Tube Feeding Dietitian Gold Coast

Specialist Nutrition Care for Complex Conditions

At MNT Diagnostics, our tube specialist dietitian, Joshua Morgan APD, provides expert care for people of all ages and with various conditions that necessitate tube feeding, ensuring comprehensive and compassionate support tailored to each individual. Unique to the Gold Coast region, Joshua utilises state-of-the-art nutrition diagnostic technology that enables him to prescribe the exact nutritional needs of people who use a feeding tube with precision, moving beyond traditional estimations. This advanced technology ensures you receive exactly what your body requires and allows Joshua to monitor your nutritional intake with unparalleled accuracy.

He understands that tube feeding can be a significant adjustment, whether patients are transitioning from hospital care or have been managing tube feeding for some time. His goal is to support patients through every step, offering guidance that goes beyond just ‘what goes through the tube’—helping them achieve health goals and maintain a high quality of life. MNT Diagnostics accommodates clients with various funding types, including NDIS, private health, Medicare, NIISQ, and DVA.

There are many reasons someone might need to use a feeding tube, and we recognise that each person’s journey is unique. We understand that everyone’s needs vary, so we use Nutrition Diagnostics to carefully assess what your body specifically requires. From there, we work closely with you to find personalised solutions that best support your health and well-being, no matter where you are with your Enteral Nutrition.

We help support people who are:

  • New to tube feeding

  • Have used a feeding tube for years

  • Looking to wean off tube feeding

  • Using or starting Blended Tube Feeds

Who We Support

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How We Work With Patients

Joshua combines advanced technology with expert dietetic care to provide personalised, effective support for patients requiring tube feeding. His approach focuses on precision, using tools and methods that are unique to MNT Diagnostics, ensuring that every patient receives the highest level of care.

Scans and Specialist Diagnostic Support

We’re one of only a handful of clinics in Australia—and the only one on the Gold Coast—using a range of advanced nutrition diagnostic machinery. Instead of guessing what your body needs, we use cutting-edge technology to precisely measure your metabolic and nutritional requirements. We use scans and bloodwork to track changes in real time, ensuring you receive exactly what your body needs for optimal health.

NDIS Consultation and Support

Working closely with the national disability insurance scheme (NDIS), Joshua offers comprehensive consultations to assess your tube feeding requirements and assist you in securing appropriate dietitian funding. Our expert team prepares detailed advocacy reports for NDIS funding and ensures that your nutrition plan aligns with your NDIS goals.

Collaboration with Other Healthcare Professionals

Joshua works closely with your healthcare team, including doctors, speech pathologists, gastroenterologists and other specialists. He ensures that your treatment plan and nutrition complement your medical treatments, and provides regular updates and adjustments based on your progress.

We help patients navigate the NDIS, advocating for the necessary equipment and prescriptions to support tube feeding. Even for those not on the NDIS, we provide the same level of care to ensure everything is in place for your feeding needs.

Tube feeding can be clinically complex, but we simplify the process so you can focus on your health while we handle the details. Our metabolism scans allow us to precisely determine your nutritional needs, helping us tailor formulas or blended feeds to prevent underfeeding and malnutrition. Additionally, Bi-Spectroscopy and DEXA scans assess muscle mass, hydration, fat tissue, and bone density, enabling us to track changes over time and adjust feeding plans to optimise your nutritional status and overall well-being.

Beyond tube feeding, APD Joshua Morgan specialises in managing conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), POTS, MCAS, VCS, dysautonomia, and ME/CFS. His expertise extends to cases where these conditions overlap with tube feeding, ensuring tailored support for complex health needs. By integrating advanced diagnostic tools and personalised care, we help patients achieve better health outcomes and maintain their quality of life.

NDIS Support for Tube Feeding

If you are an NDIS participant who requires tube feeding, we are here to provide the nutrition support you need.

We are the only clinic in the region that uses advanced nutrition diagnostic machinery to precisely calculate your nutritional needs for tube feeding. This technology allows us to move beyond estimations and ensures that your treatment plan is as accurate and effective as possible, with the ability to track and monitor your intake over time.

