Frequently Asked Questions

When can I see you?

In May (while school is in session): Mondays 12-3 pm, Thursdays 10-12 pm via Nourish. Cash pay clients are Thursday afternoons.

Beginning June 1 (summer schedule): Wednesdays 7-9 am and 2-4 pm, Thursdays 7-9 am. Cash pay clients remain Thursday afternoons.

Do you work with men and children as well?

Yes! I will work with men on Nourish or via telehealth. Message me if you want to discuss working with your child or teen.

Do you take insurance?

I take insurance via Nourish. It is an amazing online telehealth company I work for. They are super easy to schedule appointments and will check your insurance coverage for you with a guarantee that you won’t pay anything out of pocket without an e-mail heads up. Most of my clients pay 0 out of pocket including no co-pay. They have fantastic resources and a great platform for video visits. I highly recommend it.

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I also run a cash-pay only private practice. I take very few clients but am very high touch point- meaning we have a lot of frequent interaction. This can be a huge benefit to those wanting extra support and accountability.

What’s the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

A Registered Dietitian goes through years of schooling and training in nutrition, biochemistry, food science, counseling, etc and earns a graduate degree. They must complete an unpaid 1,000 hour internship in clinical dietetics, community nutrition, food service management, and an elective (I did a business rotation). After completing both the schooling and the internship, they are prepared to sit for the extremely intense and difficult RD exam. Once passed, candidates become Registered Dietitians and can keep that credential by taking 75 credits of continuing education every 5 years.

In contrast, a nutritionist can be certified by a 6 week online program. Or they can have a 6-pack, take to instagram with some before and after photos and call themselves a health coach or nutritionist. A nutritionist is not a regulated title. (This said, a Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS has similar training to a Registered Dietitian but cannot yet get credentialed with insurance.)

How does this work? Will I get a meal plan or do macros or something else?

It completely depends! Every person is different and I believe every plan should be customized to YOU! I will listen to you during our initial consultation together and by the end of our session, give you a plan that I think will help you move the needle the most towards your particular goal(s). I have meal plans that I use as a framework and I also like to do macros with people (particularly athletes or those that really like the numbers). Depending on your situation, you may need to eat for a condition (lowering A1C or improving cardiac markers for example) and we will come up with an eating pattern that you can have success with. Many providers feel like one way is superior to another, but I truly believe it is up to you, your goals, and what resonates with you. My ultimate goal is for you to have a healthy relationship with food and get to your nutrition related goals in a sustainable way.

Do you see eating disorders?

I primarily work with Binge Eating Disorder and ARFID. I can offer suggestions of other trained dietitians to see anorexia and bulimia.

Where do we meet?

If you are a cash pay client, we will meet at my home office in SW Rogers. I will message you my address before our initial consultation. You can also choose to do virtual visits (but I do love to meet in person at least the first time!)

With Nourish, we meet online either via the Nourish app or logged into the Nourish platform on your computer.

I’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing has worked long-term. Why would it be any different working with you?

Because I don’t believe in diets at all. I know they don’t work in the long-term. I am not going to give you another diet. We are going to work together to see what you default to. What are your current habits? And then from there we will make tweaks and changes that you actually enjoy and can do long-term. As you start to change your habits, weight loss becomes a natural by-product. I would say the majority of my clients would say that losing weight was not painful and extremely rigid/restrictive. I can help you find sustainable, long-lasting results. And we will work together to improve your relationship with food along the way.