ASSESSMENT

Using her knowledge and experience, Barbara will perform a thorough health assessment, including lifestyle and dietary habits and food preferences. After learning more about her client, she can then recommend specific diet and lifestyle changes to help prevent or alleviate illness and to promote good health. As both nurse clinician and nutrition expert, she can work with patients with chronic diseases in collaboration with their other qualified healthcare professionals.

COUNSELING SESSIONS

Barbara works with clients on a one-to-one basis or in group sessions where clients can benefit from other personal experiences.The Sessions include:

  • A 1.5 hour one-on-one confidential consultation, during which time you will complete a medical and family health questionnaire, and provide a detailed assessment of your current health problems, dietary practices, and lifestyle
  • Three or more shorter follow-up meetings, depending on the complexity and severity of your condition
  • Unlimited, ongoing one-to-one sessions (weekly or monthly), at the client’s request, are offered at a reduced fee

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING EXPERIENCE?

  • An explanation of the physiological impact of complex biochemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies related to your condition
  • An assessment of your current health status
  • Your individualized (detailed) treatment plan
  • Recommendations for certain laboratory tests which will help identify nutritional imbalances and the status of liver, kidney, and digestive system function.
  • An agreed-upon personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan, and dietary recommendations;
  • Analysis of Laboratory tests and recommendations for certain nutritional supplements based on the results and/or certain conditions

Confidential files that include session notes, questionnaires, telephone conversations, and professional recommendations, will be kept on all clients, and computerized reports will keep track of client progress. As a health care professional, Barbara will adhere to HIPPA standards of client privacy and confidentiality.

NUTRITION COUNSELING FEES

Initial 1.5 Hour Consult……………………………$100.00
Includes, but not limited to:

  • review of diet history and eating preferences
  • review of medical history
  • nutrition assessment
  • personal goals
  • basic nutrition concepts

Subsequent Follow-up Sessions (50 minutes)…………………….$55.00
Includes, but not limited to:

  • review of goals and progress
  • nutrition education ║ handouts
  • individual counseling & recommendations

3 Session Commitment………………………$200.00

  • 1 initial visit
  • 2 follow-up visits
  • Free healthy nutrition cook book ║ handouts

6 Session Commitment……………………..$350.00

  • 1 initial visit
  • 5 follow-up visits
  • Free healthy nutrition cook book ║ handouts