Nutritionists and Dietitians in 55406

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Morgan Belgarde
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, RDN
Verified Verified
Online Only
Now taking insurance! Morgan is a registered dietitian who wants to help you stop fad dieting and watch you achieve your goals! I am your go to dietitian who is here to change your relationship with weight loss and food. I cater to a wide variety of clients needing help with managing weight loss, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, weight gain, relationships with food, irregular digestion, hormonal imbalances such as menopause, and so many more specialties. Working with a dietitian can be a scary start, but I am here to make you feel heard and teach you the tools needed to achieve your goals.
Now taking insurance! Morgan is a registered dietitian who wants to help you stop fad dieting and watch you achieve your goals! I am your go to dietitian who is here to change your relationship with weight loss and food. I cater to a wide variety of clients needing help with managing weight loss, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, weight gain, relationships with food, irregular digestion, hormonal imbalances such as menopause, and so many more specialties. Working with a dietitian can be a scary start, but I am here to make you feel heard and teach you the tools needed to achieve your goals.
(701) 317-1203 View (701) 317-1203
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Upstream Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD, IFNCP, CLT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I specialize in functional and integrative nutritional approaches for chronic health problems. My ideal clients are those suffering from mental health concerns, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, headaches/migraines, PCOS/infertility, autoimmune disorders, and other chronic conditions. Working together, I help my clients to learn about their personal nutrient needs, identify adverse food reactions and implement healing plans to revive health and well being. I offer specialized testing to understand your individual biochemistry, and recommend nutritional supplements on an individual basis. No cookie cutter programs!
I specialize in functional and integrative nutritional approaches for chronic health problems. My ideal clients are those suffering from mental health concerns, digestive disorders, fibromyalgia/chronic fatigue, headaches/migraines, PCOS/infertility, autoimmune disorders, and other chronic conditions. Working together, I help my clients to learn about their personal nutrient needs, identify adverse food reactions and implement healing plans to revive health and well being. I offer specialized testing to understand your individual biochemistry, and recommend nutritional supplements on an individual basis. No cookie cutter programs!
(612) 223-7379 View (612) 223-7379
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Lockhart Wellness Solutions, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, IFNCP
Verified Verified
Serves Area
We invite you to work with us if you have tried everything and seen everyone yet still struggle to get results. If you have been told you are just fine, or it's in your head, yet still struggle with symptoms we are here to help you. You are ready to invest in YOU to optimize how you feel and function on a daily basis and get those results you have been working so hard to achieve. You are ready and willing to commit the time and energy to make the proper adjustments in your nutrition and lifestyle to optimize your digestive system, hormone balance, energy & sleep, and weight.
We invite you to work with us if you have tried everything and seen everyone yet still struggle to get results. If you have been told you are just fine, or it's in your head, yet still struggle with symptoms we are here to help you. You are ready to invest in YOU to optimize how you feel and function on a daily basis and get those results you have been working so hard to achieve. You are ready and willing to commit the time and energy to make the proper adjustments in your nutrition and lifestyle to optimize your digestive system, hormone balance, energy & sleep, and weight.
(612) 688-5319 View (612) 688-5319
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Alyssa Krejci
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LD, LMNT
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a registered dietitian with 10 years of experience specializing in helping clients struggling with IBS navigate the LOW FODMAP diet and find symptom relief. I also support clients in their health journey manage celiac disease, food allergies and sensitivities, planning family meals and raising healthy eaters, weight loss or maintenance, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. I am licensed in multiple states including Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri.
I am a registered dietitian with 10 years of experience specializing in helping clients struggling with IBS navigate the LOW FODMAP diet and find symptom relief. I also support clients in their health journey manage celiac disease, food allergies and sensitivities, planning family meals and raising healthy eaters, weight loss or maintenance, diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease. I am licensed in multiple states including Minnesota, Nebraska, and Missouri.
(651) 362-4572 View (651) 362-4572
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Miranda Torgrimson
Nutritionist/Dietitian, LD, RD
Verified Verified
Online Only
As a registered dietitian, my goal is to help my clients develop a healthy and peaceful relationship with food. Whether it’s how food was talked about in your family growing up, messages from social media or feedback and advice from well-intentioned friends, there is likely an overwhelming amount of nutrition information available to you. How do you know what’s right, factual or most appropriate for you? My goal is to help un-complicate this information with an anti-diet and individualized approach to help you address your nutrition related concerns and make eating easier.
As a registered dietitian, my goal is to help my clients develop a healthy and peaceful relationship with food. Whether it’s how food was talked about in your family growing up, messages from social media or feedback and advice from well-intentioned friends, there is likely an overwhelming amount of nutrition information available to you. How do you know what’s right, factual or most appropriate for you? My goal is to help un-complicate this information with an anti-diet and individualized approach to help you address your nutrition related concerns and make eating easier.
(952) 900-6314 View (952) 900-6314

