What does a dietitian do?
A dietitian specializes in helping people choose foods that support health.
This can vary dramatically from person to person. It has been said that one
person’s food is another’s poison. Many people fear that a dietitian’s
job is to take away all enjoyable foods. Not true! The goal of nutrition
counseling is to help you find a balance between health-supporting foods
and “recreational” foods so you can meet your nutrition goals.
How may visits will I need?
The number of visits needed to address your health concerns may vary depending
on complexity and support needed. With that said, many concerns can be addressed
in as few as one to three visits.
What will happen during my visit?
Kelly will take a detailed health and nutrition history – working with
you to complete either a diet diary or food frequency questionnaire. Keeping
your nutrition goals in mind, she will help you optimize your eating habits
by providing you with the tools you need to make lasting changes. Kelly is
able to provide recipes, menu plans, cooking tips, nutrition articles, book
recommendations and shopping tours. A typical first visit lasts between 1 – 1.5
hours and follow-up visits are between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
Does insurance pay for nutritional counseling?
Many insurance plans do cover nutrition counseling for a variety of health
conditions. In order to find out if your plan covers nutrition and whether
or not you need a referral, you will need to call your health insurance provider
(the number is listed on your health insurance card). Kelly accepts many insurance plans (click here for the list). A sliding scale is available for cash paying clients.
Who can benefit from nutrition counseling?
Those who want to: