Nutrition Counseling
Did you know that Medical Nutrition Therapy (Nutrition Counseling) is an effective way to treat or prevent many chronic diseases?
Nutritional intervention for conditions such as diabetes or obesity can go a long way toward improving health and well being. Often the benefits of a good nutritional plan can bring about a reduction of complications or the need for more aggressive types of treatment.
Medical Nutrition Therapy services are available at our office locations for:
Bariatric Surgery: Pre & Post -Op
Diabetes
Hypoglycemia
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
Fibromyalgia & Migraine
IBS & Digestive Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Obesity
PCOS
Weight Control
What to Expect For In-Person Consultations:
A nutrition counseling session usually lasts about 1 hour.
Clients are asked to fill out a nutrition history questionnaire in advance, which provides information about eating habits, lifestyle, and medical/family history.
Sessions are structured to establish your goals, and provide you with a starting plan to help you work toward achieving those goals. You may be provided with a goals list, an eating plan, menus, or reading materials.
Follow up visits are recommended to monitor your progress and work on difficult problem areas. Follow up visits help you stay on track with your goals. Keeping a food and exercise journal is often helpful.
Consultations are by appointment only at any location. We are generally available during business hours Monday through Friday. Evening appointments are available on request. Make an appointment using our appointment scheduling form.
We work with certain insurance plans and coverage for services must be established in advance of the appointment. We accept checks, Visa, Mastercard and Discover cards. If you need to pay with Paypal please let us know. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and flex spending plans may also be used to pay for nutrition consultations.
Telephone Consultations:
If you are too busy to come to the office, nutrition and weight management coaching by telephone is a great solution to help you stay focused on your goals. This method works well for:
* Follow-up to an initial consultation
* Working on weight management and wellness goals
* Reviewing food journals
* Goal setting
Rates for telephone consultation are payable in advance of the call. Once payment is made, contact us by email or phone to set up a convenient time for your consultation. You can also request you telephone appointment using our appointment scheduling form.
30 Minute Phone Consultation
1 Hour Phone Consultation
“After having been diagnosed with diabetes type 2, celiac disease, and being lactose intolerant, I was lost and felt that my “eating days” were over. Since I didn’t know what I could eat, I went to Gretchen Scalpi, who I found to be extremely knowledgeable and effective in explaining the information I needed to know. What was really helpful was that she emphasized all of the foods I could eat, even if in limited quantities. She was very positive and eager to help solve any eating issues I had. I left her office feeling optimistic, and am successfully working with the information she shared with me.”
- Donna M.
