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Nutrition Counseling
Personalized. Sustainable. Down-to-earth.
Your overall well-being involves so many more factors than just a number on a scale.
Aterra Nutrition® takes a gentle approach to nutrition counseling, where we add in nutrition instead of limiting foods and nutrients. We do this by utilizing weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy with Intuitive Eating Principles.​
At Aterra Nutrition, there is no body shaming, no rigid food rules, no unrealistic plans that don't mesh with your lifestyle. We will focus on a gentle way to choose what to eat without focusing on restriction, food guilt, or body shaming. We lead with compassion, empathy, and an open mind to find an eating pattern that is sustainable for you. ​​
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Our practice focuses on nutrition counseling for:
🪴Eating disorders
🪴Gastrointestinal disorders
🪴Women's health issues through the life span (special interest in pregnancy, postpartum)
🪴Improving lab work through nutrition
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Unsure if your condition fits? Contact us and we'll help you figure it out!​​​
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The primary general goal of nutrition counseling is to illicit behavior change within the individual. At Aterra Nutrition, this desire for change comes from within you. We do not have a predetermined notion of what your goals and intentions should be. We will work to support you toward success with your chosen intentions, in a way that is feasible and realistic to your life.
Our registered dietitian is trained to provide nutrition counseling with medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for your health condition. MNT is covered by your health insurance with a nutrition-related diagnosis! ​
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Insurance: We are currently in-network with most Aetna, BCBS, and Cigna insurance plans​
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Click here for other pricing options
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For eating disorders: Parent/caregiver support sessions with the RD are self-pay only
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​Here is what a nutrition counseling session typically looks like:
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Virtual sessions with the dietitian through our portal, Healthie
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A thorough health and medical history, including review of recent lab work, medications, supplements, and potential drug-nutrient interactions
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A thorough nutrition assessment including a 24 hour dietary recall and an assessment of your overall daily routine
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Weight-inclusive medical nutrition therapy: nutritional, behavioral, and lifestyle modifications for your specific condition without focusing on weight or body size​
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No diets here! Why not? Read more.​
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Support and guidance with Intuitive Eating and gentle nutrition as it relates to your condition
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Recommendations based on the latest applicable research and scientific evidence
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Sustainable nutrition goals and intentions tailored to you
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Food + Feeling Journaling via Healthie, as applicable and desired
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Supplement recommendations, as applicable and desired
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Coordination with your treatment team, as applicable
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Referrals to additional healthcare providers, as applicable
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Additional resource recommendations, as applicable and desired
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Getting started is easy!
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Schedule an initial appointment with the dietitian
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Complete all new patient paperwork and the client services agreement
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Attend your first appointment, ask lots of questions, get personalized recommendations
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Agree on a treatment plan and attend your follow up sessions!
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Continue to nourish your body and feel amazing
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Are you ready to start your journey toward better health?
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To schedule, please call 301.291.5676 or click below to book an appointment online.​
