Nutritional medicine in Vienna

Nutrition counseling at JUVENIS

"Let food be thy medicine, and not medicine thy food." (Hippocrates)

The aim of our nutritional medicine specialist Dr. Daniela Themmer is to view the patient holistically, to steer their complaints toward minimal diagnostics, and to cure the disease using the therapeutic means available in nutritional medicine.

An interdisciplinary approach is organized for you at JUVENIS. (Gastroenterological interventions, Psychotherapy, sports medicine, etc.)

Treatment room for nutrition counseling at the JUVENIS Doctors' Center

Who should come for nutrition counseling?

The goal of practicing good medical preventive care also includes attending to the patient's nutritional status and eating habits.

Indications for necessary counseling include:

  • Overweight ("Metabolic-Balance" holistic metabolic program)

  • Elevated blood lipid levels

  • Metabolic disorders (diabetes mellitus, gout, etc.)

  • Gastritis, reflux

  • Bowel symptoms (diverticulosis, CED, leaky gut, autoimmune diseases)

  • Functional bowel disorders (irritable bowel (IBS), lactose intolerance, fructose malabsorption, sorbitol intolerance, histamine intolerance)

  • Eating disorders

  • Skin problems

  • Periodontitis

The aim of the initial nutritional medicine consultation is to determine the need for further diagnostics and to initiate a treatment plan, or to accompany the patient with individualized nutrition counseling.

Please contact JUVENIS by phone at +43 1 236 3020, by e-mail at empfang@juvenismed.at or via the contact form, to arrange a consultation or treatment appointment.

Nutrition counseling treatment process

  • Detailed discussion including recording past eating habits

  • Internal examination with measurement of height, body weight and waist circumference

  • Bioimpedance measurement (Measurement of body fluids to determine the proportion of body fat, muscle mass and water)

  • Blood draw for potentially required laboratory parameters (metabolic syndrome, Histamine intolerance, gluten sensitivity, hormone levels, etc)

  • Stool analysis (CED)

  • Investigation of possible Food intolerances (Blood analysis, H2 breath test)

Finally, a detailed discussion of findings, medical report, therapy recommendation, and further procedure.

Costs of nutrition counseling

Treatment Price
Nutritional counseling € 180
H2 breath test including detailed discussion of findings (duration 2.5 hours) € 180
Bioimpedance analysis (BIA) as a control measurement during a short consultation € 75

FAQs

Nutritional counseling is individualized care in which your eating habits are analyzed and specifically optimizedare addressed. The goal is to improve your health and to sustainably achieve your personal goals.

The counseling is suitable for anyone who:

  • want to reduce or increase their weight

  • want to eat healthier

  • suffer from food intolerances

  • want to improve their performance

  • want to influence health complaints through diet

Typical topics include:

  • balanced and healthy nutrition

  • weight management

  • nutrition for illnesses

  • individual meal plans

  • optimization of eating habits

At the beginning, a detailed Analysis of your current diet and lifestyleSubsequently, an individual plan is developed that is tailored to your goals and needs.

Yes, upon request you will receive a individually tailored nutrition plan, which can be easily integrated into your daily routine.

Yes, especially with lactose, fructose, or histamine intolerance targeted counseling can help reduce symptoms and find a suitable diet.

The duration depends on individual needs. Multiple sessions are often advisable to achieve sustainable changes.

Initial changes can already be visible after just a few weeks, especially in the case of weight, well-being and energy levels.

Helpful measures are:

  • conscious selection of foods

  • regular meals

  • adequate fluid intake

  • reduction of highly processed foods

  • long-term changes instead of short-term diets

Costs depend on the scope of counseling and the number of sessions. Nutrition counseling costs from €180, an H2 breath test including a detailed review of findings (duration 2.5 hours) costs from €180, and a bioimpedance analysis (BIA) as a control measurement during a short consultation costs from €75.

The Exact prices will be provided in a personal consultation..

Depending on medical necessity, a (partial) coverage of costs by the health insurance be possible.

At JUVENIS you will be cared for by experienced physicians and experts supervised. Through individualized counseling, modern diagnostics (e.g., BIA) and practical recommendations, you will receive a sustainable support for your health and well-being.

We have answered the most frequently asked questions on the topic of Nutrition counseling answered. If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact us via empfang@juvenismed.at or at +43 1 236 3020.

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Dr. med. Daniela Themmer

Dr. med.Daniela Themmer

Physician for General Medicine and Nutritional Medicine
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