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Why a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

 

A Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) has the unique ability to bring the science behind food, nutrition, and health alive in a practical and useful way to provide everyday solutions to promote a quality lifestyle.  Evidence - based studies and national health guidelines promote medical nutrition therapy provided by dietitians as part of disease prevention and management.

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A RDs or RDNs are the nutrition experts. To become an RD or RDN not only does one complete a rigorous education curriculum and training program from an accredited university and internship program, but also must pass a board certified registration exam.  Additionally, many RDs and RDNs hold graduate degrees and have certifications in specific areas of practice. To maintain the status of credientially RDs or RDNs must complete 75 hours of continuing education every five years approved by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.  

 

Are Registered Dietitians (RDs) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) or Health and Wellness Coaches required to be state licensed?

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According to the Center for Nutrition Advocacy, it will depend on the individual state's scope of practice for nutrition and/or medical nutrition therapy.  RDs and RDNs have a professional scope of practice in most states with credentials criteria.  Health and wellness coaches are certified by private credentialing programs and are not required to licensed.

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Do you take insurance?

​Will no longer be taking insurance. Will provide a super bill for your submission.

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​How are appointments scheduled? ​

Scheduling an appointment is easy!  Start with a Discovery Sessions.  Select "See Details" for more information or "Request to Book" where a calendar will populate.  

Once a date and time is selected, next you will be asked to complete a contact form.   This will request a session for the service.  We will confirm the appointment.  

 

What is tele-health?

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Tele-health is a virtual live session between you and the health provider using video and/or telephone conferencing. This type of conferencing provides a convenient and flexible way to manage your wellness goals in the comfort of your home or office.

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Are the tele-health sessions secure?

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Yes.  The sessions are private, secure, and HIPPA compliant through the Practice Better portal.  The Practice Better portal is how we will communicate.

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Why do I need to put a credit card on file in my Practice Better portal?

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We require a credit card to be put on file in the portal prior to the first session (after your Discovery Call). In the event of a no show or a cancellation made less than 24 hours prior to an appointment, the credit card on file will be charged a cancellation fee of $30.00.

 

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​How is payment made? 

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Payment is due upon completion of our session. If  your insurance will not cover nutrition service or you have a plan we do not accept, you will receive an invoice. We require a credit card to be put on file in your Practice Better portal to ensure an alternative payment option in the event insurance will not cover the session. 

 

 

What is the cancellation policy?

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You will receive an appointment reminder prior to the scheduled appointment. We require at least 24 hours notice for a cancelled appointment or a charge of $30.00 will be implemented on your account. Please make every effort to reschedule or cancel as soon as possible if your schedule changes.  

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​​Do you work with my doctor or other health profession?

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Yes with your permission.  

 

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