Frequently Asked Questions
Whether this is the beginning of your wellness journey, or you’ve been a patient for years, you’ll likely have some questions.
Hopefully this page provides you some of the basic information you might need, but if not, feel free to click the button below to reach out to us!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Medical Nutrition Therapy Right for Me?
If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you would most likely make a great candidate for Medical Nutrition Therapy:
Do you have a medical condition that would suggest you may need to make some changes to your diet and/or lifestyle?
Has your doctor or other healthcare practitioner recommended making changes to your diet and/or lifestyle?
Do you know what to do - you just need to be held accountable with your food choices?
Are you confused about what to eat and not eat in order to reach your health or wellness goals?
Are you struggling with where to start or how to keep going on your wellness journey?
Do you think that what you are eating is negatively impacting your health or the way you feel and you aren’t sure where to begin?
Is Medical Nutrition Therapy Covered by my Health Insurance?
While some services may have an out-of-pocket cost, many are covered at 100% by health insurance plans, including those listed below.
If you have Medicare as your primary health insurance plan, please contact us to find out about coverage before making an appointment. Typically, Medicare will only cover MNT for those with diabetes or kidney disease.
What Can I Expect as One of Your Patients?
Your initial session is typically treated as an informal interview, during which, we will discuss your goals in working with a dietitian. We will ask you questions about your:
Medical History & List of Medications (including any vitamins or supplements)
Family Medical History
Weight & Dieting History
Stress Level & Quality of Sleep
Appetite & "Dining Out" Habits
Daily Eating Habits
Level of Physical Activity Throughout an Average Day
Based on this information, we will create a personalized wellness plan, which will include nutrition and lifestyle goals that you wish to achieve during your time with us.
All goals are intended to be sustainable and realistic, and goals that do not fit into your lifestyle at this time will not be included.
Following our first session, you can expect to keep a food journal so that we may better adjust your plan, and implement additional changes as needed.
