FAQs
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! We currently are in network with Aetna, Cigna, and United HealthCare.
How long is a consultation?
Initial nutrition consultations are scheduled for 60 minutes. Follow-up sessions will be scheduled at the end of the initial session and will be 30 minutes long.
What do I need to do prior to a consultation?
Preparation: You may be asked to fill out a health history questionnaire, food diary, or lifestyle survey to provide the nutrition professional with insights into your habits and goals.
Gathering Records: Bring relevant information, such as recent lab results, medical history, or a list of medications and supplements you're taking.
What does a typical consultation look like?
Introduction and Goal Setting
Discuss your primary goals (e.g., weight loss, muscle gain, managing a medical condition, improving energy).
The professional may ask what inspired you to seek guidance and what you hope to achieve.
Health and Lifestyle Assessment
Medical History: Review of any health conditions, allergies, or food intolerances.
Current Diet: Analysis of typical eating patterns, favorite foods, and any challenges (e.g., cravings, emotional eating).
Lifestyle Factors: Discussion of activity level, sleep patterns, stress levels, and other habits affecting nutrition.
Anthropometric and Biometric Data (if applicable)
Measurements such as weight, height, body composition, or waist circumference.
Review of lab results, if available, to identify deficiencies or health risks (e.g., cholesterol, blood sugar).
Education and Recommendations
Explanation of how nutrition impacts your specific goals or health concerns.
Overview of any key nutrients, portion sizes, or meal timing strategies relevant to you.
Introduction to tools or techniques (e.g., food tracking apps, portion control strategies).
Personalized Action Plan
Development of a realistic, tailored plan that aligns with your lifestyle, preferences, and goals.
May include specific meal ideas, grocery lists, or recipes.
Discussion of short-term and long-term strategies to sustain progress.
Addressing Questions and Concerns
Open time for you to ask questions, clarify doubts, or express challenges you anticipate.
Am I a good candidate for performance nutrition or weight management nutrition?
We currently accept anyone interested in performance nutrition or weight management nutrition, as long as the end goal is to improve your performance in a sport or to improve your nutrition with the end goal of losing, maintaining, or gaining a healthy weight.