Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) benefits patients with a variety of medical conditions that are related to eating patterns and habits. Anyone diagnosed with any of the following nutrition-related conditions should consult with a registered dietitian.

• Diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, pulmonary disease, overweight/obesity, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease or Crohn's disease.

Insurance plans and Medicare may provide coverage for these visits. You may want to check with your insurer for more specific information. Medicare requires that you have a diagnosis of diabetes or renal disease.

Among other advantages, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) has been shown to contribute to:

1. Improvement of health and quality of life for individuals with various diseases, including those listed above,
2. Disease prevention and overall wellness, and
3. Reduction of hospitalization, prescription drug use, and doctor visits.

Patients are taught how to eat a balanced diet of tasty foods without feeling deprived, which is the key to long-term success. It is possible to lead a healthy lifestyle in an environment that can make it very difficult to do so.

  Nutrition Services for Healthy Living

One-On-One Nutrition Counseling
Does the thought of going on a "diet" make you feel less than thrilled? Have you tried diets in the past, only to regain the weight, and then some? Do you feel like you know the basics of good nutrition, but don't know where or HOW to start to make dietary changes in your current lifestyle? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are not alone and there is hope. Individual nutrition counseling, provided by a registered dietitian can help you achieve your goals, not only for weight loss, but for improved health, well-being and quality of life. Our dietitian can help devise a personalized eating plan that fits into your lifestyle.

What to Expect
During the initial visit, the dietitian will ask you specific questions related to your eating behaviors. She will also ask you questions regarding your medical history. This information will help her create a plan that is individual to your personal needs. At the end of the session, you will leave with a plan and specific goals to work on until your next visit.

During the follow-up visits, the dietitian will review your food logs, assess your progress and address any of your particular concerns regarding your meal plan. She will then make further modifications to your meal plan as needed. Some follow-up visits may be conducted by phone if needed. In addition, while you are working with our dietitian, she is available to provide feedback, encouragement, and support by phone or email between appointments.

What is Expected from You
In order for the visits to be most productive, the first major expectation from you is a commitment to making some changes in your lifestyle. After all, when you walk out of our offices, it is up to you to put forth an effort to implement the suggestions we provide. Part of this commitment is keeping a food journal and bringing it to each follow-up visit. Food journaling is one of the keys to mindful eating (one of the concepts that will be discussed during your initial visit) and will help the dietitian assess your progress and make further dietary recommendations as needed. You are not expected to be perfect, no one is. The dietitian is here to support you and will not recommend a change that you feel is unrealistic for you at this time. She will not set the goals FOR you, she will set them WITH you.

Pricing:
Initial Visit (60 minutes) - $60
Follow-up Visits (30 minutes) - $30 per session

Discounted Package Pricing Options:
One Initial Visit and 4 Follow-up Visits -$160
One Initial Visit and 8 Follow-up Visits - $260

Please call Kim for more information: 978-232-7078