How to Use Cliniko + Foodzilla Together: Complete Integration Guide

If you're using Cliniko for practice management, adding Foodzilla gives you professional meal planning capabilities without disrupting your existing workflow. This guide walks you through connecting the two platforms and making the most of the integration.

Why Connect Cliniko with Foodzilla?

Cliniko is excellent for practice management—scheduling, client records, Medicare claiming, and billing. But it doesn't include nutrition-specific tools like meal planning, recipe databases, or client food tracking.

Foodzilla fills that gap. By connecting the two platforms, you get:

Seamless client import: Search and import your Cliniko patients directly into Foodzilla.

Appointment visibility: See your Cliniko schedule while working in Foodzilla.

Notes access: Reference consultation notes while creating meal plans.

One workflow: Manage appointments in Cliniko, deliver nutrition services through Foodzilla.

Exclusive pricing: Cliniko users receive 10% off Foodzilla subscriptions.

 

Step 1: Create Your Foodzilla Account

If you don't already have a Foodzilla account:

1. 1. Go to platform.foodzilla.io
2. 2. Click "Start Free Trial"
3. 3. Enter your details and create your account
4. 4. Complete the onboarding steps to set up your practice profile

The free trial gives you full access to all features for 10 days, including the Cliniko integration.

 

Step 2: Generate a Cliniko API Key

To connect Foodzilla with Cliniko, you need to create an API key in your Cliniko account:

1. 1. Log in to your Cliniko account
2. 2. Go to Settings (gear icon in the top right)
3. 3. Click Integrations in the left menu
4. 4. Select API Keys
5. 5. Click Generate New API Key
6. 6. Name it "Foodzilla" (or similar) so you remember what it's for
7. 7. Copy the generated API key—you'll need this in the next step

Important: The API key is only shown once. If you lose it, you'll need to generate a new one.

 

Step 3: Connect Foodzilla to Cliniko

Now add your API key to Foodzilla:

1. 1. Log in to your Foodzilla account
2. 2. Go to Settings
3. 3. Click Integrations
4. 4. Find the Cliniko section
5. 5. Paste your API key in the provided field
6. 6. Click Save or Connect
7. 7. Toggle the integration to Enabled

Once enabled, you'll see a confirmation that Foodzilla is connected to your Cliniko account.

 

Step 4: Import Clients from Cliniko

With the integration active, you can import your Cliniko patients into Foodzilla:

1. 1. In Foodzilla, go to Clients
2. 2. Click Add Client or Import
3. 3. Select Import from Cliniko
4. 4. Search for the client by name or email
5. 5. Click to import the client

The client's basic details will be imported automatically. You can then add nutrition-specific information as needed.

 

Using the Integration Day-to-Day

Before Client Appointments

Use Foodzilla to prepare for upcoming consultations:

View your Cliniko appointments in Foodzilla to see who's coming in

Check the client's previous meal plans and progress

Reference Cliniko consultation notes for context

Prepare draft meal plans based on previous discussions

During Appointments

While consulting with clients:

Use Foodzilla to create or adjust meal plans in real-time

Show clients their meal plans and nutritional information

Make notes on preferences and adjustments needed

After Appointments

Deliver follow-up care through Foodzilla:

Send finalised meal plans to the client's app

Check in with clients between sessions using secure messaging

Review food logs and progress tracking

Update meal plans based on feedback

 

Claim Your Cliniko User Discount

Cliniko users receive 10% off all Foodzilla subscription plans. To claim:

1. 1. Contact Foodzilla support via the chat bubble on our website
2. 2. Provide proof of your Cliniko subscription (receipt or screenshot)
3. 3. We'll apply the 10% discount to your account

This discount applies for as long as you maintain both subscriptions.

 

Troubleshooting

Connection Issues

Double-check your API key is copied correctly (no extra spaces)

Ensure you have the necessary permissions in Cliniko

Try generating a new API key if the current one isn't working

Client Import Issues

Search using exact name or email as stored in Cliniko

Check that the client exists in your Cliniko patient list

Contact Foodzilla support if specific clients won't import

 

Get Started Today

Ready to add professional meal planning to your Cliniko practice? Start your free Foodzilla trial and connect with Cliniko in minutes.

Questions about the integration? Contact our support team via the chat bubble on our website—we're here to help Australian practitioners get the most from both platforms.