Catherine is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) accredited by Dietitians Australia and holds certification in Fertility and Prenatal Nutrition through the Early Life Nutrition Alliance.

This means you’re not seeing a generalist. You’re working with a dietitian who has additional, specialised training in how nutrition and targeted supplementation can support fertility, IVF preparation, pregnancy outcomes, and maternal health.

It’s an extra layer of expertise beyond standard dietetic qualifications, with a strong focus on evidence-based care for women trying to conceive and throughout pregnancy.

Our sessions are usually approximately 45 – 60 minutes long.

No. As much as we would like to, no ethical health professional can guarantee specific outcomes, such as improved egg quality, embryo development, implantation, or pregnancy.

Fertility and IVF success are influenced by many factors, including age, diagnosis, egg and sperm quality, uterine factors, genetics, and how your body responds to stimulation. Even IVF cannot guarantee a pregnancy.

What we can guarantee is this. You’ll receive a personalised, evidence-based plan and high-touch support that targets the factors we can influence, so you feel clear, confident, and supported as you move into your next IVF step.

Not necessarily. We prefer to review any recent blood tests and results you already have first, along with your IVF history and current timeline, before recommending anything new.

If additional testing would be helpful, we’ll explain exactly what we suggest and why, so you’re not doing unnecessary tests.

If you’re unsure what to organise, book an IVF Rescue Call, and we’ll clarify the best next step for you.

Home advanced nutrition testing kits are included only when you enrol in the Mastering Egg Health Program.

For other services, testing is not automatically included, but may be recommended as an optional add-on after discussion with Catherine, if it’s appropriate for your goals, results, and IVF timeline.

This may include targeted testing such as:

• Omega-3 index
• Glutathione
• CoQ10
• Homocysteine
• NAD+
• Vaginal microbiome testing

Our fee reflects specialist, high-touch IVF support rather than a general nutrition consult.

Each client receives a personalised strategy aligned with their IVF timeline, a detailed pre-session review, targeted recommendations based on bloods and history, supplement safety and dosing guidance, and practical tools such as meal plans and checklists.

We also limit the number of clients we accept each month to protect the quality of care and responsiveness.

Yes, we’re an accredited provider of most private health funds in Australia. The amount you can claim as a rebate will depend on your specific policy’s coverage under the Extras.

After each consultation, we will provide you with a receipt, which you can submit to your health fund for reimbursement.

The item number for an initial dietetic consultation is 500, and for follow-up consultations, it’s 600. We advise you to contact your private health fund provider before your session to understand the specifics of your coverage.

If you’re eligible for the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan, you can access up to five rebates for dietitian consultations through Medicare within a calendar year. To determine your eligibility and obtain the necessary referral letter, please consult with your GP prior to your session. This option is available for valid Medicare cardholders. After each consultation, we will provide you with a receipt which you can submit to Medicare online for reimbursement. The item number is 93000.

You don’t need a referral letter. However, if you want to access dietitian rebates from Medicare, you need to have a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan and a referral letter from your GP.

We offer consultations specifically tailored to address male fertility concerns.

For more information about our male fertility consultations or to schedule an appointment, please contact our reception team. 

We consult clients worldwide, and you can book an appointment online. If you have any questions or cannot find a suitable time, please do not hesitate to contact our team at reception@catherinechong.com.au. 

All consultations are delivered via Zoom. After you book, you’ll receive an email with your secure Zoom link and any prep steps. You can join from your phone, tablet, or computer, wherever you are.