BB Weight Management
Weight loss support, built around you
Our team provides evidence-based support for weight management, offering a tailored approach to help you work towards your health goals under professional guidance.
The healthy long-term weight loss program
The Brilliant Being Program
Our clinic provides a science-based, holistic approach to weight loss.
Patients are seen by a team of GPs with a special interest in obesity management. Each patient’s individual situation, behaviours and goals are assessed. Patients are encouraged to seek holistic care with the help of a dietitian, psychologist and nurse.
Medications (individual and combination) are prescribed, and triggers for weight gain are identified. It’s an individualised program with regular nursing reviews.
Our Brilliant Beings
Meet your weight management team
Roland McCallum
Founder and Endocrinologist
Ryan Endall
Endocrinologist and Andrologist
Celia Tildesley
General Practitioner
Joanne Green
General Practitioner
Jennifer Connor
General Practitioner
Milly Smith
Dietitian
Tane Thomas
Clinical Psychologist
Michaela Young
Clinical Psychologist
Jacqui McElwee
Registered Nurse
Working with Hobart Exercise Physiology
At Brilliant Being, we work closely with Hobart Exercise Physiology to support patients managing their weight and metabolic health.
Hobart Exercise Physiology is a locally owned practice in South Hobart, led by Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs) - university-qualified allied health professionals accredited through Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA). They design individually tailored exercise programs for people living with a range of chronic and complex conditions, including those related to weight and metabolic health.
By combining the medical and multidisciplinary care we provide with structured, professionally supervised exercise, you can access a coordinated approach that considers both the medical and lifestyle sides of your care. Working together, we aim to help you:
build safe and sustainable physical activity habits
make exercise part of your broader, individualised care plan
work towards improved general health, strength and function
Referrals and care are always based on your individual circumstances and clinical needs. To discuss whether this approach might suit you, speak with your treating practitioner at Brilliant Being.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whatever your weight management questions, Brilliant Being is here to help.
We understand the issues facing people who need to lose weight. Everyone has anxieties about taking the first step, so we’ve summarised the most common questions and answers below. Speak to us about your specific circumstances and we can give you a much more relevant response and a much more personal weight loss plan.
What makes Brilliant Being different?
Our clinic provides a science-based, holistic approach to weight loss. Patients are seen by a team of GPs with a special interest in obesity management.
Each patient’s individual situation, behaviours and aspirations are assessed, appropriate pharmacy-only drugs are prescribed and triggers for weight gain are identified. It is an individualised program with regular nursing reviews.
Who is Brilliant Being for?
Brilliant Being supports individuals looking to improve their health and wellbeing through sustainable weight management strategies.
We acknowledge that obesity is a complex, chronic condition that can be associated with various health challenges. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can be difficult, and evidence suggests that professional support can play an important role in long-term success.
At Brilliant Being, we offer a holistic, patient-centred approach that includes access to qualified health professionals. Our team provides evidence-based guidance, including medical consultations and support from accredited dietitians, psychologists, and a diabetes educator, where clinically appropriate.
Is obesity caused by a slow metabolism?
Some people think that their weight is a result of 'slow metabolism', but many studies show that people with excess weight often have a normal metabolic rate. Instead, weight gain is caused by excess energy intake driven by genetics and hunger hormones.
What should you expect on your first appointment?
At Brilliant Being, we recognise that every individual has unique health needs. Your first appointment will be with our nurse, who will guide you through the initial steps of your weight management plan.
During this appointment, the nurse will take baseline measurements and conduct an assessment of your body composition. If clinically indicated, they may provide guidance on arranging follow-up appointments with relevant health professionals within our team.
You will also receive information about the program and, if required, a pathology request form for further assessment.
What follow up can I expect?
During your check-in, our team will monitor your body composition or record your weight depending on whether you attend monthly or weekly, and provide general guidance tailored to your goals. If further appointments with other health professionals are required, we can discuss options and assist in arranging them based on your needs and availability.
What are the appointment fees and are there Medicare rebates?
Consult Type | Fee |
Initial Body Composition Assessment | $60.00 |
Follow-Up Body Composition Assessment | $35.00 |
GP Initial Consultation (greater than 1 hour) | $378.20* |
GP Initial Consultation (less than 1 hour) | $305.00* |
GP Follow-Up Consultation | $178.00* |
GP Brief Consultation | $100.00* |
Dietitian - New Patient Consultation | $150.00** |
Dietitian - Follow-Up Consultation | $100.00** |
Clinical Psychologist - Consultation | $240.00** |
Script Fee (outside of consultation) | $25.00 |
* Medicare rebates may be available for eligible GP consultations.
** Medicare rebates may apply to appointments with a dietitian or clinical psychologist if referred under a valid GP Management Plan or Mental Health Treatment Plan. Please speak with your GP or our reception team for more information about eligibility.