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

Photo of Jenna Schuder, MPH, RDN, LD, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Jenna Schuder
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MPH, RDN, LD
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55116
My goal is to help people of all ages develop and maintain a peaceful relationship with food. Eating is meant to be enjoyed. However, eating can often become complex, confusing and stressful. I use a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed, "all foods fit" approach to help individuals build trust in themselves and their bodies. Let's optimize your nutrition while honoring hunger cues and cravings.
My goal is to help people of all ages develop and maintain a peaceful relationship with food. Eating is meant to be enjoyed. However, eating can often become complex, confusing and stressful. I use a non-diet, Health at Every Size (HAES)-informed, "all foods fit" approach to help individuals build trust in themselves and their bodies. Let's optimize your nutrition while honoring hunger cues and cravings.
(612) 509-9921 View (612) 509-9921
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Rasa Troup
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, OLY
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Rasa’s passion lies in enriching lives with joy, kindness, compassion, and love by respecting and attuning to the inner wisdom and values of all human bodies, abilities, communities, and our planet. Rasa's approach to nutrition is grounded in a non-diet, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and body trust-informed philosophy.
Rasa’s passion lies in enriching lives with joy, kindness, compassion, and love by respecting and attuning to the inner wisdom and values of all human bodies, abilities, communities, and our planet. Rasa's approach to nutrition is grounded in a non-diet, weight-inclusive, trauma-informed, and body trust-informed philosophy.
(612) 688-6931 View (612) 688-6931
Photo of Tiffany Mei Haug, MS, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Tiffany Mei Haug
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Serves Area
As an eating disorder specialized registered dietitian, it's one of my core values for every one of my clients to feel their voice is respected and their needs are honored during the recovery process. I will support you with your nutrition targets while being mindful of psychological and medical comorbidities that can complicate nutrition in recovery. I tailor all recommendations in consideration of your food sensitivities, variety limitations, and GI issues (whether due to the eating disorder or preexisting), such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and intolerances.
As an eating disorder specialized registered dietitian, it's one of my core values for every one of my clients to feel their voice is respected and their needs are honored during the recovery process. I will support you with your nutrition targets while being mindful of psychological and medical comorbidities that can complicate nutrition in recovery. I tailor all recommendations in consideration of your food sensitivities, variety limitations, and GI issues (whether due to the eating disorder or preexisting), such as constipation, diarrhea, bloating, and intolerances.
(619) 345-5438 View (619) 345-5438
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Marissa Olsen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MBS, LN, CNS, CKNS, CLC
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55418
I specialize in evolutionary health - using a hunter-gatherer diet, primal exercise, and gut health to lose weight and heal disease. Our ancestors ate mostly meat, fruit, honey, eggs, raw dairy, and some root vegetables for 99% of our evolution and by adopting this historic human diet, we can not only lose weight but also heal autoimmune, digestive, and chronic diseases. I also specialize in gut health which includes killing harmful bacterial and fungal infections in the gut, introducing beneficial bacteria, and healing the gut lining. I am a Licensed Nutritionist, both nationally (CNS) and in the State of MN (LN).
I specialize in evolutionary health - using a hunter-gatherer diet, primal exercise, and gut health to lose weight and heal disease. Our ancestors ate mostly meat, fruit, honey, eggs, raw dairy, and some root vegetables for 99% of our evolution and by adopting this historic human diet, we can not only lose weight but also heal autoimmune, digestive, and chronic diseases. I also specialize in gut health which includes killing harmful bacterial and fungal infections in the gut, introducing beneficial bacteria, and healing the gut lining. I am a Licensed Nutritionist, both nationally (CNS) and in the State of MN (LN).
(612) 978-5124 View (612) 978-5124
Photo of Madeline Kuras, RD, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Madeline Kuras
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD, LDN
Verified Verified
Online Only
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
Madeline is a registered dietitian who is passionate about empowering individuals to achieve their personal goals and feel in control of their own nutrition journey. She has experience in all levels of eating disorder treatment across all age groups. Madeline has a background in athletics and utilizes this to foster resilience and strength in her clients. She approaches each session with curiosity and drive to understand her clients struggles. She provides a safe space for all individuals to create and define their own definition of health and sustainable change.
(346) 517-5716 View (346) 517-5716
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Lisa Diers Yoga And Nutrition Consulting
