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Our specialties

Why see a dietitian?

Nutrition counseling is an evidence-based healthcare service that addresses the root causes of health issues through food, lifestyle, and behavior, and it can only be provided by registered dietitians.

Four parts of every plan

What to expect from nutrition counseling

Step 1 · We’ll explore

Nutrition assessment

Eating patterns and nutrient intake
Medical diagnoses, medications, and lab values
Physical symptoms and their timeline
Weight history and anthropometrics
Sleep, stress, activity, and lifestyle habits
Your goals, values, and past experiences with food
Our goal

To understand how nutrition affects your symptoms, health risks, and quality of life, and where it can make a difference.

Step 2 · Common areas we assess

Nutrition diagnosis

Knowledge gaps: confusion about food choices, misinformation, or lack of clear guidance
Lifestyle patterns: irregular meals, chaotic routines, or reliance on convenience eating
Stress and mental load: emotional eating, decision fatigue, or burnout
Medical and metabolic factors: insulin resistance, inflammation, hormone shifts, or nutrient gaps
Disordered eating patterns: binge-restrict cycles, diet hopping, or rigid food rules
Environmental and social factors: work hours, family habits, culture, or food access
Food triggers and sensitivities: digestive symptoms, perceived intolerances, or strict eliminations
Our goal

To uncover the “why” behind your symptoms, so we can move forward with clarity and purpose.

Step 3 · Interventions may include

Nutrition intervention

Medical nutrition therapy: evidence-based care that supports your body’s systems and improves clinical outcomes
Nutrition education: how food choices affect digestion, energy, metabolism, hormones, and long-term health
Behavioral counseling: habits, emotions, and thought patterns around food, using CBT, intuitive eating, and motivational interviewing
Meal planning and structure: flexible, realistic routines that reduce stress and support consistency
Our goal

To give you tools and strategies for sustainable change, not to overwhelm or restrict you.

Step 4 · Follow-up sessions focus on

Ongoing evaluation

Tracking what matters: symptoms, labs, food patterns, and routines
Adapting as you go: adjusting goals and strategies to your life and real barriers
Supporting lasting change: CBT and motivational interviewing to make habits stick
Putting plans into action: working through perfectionism, emotional blocks, or lack of structure
Matching your pace: aligning your plan with your motivation, energy, and readiness
Building real confidence: learning from setbacks and feeling more in control
Our goal

To stay curious, responsive, and flexible, so your plan evolves with you.

Who we work with

From newly diagnosed to years of conflicting advice

Our patients range from people newly diagnosed with a chronic condition to those who’ve spent years navigating restrictive diets, mixed messages, or unresolved symptoms.

We work with people who are
1Managing or trying to prevent chronic health concerns
2Tired of dieting and ready to rebuild their relationship with food
3Experiencing fatigue, gut issues, or hormonal changes
4Curious how nutrition fits into their overall health
5Seeking care that addresses mental, emotional, and physical well-being

How we help you navigate healthcare

Our dietitians work within the healthcare system to advocate for testing, referrals, and diagnoses that are often missed or delayed.

1

Push for accurate diagnoses

like PCOS, insulin resistance, and binge eating disorder

2

Uncover underlying issues

such as SIBO, GERD, ulcers, and IBS

3

Collaborate with physicians

to confirm sleep apnea, high testosterone, high cholesterol, and more

What you walk away with

Tangible results
Lab test requests (blood sugar, lipids, hormones)
Symptom tracking and nutrition monitoring
Visit summaries and custom care plans
Communication with your doctor or therapist
Rotating protocols tailored to your goals
Intangible results
Confidence in your food choices
Supportive, judgment-free guidance
A better relationship with your body
Clarity about what’s working and what’s not
Motivation that lasts
How we counsel

Counseling strategies

Your dietitian draws on these evidence-based approaches, chosen to fit you.

Motivational Interviewing

A collaborative, patient-led approach that helps you explore ambivalence and build motivation for change.

CBT / Behavioral Nutrition

Identify and reshape unhelpful thoughts that affect eating, self-care, and confidence.

Health Belief Model

Uses your beliefs about health, risk, and barriers to help you move toward change.

Stages of Change

Matches strategies to whether you’re considering, preparing, acting, or maintaining.

Social Learning Theory

Builds skills, models new behaviors, and strengthens your support system.

SMART Goal Setting

Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bound goals built around your life.

Stress Management

Nutrition routines and regulation tools that reduce stress-driven eating.

Self-Monitoring

Judgment-free food, mood, or symptom logs used for clarity, not control.

Intuitive Eating

Rebuilding trust with hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues.

Trauma-Informed Care

A safe, empowering approach that respects your lived experiences.

Lifestyle-Centered Approach

Strategies that fit your actual day-to-day, not an idealized one.

Practical Meal Planning

Simple, flexible plans focused on ease, satisfaction, and nourishment.

Weight-Inclusive Care

Focused on overall health and habits, not just the scale.

CGM Report Interpretation

Clinical review of time-in-range, variability, and what drives your patterns.

Personalized Recipe Development

Recipe ideas built around your preferences, lifestyle, and goals.

Not sure which specialty fits?

Our Practice Administrator will match you with the right dietitian on a free 15-minute call.

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