Melanie Hughes - Dietitian

13/09/2026

My first Bridge to Brisbane with my awesome team from Paddington Skin and Sante Medical!

05/08/2026

I'm excited to share that I've recently completed my Diabetes Educator qualification and am now seeing patients for diabetes education appointments at Sante Medical.

Many people living with diabetes or prediabetes feel overwhelmed by all the information out there. My goal is to provide practical, personalised advice that helps you understand your condition and feel more confident managing it day-to-day.

I can now help with:
• Diabetes education for Type 1, Type 2 and gestational diabetes
• Prediabetes and diabetes prevention
• Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM) placement and education
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Nutrition and lifestyle strategies to improve glucose control

As a dietitian, I've always been passionate about helping people improve their metabolic health through nutrition. Adding diabetes education means I can now offer even more comprehensive support to my patients.

If you think I could help you, or you know someone who would benefit from a little extra support, I'd love to see you in clinic.

30/07/2026

New name, same passion for health and nutrition! 🥗 Just a quick update that I’ve officially changed my last name after getting married. If you're looking for Melanie Walters (formerly ), you can now find me here as Melanie Hughes - Dietitian. My practice and contact details remain exactly the same. Thanks for growing with me! ❤️

27/03/2026

Meet the Team 👋

Say hello to Melanie, our Dietitian and Practice Manager!

Mel is passionate about helping patients improve their metabolic health through practical, sustainable nutrition strategies. She works closely with patients to support better health outcomes and enjoys seeing the positive changes that come from simple, achievable lifestyle adjustments.

Behind the scenes, Mel also keeps the clinic running smoothly as our Practice Manager—supporting the team and making sure everything ticks along day to day.

Outside of work, Mel loves eating out, travelling, and keeping up with her two busy daughters, who certainly keep life interesting!

If you need some help with optimising your diet, book in to see Mel!

27/03/2026

Exercise is so important! It’s not just about weight - it’s about good health and longevity.

Australia's newly released 24-hour movement guidelines, suggest people do moderate- to vigorous-intensity exercise for 30 minutes or more most days and limit sedentary time.

Australian researchers found that middle-aged women who exercised regularly halved their risk of premature death. But most women aren't meeting physical activity guidelines.

08/03/2026

Fun, if damp morning running with the team!!

04/03/2026

Water before coffee. Most people who know me both personally and professionally will know that I love coffee - and would never expect my patients to give it up. However I’m also a big advocate for hydration! Many people find it hard to drink enough water, so I recommend trying to drink a big glass as soon as you get up, before any coffee. This can get you a quarter of the way to your 2 litres before you’ve started the day!

11/09/2025

Are you okay? Make sure to check in on your family and friends today (and any day). Mental health is so important and not discussed often enough. Try to look after your own mental health and help others to look after theirs.

03/09/2025

Jean Hailes for Women's Health week is always a good reminder for women to check in on their health. Juggling mum life and work means women often ignore signs and symptoms - this is your reminder to put yourself first and get any issues looked into!

It's day 3 of Jean Hailes for Women's Health week and the theme is - Pain to Power

1. Always advocate for yourself - if something doesn’t feel right trust your instincts, get a second or third opinion if needed. Ensure your age-appropriate health checks with your GP are up to date which can help flag issues before they become more serious.

2. There is no one-size-fits-all all approach to pain and everybody’s pain is different. Often trialling a mix of therapies helps, which may include medications, surgery, lifestyle changes, physiotherapy, acupuncture, relaxation/mindfulness and/or natural supplements.

3 .Don’t underestimate the importance of a positive mindset when dealing with any disease. Your mind and body are inextricably linked and it helps to focus on positive steps toward healing (although it’s fine to have bad moments/days/weeks - we’re only human!)

4. Set realistic goals - aim for improvements in pain and function, but don’t think about it as all or nothing and needing a 100% cure. It's about getting you feeling as good as you can and appreciating the little wins which all make up the big picture.

Remember the team at Sante Medical are here to help!

02/09/2025

As a dietitian who works in this space I am so pleased to see Dietitians Australia advocating for our role. I have seen first hand the difference between people who use GLP-1s on their own versus those who use them with proper dietetic input and support.