• Nutrition Counseling

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  • Nutrition Counseling

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What to expect:

  • At our first meeting (60-90 minutes) I’ll go through an intake questionnaire with you.  In order for me to best help you I need to get to know you and the details about your eating that you are struggling with as well as learn what you’re hoping to get out of our sessions.  Everyone is different and your plan will be tailored to your needs and goals.
  • Once we pinpoint specific areas that you would like to change, we will come up with the necessary actionable steps to take to make those changes happen (a strategy).  I will offer direction and advice but ultimately the decision about what to change will be yours.  I want you to leave my office excited about your plan– not overwhelmed.
  • You will work on your goals between visits and we will meet again in about 2 weeks or when you decide will be most helpful.  I am always here to answer your questions through text, email or telephone between your visits.
  • Follow-up visits are 30-60 minutes.  Here we will discuss how you are doing with your changes.  If all is going well, then great!  The plan will be to maintain them and build additional goals as we go along, as necessary.  If you are finding it difficult to stick with your plan, we will talk about the reasons for this and brainstorm alternatives that will work.

If you would like to schedule a nutrition consultation with me, I have flexible office hours at Be the Change Nutrition in The Meadows Office Park in North Kingstown.

I also offer telehealth visits over the phone or virtually.

👉🏼 Most health insurance plans will cover visits with a Registered Dietitian.

I am an in-network provider with:

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Tufts
  • Aetna
  • Neighborhood Health Plan of RI
  • Medicare (Limited to diabetes diagnosis unless you have Bluechip)

Individual plans vary so please check your specific benefits.

I also offer a self-pay option:

The initial 60-90 minute consultation is $150.

Additional follow-up visits are $50 per 30 minute session.

I can be reached at 401-286-3373 or through my Contact page.

✨The best way to contact me is through my website.✨

Why an RD?

🥦 What is a Registered Dietitian?

A Registered Dietitian is a highly trained food and nutrition expert who has met stringent academic and professional requirements and must:

  • Earn a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition with coursework approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education.
  • Complete an accredited, supervised internship program at a health care facility, community agency and food service corporation.
  • Pass a national examination administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Obtain a state license to practice MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy).
  • Complete continuing professional educational requirements to keep current with nutrition science and maintain registration.

🍎 Who Can Benefit from Meeting with a Dietitian?

Food is the fuel that helps make up who we are.  Because of the direct connection between what we eat and our health, ANYBODY can benefit from meeting with a dietitian.

Nutritional consulting can be helpful for:

  • Diabetes or Prediabetes
  • Hypoglycemia
  • Heart disease
  • Dyslipidemia (Lowering LDL & TG, Raising HDL)
  • High blood pressure
  • Celiac disease
  • Pre/Post weight loss surgery
  • Binge eating or overeating concerns
  • Digestive problems
  • GERD
  • Food allergies or intolerances
  • Weight management (overweight or underweight)
  • Vegans or vegetarians
  • Freedom from dieting
  • Behavior change/Habit change
  • Clearing up confusion about what to eat
  • Meal/Snack ideas and Planning
  • Adding variety/Finding balance
  • Anyone interested in eating for increased energy and optimizing health