition at Star Physio WA
A balanced plate based on scientific nutrition principles — supporting recovery, performance, and long-term health with guidance from our Dietitian in Perth.
Nutrition plays a vital role in recovery, performance, and long-term health. At Star Physio WA in Perth, our dietitian services are grounded in science and tailored to your goals.
Whether you are preparing for surgery, managing joint pain, aiming to lose weight, improving gut health, or training for endurance sport, our experienced team can help.
Our Dietitian services are available at our clinics in West Perth and Mosman Park.
Dietitian Perth – Evidence-Based, Personalised Care
Consult with Donna Kimpton, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) at Star Physio WA. Donna blends clinical expertise, lived sporting experience, and evidence-based nutrition to help you:
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Donna is one of the few Accredited Practising Dietitians in Perth with a strong clinical background in both sports nutrition and women’s health, combined with lived experience as an endurance athlete. This rare blend of high-performance sport knowledge and clinical dietetics allows her to deliver precise, practical, and performance-driven nutrition strategies.
She helps patients:
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Fuel training and competition effectively
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Recover faster from injury or surgery
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Improve body composition safely
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Optimise hormonal and metabolic health
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Build sustainable long-term nutrition habits
Nutrition is never one-size-fits-all. Every plan is tailored to your physiology, sport, lifestyle, and health history.
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Sports Dietitian Perth | Performance & Injury Prevention
Nutrition is a critical pillar of training adaptation, resilience, and injury prevention.
Donna works with recreational and competitive athletes across:
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Running
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Rowing
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Cycling
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Triathlon
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Court and field sports
As one of the few Perth dietitians combining clinical sports nutrition expertise with firsthand endurance sport experience, Donna understands the real-world demands of high training loads, energy availability, and recovery.
Her performance nutrition approach helps you:
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Optimise fuelling for training blocks and competition
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Protect muscle mass and bone density
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Reduce risk of bone stress injuries
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Improve hydration strategies
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Support recovery between sessions
This integrated approach aligns closely with Star Physio WA’s performance-focused physiotherapy model.
Book in with Donna for performance-focused nutrition support here
Clinical Nutrition Perth
Clinical nutrition applies scientific principles to understand how food affects the body and health outcomes.
Our approach may include:
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Detailed dietary analysis
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Review of relevant blood markers
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Identification of nutrient deficiencies
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Targeted nutritional planning
Clinical nutrition can help:
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Improve surgical outcomes
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Manage chronic pain and inflammation
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Support metabolic health
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Support body composition goals
- Injury recovery
Surgical Optimisation Nutrition Program
Clinical nutrition plays a key role in post-operative recovery, supporting healing, muscle preservation, and improved surgical outcomes.
Star Physio WA integrates physiotherapy and dietetics to optimise surgical outcomes.
Working alongside your surgeon, this program focuses on:
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Preserving lean muscle mass
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Enhancing post-operative strength and mobility
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Correcting nutrient deficiencies
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Modulating inflammation
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Supporting gut health during medication use
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Improving metabolic markers pre-operatively
This is a strategic, multidisciplinary approach designed to maximise recovery.
Dietitian for Weight Loss & Joint Pain
Even small reductions in body weight can significantly reduce load on weight-bearing joints such as the knee. Nutrition plays a key role in joint health and recovery.
Our structured, evidence-based program helps you:
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Reduce systemic inflammation
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Maintain muscle mass while losing weight
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Improve metabolic markers
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Address nutrient deficiencies
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Build sustainable eating patterns
Gut Health & Women’s Health Dietitian Perth
Donna also provides targeted nutrition support for:
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
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Bloating and gut dysfunction
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PCOS
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Endometriosis
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Perimenopause and menopause
As a Monash FODMAP-trained dietitian, she delivers practical strategies that improve digestive health and hormonal balance.
➡️ Book a gut health or women’s health consultation with Donna here!