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, E-RYT
Verified Verified
Blaine, MN 55434
I provide individualized nutrition and yoga therapy sessions with a focus on eating disorder recovery, positive body image, trauma recovery, stress management, neck and back pain, gut health, general health and wellness. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition and yoga therapy for people who struggle with eating issues, body image, trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms. With the integration of nutrition and yoga therapy into their support plan, I have had the honor of witnessing numerous people find peace and happiness in body and mind.
I provide individualized nutrition and yoga therapy sessions with a focus on eating disorder recovery, positive body image, trauma recovery, stress management, neck and back pain, gut health, general health and wellness. I have over 20 years of experience in the field of nutrition and yoga therapy for people who struggle with eating issues, body image, trauma, anxiety and depression symptoms. With the integration of nutrition and yoga therapy into their support plan, I have had the honor of witnessing numerous people find peace and happiness in body and mind.
(763) 334-6150 View (763) 334-6150
Photo of Leah Kleinschrodt, MS, LD, RD, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Leah Kleinschrodt
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LD, RD
Verified Verified
Woodbury, MN 55125
For nearly 10 years, my body rebelled against my conventional low-fat, convenience food diet with IBS, intense anxiety, constant cravings, and chronic knee pain (all before the age of 25!). It wasn't until I learned about the healing power of a real food, anti-inflammatory diet and discovered some food sensitivities that I saw a dramatic relief in my digestive and joint symptoms, plus an improvement in how my brain functioned. Now, I am passionate about helping others find their own relief, breakthroughs, and successes in their journey of healing using simple, nutritious foods!
For nearly 10 years, my body rebelled against my conventional low-fat, convenience food diet with IBS, intense anxiety, constant cravings, and chronic knee pain (all before the age of 25!). It wasn't until I learned about the healing power of a real food, anti-inflammatory diet and discovered some food sensitivities that I saw a dramatic relief in my digestive and joint symptoms, plus an improvement in how my brain functioned. Now, I am passionate about helping others find their own relief, breakthroughs, and successes in their journey of healing using simple, nutritious foods!
(651) 401-8399 View (651) 401-8399
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Sofia Colantuono
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Verified Verified
Online Only
Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.
Sofia is passionate about helping others build a positive relationship with food and their bodies. Nutrition is not one-size-fits all, and Sofia believes in the importance of having a client-centered approach and providing personalized nutrition care. Her past experiences have driven her desire to help others reach lifestyle changes in a sustainable and practical way.
(612) 324-6528 View (612) 324-6528
Photo of Anne Suelzer, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Anne Suelzer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LDN
Verified Verified
Online Only
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
Anne is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them make healthy and sustainable diet changes that support their lifestyle and hormonal health. She understands food’s crucial role in balancing hormones and believes in the power of evidence-based research to guide her practice. Anne is particularly interested in the gut-brain connection and how it influences overall well-being. She emphasizes the importance of consuming whole foods that nourish the body and believes that access to nutritious food should be available to all.
(332) 244-2046 View (332) 244-2046
Photo of Autumn Enloe - Autumn Enloe Nutrition, MS, RD, LD, CLT, Author, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Autumn Enloe Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, LD, CLT, Author
Verified Verified
Online Only
I’m Autumn, a hormone health dietitian & certified LEAP Therapist, with over 15+ years in the health field. Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, sugar cravings, digestive issues, fatigue, diabetes, PMS, menopause, fertility, PCOS, or just want to learn how to help your body thrive as you age - Let's chat! I'll work with you to get to the root cause of your health struggles, and help you create sustainable lifestyle changes to overcome them. I have a holistic approach to health, and place a large emphasis on using food as a form of healing, along with looking at all the different aspects of health.
I’m Autumn, a hormone health dietitian & certified LEAP Therapist, with over 15+ years in the health field. Whether you're struggling with weight loss resistance, sugar cravings, digestive issues, fatigue, diabetes, PMS, menopause, fertility, PCOS, or just want to learn how to help your body thrive as you age - Let's chat! I'll work with you to get to the root cause of your health struggles, and help you create sustainable lifestyle changes to overcome them. I have a holistic approach to health, and place a large emphasis on using food as a form of healing, along with looking at all the different aspects of health.
(651) 504-3698 View (651) 504-3698
Photo of Noel Aldrich, PhD, LN, CNS, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Noel Aldrich
Nutritionist/Dietitian, PhD, LN, CNS
