FAQ

Are sessions in-person or virtual?

All sessions take place virtually.

How do I prepare for my first session?

Request an appointment here. Since this is a telehealth appointment, I recommend finding a quiet, private spot with a strong internet connection for your session.

Do you take insurance?

I am an out-of-network provider. Please refer to the Services page for more details.

Why don’t you take insurance?

You may have noticed that over recent years fewer healthcare providers (including dietitians) choose to become contracted with insurance companies. There are several reasons why clinicians make this choice.

Insurance can be frustrating to navigate for both clients and clinicians. Unfortunately, insurance companies can dictate the length and type of treatment dependent on diagnosis rather than need. This often leads to forced discontinuation of treatment before a client is ready to discharge. Insurance companies frequently provide low reimbursement rates to clinicians or withhold payments entirely, leading to clinician burnout and decreased quality of care for patients.

I love my work and if I could do it for free I would. My fees ensure my clients get the care and attention they deserve, and that my work remains sustainable in the longterm.

I don’t have an eating disorder. Can you still help me with my relationship with food?

Yes, absolutely! Many clients come to me feeling that they are not “sick enough” to need treatment. I like to think of relationship to food as a spectrum - your struggle doesn’t have to “look” as severe as someone else’s in order for it to still register on the spectrum of disordered relationship with food. If you are struggling in any way with food, you deserve support.

Can you help me lose weight?

Most of my clients come to me with some level of body dissatisfaction. It makes sense that your desire to repair that is through shrinking your body. I am here to support you in unpacking your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions that arise in your relationship with food, your body, and diet/wellness/beauty culture. I do not guarantee weight loss through our work together, but I can help you build trust and compassion with your body, no matter what size you are.

Will you give me a meal plan?

Not even I know exactly what your body needs! And no matter how out of touch with your body you might feel, I am here to help you figure it out. So, while I don’t give out meal plans, I do provide evidence-based nutrition education, guide you in ensuring you are getting well-rounded and adequate nutrition, support you in exploring fear foods, and work with you through the food rules that are holding you back from finding food freedom.

What is Intuitive Eating?

Intuitive Eating is an evidence-based, non-diet approach to recovering from the binge-restrict cycle resulting from disordered eating/dieting. Intuitive Eating allows you to meet your needs and honor your cravings with kindness.

What do you mean by “embodied life”?

Although the definition of embodied living can look and feel different for everyone, I define embodied living by feeling safe and at home in your body and embracing your inner experience with curiosity and compassion. Healing from eating disorders/disordered eating, practicing Intuitive Eating, having a healthy relationship with exercise, and working toward accepting your body builds attunement (connection) with your body, allowing for embodied living.

What is the difference between a nutritionist and a dietitian?

Anybody can call themselves a nutritionist, but only Registered Dietitians have the credentials to prove their expertise. The “Registered Dietitian Nutritionist” and “Registered Dietitian” titles are protected in the US and require completion of an accredited curriculum, a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised practice in various settings, passing a licensing exam, and continuing education.