Who do you work with?
I provide individual nutrition counseling and coaching, for adolescents (starting at age 15)* and adults of all genders. On a case by case basis, I can work with younger teens.
Eating disorders, disordered eating, intuitive eating, Perinatal nutrition (pregnancy, fertility), Neurodivergence, Chronic Diseases including POTS, Type 2 Diabetes, PMDD, and PMOS/PCOS
Can you see clients in-person or only virtually?
I offer in-person option as well as virtually. I’m located inside Oak and Grove at 2805 W 12th St, Panama City, FL 32401.
I don’t live in FL, Can you still work with me?
I’m based in FL but able to see clients located in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
What would our sessions look like?
Initial Assessment: Our work together typically begins with a 60-75 minute initial session. I will be asking lots of questions as part of the process of learning about you and we will review your major concerns, identify strengths, and challenges and we may set a goal or two. I will be guiding you every step of the way providing resources and tools that will help you during your journey.
Follow-up sessions: Follow-up sessions are 60 minutes long and we will schedule weekly or bi-weekly sessions in the beginning. As we are meeting, I will review your progress including goals and challenges with you so we can decide what is most supportive in terms of how often to meet and what we discuss. You may want to talk about what’s bothering you, meal ideas, etc. I can also provide meal support sessions.
Support between sessions: You will have access to a secure online portal with the ability to download an app on your phone. This will give you the ability to message me between sessions through a secure platform. The portal also provides a food & mood journal where you can document your food, emotions, and physical sensations.
Do you provide meal plans?
I offer flexible meal and snack ideas along with recipe suggestions instead of rigid meal plans. In my role as a RD, I help to provide structure and guidance to meals/snacks that can be adapted to your food preferences, lifestyle, cultural cuisine, and digestive needs.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes! I’m in network with Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, and United Healthcare (UHC). To have your nutrition visits covered by your insurance, please click HERE to book a session. If you have another insurance plan, you can still book with me and your first visit is always covered. I encourage you to verify benefits beforehand but it is NOT required. To know if nutrition services are covered and how many visits you get, you will need to contact your insurance company by calling the number on the back of your insurance card. I can provide a script for speaking with your insurance company. Reach out if you have questions regarding this process.
I also accept HSA or FSA cards, and if your insurance company covers out-of-network nutrition services, I can provide a superbill (medical receipt) for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.
What do you charge if I see you self-pay?
| Initial assessment* | $170 |
| Single session follow-up | $155 |
Packages
Packages are offered in 3, 6 or 12 sessions at lower rate than my single session price.
Session packages are designed so we can get to know each other and are where the magic happens. It takes time to establish new habits and develop a supportive relationship. Working long-term allow us to build a relationship so you are supported and and gives you the guidance to help make the changes you are desiring.
What if I want to lose weight, will you work with me?
I do NOT offer weight – loss services or guidance. I look at health through a wider lens and when weight loss is recommended to address a medical condition, numbers become the focus and a person’s health “picture” is disregarded. We will dig deeper and assess your sleep, energy levels, and movement taking into consideration physical, emotional, and mental health. I do take in account bloodwork, blood sugars, blind weights (if needing weight restoration) but do not focus on weight loss or counting macros/calories, etc.
Weight is an outcome and not a behavior. I understand the desire to want to lose weight as we live in a world obsessed with a thin ideal. That said, we can help you work towards other goals such as wanting to lower your blood sugars or feel more comfortable in your body without going on another diet.
What is Intuitive Eating (IE)?
Intuitive eating involves paying attention and honoring our body’s natural cues (hunger, fullness, and thirst) rather than following strict diets or external rules. It is a framework that consists of 10 intuitive eating principles. We will work side by side using IE principles workbook as a resource to help you become more in tune with your body cues.