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you struggling with weight control, digestive pain, infertility, skin disorders, or chronic illness? A healing diet plan can be developed for you that can positively change your life and your home. You desire to see a lasting improvement in health. You desire to gain energy and freedom from chronic pain. You have considered changing the foods you eat, but you do not know where to start. At Nutrition Proportion, Dr. Noel Aldrich will provide information that you can easily use at home. These dietary plans will assist your body toward lasting improvement in health.
Are you struggling with weight control, digestive pain, infertility, skin disorders, or chronic illness? A healing diet plan can be developed for you that can positively change your life and your home. You desire to see a lasting improvement in health. You desire to gain energy and freedom from chronic pain. You have considered changing the foods you eat, but you do not know where to start. At Nutrition Proportion, Dr. Noel Aldrich will provide information that you can easily use at home. These dietary plans will assist your body toward lasting improvement in health.
(651) 564-3708 View (651) 564-3708
Photo of Teresa Wagner, LD, RDN, RD, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Teresa Wagner
Nutritionist/Dietitian, LD, RDN, RD
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
As a mother of three and avid runner, I know that good nutrition is essential for energy and well-being. Real food benefits everything from my children's behavior and moods to my joints for long runs. Not to mention I have less anxiety and feel satisfied after meals. Let's find the nutrition answers that can make a difference in your health and quality of life because we only have this one life to live. Let's do what we can, to feel the best we can, for as long as we can.
As a mother of three and avid runner, I know that good nutrition is essential for energy and well-being. Real food benefits everything from my children's behavior and moods to my joints for long runs. Not to mention I have less anxiety and feel satisfied after meals. Let's find the nutrition answers that can make a difference in your health and quality of life because we only have this one life to live. Let's do what we can, to feel the best we can, for as long as we can.
(651) 401-7293 View (651) 401-7293
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Callie Rodriguez (Graff)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, CD
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in general health and wellness, sports/fitness, and disordered eating. Additionally, I have experience in women's health and pregnancy, endocrinology, bariatrics, and supporting weight loss including GLP-1s. My approach is tailored to each individual, based on their unique needs. Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of health and nutrition, I am passionate about helping others lead fuller lives. I would love to work together to create a healthier, happier you!
I am a Registered Dietitian specializing in general health and wellness, sports/fitness, and disordered eating. Additionally, I have experience in women's health and pregnancy, endocrinology, bariatrics, and supporting weight loss including GLP-1s. My approach is tailored to each individual, based on their unique needs. Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of health and nutrition, I am passionate about helping others lead fuller lives. I would love to work together to create a healthier, happier you!
(503) 601-0914 View (503) 601-0914
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Jan Patenaude
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CLT
Verified Verified
56 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do your clients have chronic inflammatory health problems such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, migraines, arthritis, Crohn's, colitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, sinusitis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain or eczema? Get them well quickly by becoming a Certified LEAP Therapist! I've used the Evidence-Based LEAP Protocol based on MRT Testing since 2002 and I still think it's the best protocol for well-selected clients! My Mentoring comes to you at no additional cost!
Do your clients have chronic inflammatory health problems such as heartburn, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), headaches, migraines, arthritis, Crohn's, colitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, sinusitis, fibromyalgia, chronic pain or eczema? Get them well quickly by becoming a Certified LEAP Therapist! I've used the Evidence-Based LEAP Protocol based on MRT Testing since 2002 and I still think it's the best protocol for well-selected clients! My Mentoring comes to you at no additional cost!
(970) 340-2372 View (970) 340-2372
Photo of Mattie Jankowski, RDN, LD, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian
Mattie Jankowski
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD, LDN
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369
Not accepting new clients
I am passionate about helping others achieve the goal of restoring a balanced life physically, emotionally, and nutritionally altogether. I've had the opportunity to help people with healing this relationship and meeting people where they are at with their eating disorder recovery or sports performance goals.
I am passionate about helping others achieve the goal of restoring a balanced life physically, emotionally, and nutritionally altogether. I've had the opportunity to help people with healing this relationship and meeting people where they are at with their eating disorder recovery or sports performance goals.
(651) 419-1857 View (651) 419-1857
FAQs - About Nutritionists and Dietitians

