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During your 60 minute initial visit, we discuss all aspects of your lifestyle that contribute your overall health. This includes your day-day diet, as well as your social and medical history. We often visit your past diet attempts to see what worked and what didn’t. Generally in the first session, I do provide a modest amount education based on your underlying medical condition and/or goals. However, the majority of the session is dedicated to gathering the information I need to fully comprehend your current dietary issues, establish why they exist and how I can effectively work with you to resolve them.

When requested, a basic meal plan may be provided. However, due to the brevity of this initial encounter we use future sessions to further customize this meal plan around the foods you love and enjoy.

Also during this session, we aim to set short-term and long-term goals based on your personal dietary needs to ensure we have a successful game plan.

Believe it or not, your health insurance will OFTEN cover your nutrition visit (as well as your follow-up visits). 

If your insurance will not cover your nutrition visit or you have a health insurance which I do not participate with – the cost of the initial 60-minute visit is $150.00 and each 30 –minute follow up visit is $80.00.

At the end of our first visit (with your help, of course!), I will determine the projected frequency of your follow-up appointments. Follow-up visits allow for 30 minutes of my time. While most people prefer to come in every 2-3 weeks, I have clients who come in weekly, as well as those who come in every 2-3 months. Everyone’s nutritional situation is so unique that without meeting you it is difficult for me to determine how many follow-up visits you may require as well as with what frequency.

I use follow-up visits to review your progress, address your questions and any obstacles you are struggling with. Below are just a couple examples of what might be covered in a 30-minute follow-up session:

For a patient with high cholesterol, we may spend a session discussing ways to bump up the fiber in your diet. You might leave the session armed with a whole new set of high-fiber meals and snack ideas as well as a handout on the fiber content of various foods.

For someone with PCOS, we may use the session to learn how to correctly read a food label and identify nutrients to include in your diet as well as those to include. We also spend time discussing the impact of your medications on weight loss, fertility, and overall health.

For someone with irritable bowel disease, we might spend a follow-up session discussing the pro’s and con’s of a FODmaps diet. I might collect your food preferences and then in a future session might provide you with a customized FODmap meal plan based on these individualized food preferences.

As time goes on, the sessions become more individualized potentially adding exercise, sleep and stress management goals to the mix. As you imagine, the topics for the follow-up sessions are truly endless.

Insurance often covers these visits. 

In recent years, healthcare has transformed with the rise of telehealth services, making it easier for individuals to access medical and nutritional professionals remotely. This shift is particularly notable in the field of nutrition, where Registered Dietitians now offer virtual consultations. The key advantages of telehealth nutrition services are:

-Convenience and Accessibility:Telehealth eliminates the need for travel, traffic, or time off work associated with traditional in-person appointments. You can connect with an RD from anywhere with an internet connection, promoting easy access to expert dietary advice.

-Personalized Nutrition Assessment:Before a telehealth appointment, RDs gather preliminary information like medical history, dietary habits, and lifestyle. During the virtual consultation, they conduct a comprehensive nutrition assessment, considering eating patterns, preferences, allergies, and challenges. This assessment informs a personalized nutrition plan.

-Goal Setting and Planning:Understanding your circumstances, the RD collaborates with you to set achievable health goals, from weight management to managing chronic conditions like diabetes. Together, you devise a strategic plan incorporating dietary recommendations, meal planning, and lifestyle changes, with ongoing support and guidance.

-Nutritional Education and Counseling:Telehealth appointments offer more than just meal plans; they provide valuable nutrition education and counseling. RDs offer insights into food nutritional value, portion sizes, and balanced diets, empowering informed dietary choices and fostering a healthy relationship with food.

-Monitoring and Follow-up:Telehealth visits involve multiple consultations. RDs schedule follow-up appointments to track progress, make necessary nutrition plan adjustments, and address challenges or concerns, ensuring that health goals are met effectively.