Meet Donna Kimpton – Accredited Practising Dietitian
Donna Kimpton, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), providing evidence-based sports and clinical nutrition services at Star Physio WA in West Perth and Mosman Park
Donna Kimpton holds:
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Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition Bioscience)
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Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
She is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) with advanced expertise in sports nutrition and women’s health.
As a competitive runner and triathlete, Donna brings firsthand understanding of the physical and metabolic demands of endurance sport — a perspective few dietitians can offer.
Her care is:
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Evidence-based
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Performance-driven
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Individualised
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Outcome-focused
Book an appointment with Donna here.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Do I need a referral to see a dietitian at Star Physio WA?
No referral is required to book a dietitian consultation at Star Physio WA. You can book directly for sports nutrition, gut health, women’s health, weight management, and surgical optimisation support.
Where are dietitian consultations available at Star Physio WA?
Dietitian consultations are available at Star Physio WA in West Perth and Mosman Park. Appointments are with Donna Kimpton, Accredited Practising Dietitian.
Is Donna Kimpton an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD)?
Yes. Donna Kimpton is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) providing evidence-based nutrition care through Star Physio WA in Perth.
Can a dietitian help with sports nutrition and endurance performance?
Yes. A dietitian can help you improve fuelling strategies for training and competition, optimise hydration and recovery, and reduce injury risk. This is especially important for endurance sports such as running, cycling, rowing, and triathlon.
Donna is one of the few Accredited Practising Dietitians in Perth with dedicated sports nutrition expertise and lived endurance sport experience.
Can I keep training if I’m trying to lose weight or improve body composition?
Often, yes. A structured nutrition plan can help you reduce body weight while maintaining energy availability, preserving muscle mass, and supporting training performance. Your dietitian will tailor the plan to your goals, training load, and recovery needs.
Can a dietitian help with joint pain like knee, hip, or back pain?
Yes. Nutrition can support joint health by assisting with weight management, reducing inflammation, and addressing nutrient deficiencies that affect recovery and tissue health. Even small reductions in body weight can significantly reduce load on weight-bearing joints.
Can a dietitian help with gut health issues like IBS and bloating?
Yes. Dietitian support can be highly effective for IBS, bloating, food triggers, and functional gut disorders. Donna is Monash FODMAP trained and provides practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve digestive function.
Can a dietitian help with women’s health nutrition (PCOS, endometriosis, peri-menopause and menopause)?
Yes. Nutrition can support hormonal health, energy levels, body composition, and symptom management across conditions such as PCOS and endometriosis, as well as peri-menopause and menopause. Your plan is tailored to your symptoms, training, and lifestyle.
Do I need blood tests before seeing a dietitian?
Not always. Many people can start with dietary assessment and goal setting. If relevant, your dietitian may recommend reviewing existing blood results or discussing appropriate testing with your GP or specialist.
Can nutrition support improve recovery before and after surgery?
Yes. Nutrition can support surgical outcomes by helping preserve lean muscle mass, correcting nutrient deficiencies, supporting gut health during medication use, and improving recovery capacity. At Star Physio WA, nutrition can be integrated with physiotherapy as part of a surgical optimisation program.
Are dietitian consultations covered by private health insurance?
Many private health funds provide rebates for dietitian consultations under extras cover, depending on your level of cover. Check with your insurer for your specific benefits.
What should I bring to my first dietitian appointment?
Bring any relevant medical history, recent blood test results (if available), a list of supplements or medications, and details about your goals and training schedule. If you track your food intake or training data, this can also be helpful.
Dietitian and Nutrition Locations Near Me.
If you are searching for the best dietitian near me, look no further that the experts at Star Physio. Our West Perth office is close to Perth CBD, East Perth, Mount Lawley, Subiaco and Leederville. For expert dietitian and nutrition help in the Western Suburbs, check out our Mosman Park office with free parking at the door. We service North Fremantle, Cottesloe, Peppermint Grove, Claremont, Nedlands and More.
