Frequently Asked Questions

Do we accept insurance?

At this time we do not accept insurance. We are working towards accepting insurance in the future.

How Many Sessions of Nutrition therapy do i need?

The answer varies by need, but usually 3 sessions is a good place to start. Our New Client Package is a great for this. Continuing need for nutrition therapy is assessed on an ongoing basis.

For clients with disordered eating more frequent session are typically needed for support. One session per week, or more, is recommended for disordered eating; as well as participation with an medical doctor and therapist. Eating Disorders are a team effort.

What is the difference between a dietitan and a nutritionist?

A dietitian has a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and many have master’s degrees. A dietitian has completed this degree at a college program which has been approved by the national Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics. After the degree is completed a placement in a dietetic internship program is required before a credentialing exam can be completed. The internship process is complex, very competitive, and compares to medical residencies undertaken by physicians-to-be. Internship programs require 1200 hours of supervised practice in addition to master’s level schooling concurrently. After completion of an internship program a dietetics student must then sit for a national credentialing exam. To maintain a nationally recognized Registered Dietitian (RD) credential dietitians are required to complete 75+ hours of continuing education credits every 5 years. Dietitians adhere to a code of ethics and standards of professional practice as put in place by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Dietitians are well qualified healthcare practitioners.

Anyone can label themselves as a “nutritionist”. There are no educational requirements, supervision, or oversight. The term nutritionist is common language and often used interchangeably with dietitian, although they are not the same. It is important to understand who you are inviting into your healthcare team. There are some efforts by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to take back the term “nutritionist”. In line with this some dietitians are taking the title of “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” aka “RDN”. Unfortunately, this often leads to more confusion than clarity.