General FAQs
What's the difference between seeing a dietitian and a nutritionist? Dietitians (RD/RDN) have regulated credentials, standardized education, and can provide medical nutrition therapy. “Nutritionist” is not a regulated term - meaning almost anyone can use it. All dietitians have completed a degree, supervised practice, and the RD exam in order to provide you with the best care possible.
Do you offer virtual consultations? Yes, I provide virtual options for both nutrition and fitness.
What is it like to work with a dietitian? During a session, we may explore your beliefs behind food, eating habits, and other aspects of your relationship with health (like exercise or body image). We'll help create and adjust your nutrition road map to meet your goals, and always aim to help you feel empowered in your care.
Do you accept insurance? Yes, we accept Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield and United Health Care.
Weight-Inclusive Approach FAQs
What is a weight-inclusive approach? A weight-inclusive approach focuses on health and well-being rather than weight loss. It recognizes that health can be achieved at various sizes and emphasizes behaviors that promote overall wellness without making weight change a primary goal.
How does a weight-inclusive approach differ from traditional weight loss methods?
Can I improve my health without focusing on weight loss? Yes, you can improve your health without focusing on weight loss by adopting health-promoting behaviors such as eating nutritious foods, engaging in regular physical activity, getting adequate sleep, and managing stress. These behaviors can lead to positive health outcomes regardless of changes in weight.
Will you help me lose weight if that's my goal? As a practitioner of weight-inclusive care, I don't focus on weight loss as a primary goal. Instead, we'll work together to improve your overall health, relationship with food, and body image. This approach often leads to better long-term health outcomes than weight-focused interventions.
How do you address health concerns without focusing on weight? We address health concerns by focusing on specific health markers and behaviors rather than weight. This approach recognizes that health is multifaceted and can be improved at any size through sustainable lifestyle changes.
Intuitive Eating FAQs
How does intuitive eating work? Intuitive eating is a non-diet approach that teaches you to trust your body's internal cues for hunger, fullness, and satisfaction. It involves rejecting diet mentality, honoring your hunger, making peace with food, and respecting your body, among other principles.
Is intuitive eating just "eating whatever you want"? While intuitive eating does involve giving yourself unconditional permission to eat, it's not about eating recklessly. It's about learning to listen to your body's needs, honoring your hunger and fullness, and making food choices that make you feel good both physically and mentally.
Can intuitive eating help with my health goals? Yes, intuitive eating can help with your health goals. It promotes listening to your body's hunger and fullness cues, which can improve diet quality, reduce disordered eating behaviors, and enhance mental well-being. Intuitive eating focuses on overall health rather than weight, leading to sustainable and positive health outcomes