How can I find a dietitian or nutritionist in 55406?

To find dietitians and nutritionists near you, input your city, town, suburb, zip code, or a provider's name in the search bar at the top of the page. From there, you can filter by specialty, treatment technique, and gender to find a dietitian or nutritionist who matches your needs.

When you visit a dietitian or nutritionist's profile, you can get a better idea if they're the right fit for you. Consider things like session cost, accepted insurance plans, and their location or telehealth options. If someone seems like a good match, you can email them or call the number on their profile. When speaking with a professional, pay attention to whether or not you feel comfortable in the conversation and how knowledgeable they are about your specific nutrition concerns. It may also be helpful to ask more about their general approach to nutrition and the training behind their credentials.

What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?

The terms dietitian and nutritionist are often used interchangeably. However, there are actually key credential differences between dietitians and nutritionists that are important to keep in mind when seeking a nutrition professional.

A registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has earned at least a graduate degree from an accredited program, completed a supervised practice program, passed the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam, and continues their education regularly. The RD and RDN credentials are regulated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the largest nutrition-related organization in the country. Only professionals who meet their standards can call themselves an RD or RDN and enjoy privileges like billing insurance. Additionally, RDs and RDNs can get board certifications in specialized areas such as gerontological nutrition (CSG), sports dietetics (CSSD), pediatric nutrition (CSP), renal nutrition (CSR), or oncology nutrition (CSO). They also need state licensure, which usually aligns with national requirements.

In contrast, the title "nutritionist" doesn't require any formal education or credentials; anyone can use the title of nutritionist, including those with very limited or no formal training in nutrition. Although there are certification programs that are marketed toward those interested in nutrition counseling, the rigor and academic requirements for such programs varies greatly. These important differences between dietitians and nutritionists are thus very important to consider when choosing the right nutrition professional for your needs. To be listed in the HealthProfs directory, Nutritionists must have a minimum of a Masters Degree in a relevant field.

When should I see a dietitian or a nutritionist?

Clients seek nutritional support from dietitians and nutritionists for various reasons, ranging from medical conditions to lifestyle concerns like weight loss or dietary requirements; however, it's always important to find a professional who is a good fit for you. Consider factors such as insurance coverage, your specific medical or dietary concerns, and the availability of professionals near you to determine whether a dietitian or nutritionist may be a better fit.

Generally, nutritionists are not covered by insurance, whereas Registered Dietitians (RDs) often are, especially for those with medical conditions. If you have a chronic medical condition like cancer or kidney disease, you might want to seek out an RD with specialized expertise, such as a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or a Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR). These credentials indicate advanced education and a commitment to ongoing learning within a specific area. Additionally, consider the availability of professionals in your area and their openness to telehealth sessions. While the field of dietetics is growing, there may not always be a wide selection of professionals, especially in rural areas. In such cases, focusing on the experience and expertise of the nutrition professional can be more important than their specific credentials.

Do I need a referral to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?

A referral is not required to see a dietitian or nutritionist, and many individuals independently seek nutritional support without prior medical advice. However, for a nutrition service to be covered by insurance, a referral from a primary care physician or another medical professional may be necessary. In such cases, a referral is typically made for those who have been formally diagnosed with a medical condition requiring nutrition counseling, such as diabetes or hypertension. If insurance coverage is critical to a client's ability to see a dietitian, they should contact their insurance provider to determine if a referral is needed for nutritional counseling and to understand any potential co-pays or coverage limits that may apply in their individual circumstance.

How much does it cost to see a dietitian or a nutritionist?

The cost of seeing a dietitian or nutritionist depends on a number of variables, including their location, their specialty, whether they take insurance, and the professional's experience and training. On average, the cost of out-of-pocket sessions with a dietitian or nutritionist within the United States ranges from $50-$150. In some cases, nutrition professionals will require a longer initial evaluation session that will cost more than ongoing follow-up sessions. Dietitians and nutritionists may also offer packages for clients interested in longer-term nutritional support; in such cases, they may charge monthly or other periodic fees for more comprehensive services, such as a combination of nutrition sessions and out-of-session coaching support. If nutrition services are covered by a client's insurance plan and they are eligible for coverage based on any referral requirements, the out-of-pocket cost of seeing a dietitian may be completely covered or significantly reduced.

Are consultations with a dietitian or nutritionist covered by insurance?

If your insurance covers nutrition services, the cost is usually lower than paying out-of-pocket. However, insurance coverage can vary based on factors like your specific plan details, whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network provider, and whether you have a referral for nutrition services based on a medical diagnosis.

Coverage also depends on the type of nutrition service. Typically, insurance plans only cover services provided by a licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) and do not cover those offered by nutritionists or nutrition coaches without the RD credential. If nutrition services are not covered by your insurance, some dietitians and nutritionists may offer sliding scale rates or lower-cost services for clients who cannot afford their full fee. However, these spots are often limited and may not always be available.