Common conditions supported by the NDIS that may require tube feeding include:

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Neuromuscular Disorders (e.g., muscular dystrophy, spinal muscular atrophy)

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Stroke

  • Head and Neck Cancer

  • Motor Neurone Disease (ALS)

  • Severe Intellectual Disabilities

  • Cystic Fibrosis

  • Severe Gastrointestinal Disorders (e.g., gastroparesis, severe IBD)

  • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

  • Genetic and Metabolic Disorders

  • Severe Autism Spectrum Disorder

We also offer a complimentary ‘NDIS Planning Session’ for individuals who do not yet have dietitian funding in their NDIS plan. During this session, Joshua conducts a general assessment and provides an advocacy letter to help secure the necessary funding. Our goal is to ensure that every individual has access to the dietetic care and support they need to thrive.

How to Get Started

To book a consultation with APD Joshua Morgan, you can easily schedule an appointment online or give us a call. We offer both in-person consultations out of Robina Specialist Suites and Telehealth appointments, providing flexible options to suit your needs. Our services are covered by NDIS, Medicare care plans, private health insurance, NIISQ and DVA funding, ensuring that you have access to the care you require.

For individuals who have access to the NDIS but do not yet have NDIS dietitian funding, we offer a free NDIS Planning Session to assess your needs and help secure the necessary funding. During this session, Joshua will conduct an initial assessment and prepare an advocacy letter to support your NDIS application

Frequently Asked Questions

  • At this stage, we do not offer feeding tube replacements. However, we are currently building a service to provide this soon, allowing your care to be optimised and centralised.

  • Our scans are simple, painless, and completely safe. They are designed to accommodate people of all mobility levels, ensuring everyone can access these vital assessments with ease. For more detailed information on what is involved in each type of scan, click here.

  • No, we do not offer home visits. We strongly recommend visiting our practice in Robina Specialist Suites, designed for your comfort and equipped to perform any necessary nutrition diagnostic testing. However, we understand that visiting in person isn’t always feasible, so we also offer Telehealth appointments as an alternative solution.

  • Yes, we offer Telehealth appointments. While we recommend completing your initial appointment in person to allow for nutrition diagnostic testing (which must be conducted in the clinic), follow-ups can be conducted via Telehealth if that is preferable.

  • We provide nutrition guidance for all types of feeding tubes, tailoring our recommendations to suit your specific needs.

  • Blended tube feeds (BTF) are made from real, whole foods blended into a smooth consistency suitable for tube feeding. They can be an alternative to formula feeds, providing a more natural or personalised nutrition approach. BTF can include a variety of foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and fats, all tailored to meet your nutritional requirements.

    At MNT Diagnostics, we work with blended tube feeding. For example, we may create a BTF plan for someone with multiple sensitivities, such as in MCAS, or for individuals who have been on formula feeds for a long time and want to explore a different option.

  • We see patients of all ages.

  • Yes, we can assist with funding applications, including through the NDIS, ensuring you have access to the equipment, formula, or supplies you need.

  • We work with all major brands of formula and feeding pumps. Our recommendations are tailored to your individual needs, preferences, and medical requirements.

  • The frequency of appointments depends on your needs, but regular reviews are important to monitor your nutrition status, adjust your feeding plan, and address any concerns. We can help create a schedule that works for you.

  • We can guide you on managing feeding tube issues such as blockages or discomfort.

  • Yes, we can help you transition from tube feeding to oral eating when medically appropriate. This includes creating a step-by-step plan to reintroduce foods safely and meet your nutritional needs.

  • We assess the cause of symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or bloating and adjust your feeding plan or formula accordingly. Addressing side effects is key to improving your comfort and quality of life.

  • Yes, we can guide you on managing tube feeding while travelling, including packing supplies, storing formula, and planning for feeding in different environments.

  • We monitor your body composition via scans and adjust your feeding plan to ensure you meet your health goals, whether that’s maintaining, gaining, or losing weight appropriately.

  • We use tools like our Metabolism Scan, Bi-Spectroscopy and DEXA scans to assess your body composition and track your nutrition status over time. These insights help us ensure your feeding plan meets your needs.

  • Yes, we provide guidance and education for families and caregivers, helping them feel confident in managing tube feeding and supporting their loved ones.