Nutritionists and Dietitians in Seattle, WA
![Photo of Liz Wyosnick, MS, RD, CD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/487f9a78-fb2d-4309-b726-88472fec9a18/1/320x400.jpeg)
Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Science. I offer a non-dogmatic approach to health where recommendations are rooted in sustainability and science. I am particularly passionate about empowering individuals to live their life most well, in which healthy choices become what they want to do, versus what they have to do. I enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they receive thoughtful education around food, the body, and systems, as well as helpful insight within behavior change research.
Liz Wyosnick MS, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a Masters in Nutrition Science. I offer a non-dogmatic approach to health where recommendations are rooted in sustainability and science. I am particularly passionate about empowering individuals to live their life most well, in which healthy choices become what they want to do, versus what they have to do. I enjoy collaborating with my clients so that they receive thoughtful education around food, the body, and systems, as well as helpful insight within behavior change research.
![Photo of Amanda Cirie, MS, CN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/3f06204f-c20d-4afb-bcc6-a48c8cb8cf40/1/320x400.jpeg)
It is my passion and purpose to empower people to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, stress management, movement, and healthy relationships. I believe that everyone is unique in their approach to nutrition and I offer my clients the right tools, knowledge and strategies to help them overcome obstacles and regain their health. As as seasoned nutritionist I have worked with a wide range of people from executives and parents to athletes and performing artists, and anyone who loves to eat and wants to learn. My whole foods therapeutic approach and targeted supplemental use are the key to my practice.
It is my passion and purpose to empower people to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, stress management, movement, and healthy relationships. I believe that everyone is unique in their approach to nutrition and I offer my clients the right tools, knowledge and strategies to help them overcome obstacles and regain their health. As as seasoned nutritionist I have worked with a wide range of people from executives and parents to athletes and performing artists, and anyone who loves to eat and wants to learn. My whole foods therapeutic approach and targeted supplemental use are the key to my practice.
![Photo of Reiko Sudduth - Reiko Sudduth | Rocket Nutrition, MS, RDN, CD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/5a7e6d2f-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Reiko Sudduth | Rocket Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98115
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
Are you ready to make a change to improve your health? Do you have questions or concerns regarding nutrition for you or your family? Whether you are looking to prevent a health condition, to heal from a condition or simply to reduce your symptoms, your approach to eating and taking care of yourself can have a profound effect on your health. We can work together to bring clarity and create the best plan to meet your health goals. I provide individualized nutritional counseling to people of all ages to help establish diet and lifestyle habits that serve their unique needs.
![Photo of Kelly Martin - Attune Nutrition, MS, RDN, CD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/8c37c206-2b3e-4f69-aa4d-7010e7dc741f/3/320x400.jpeg)
Does your relationship with food feel out of control? Is your body image holding you back? Are you ready to break free of the dieting cycle? We are here to help! Our team of registered dietitians specialize in eating disorder treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, intuitive eating, and sports nutrition from a Health at Every Size approach. We want to help you develop a healthy relationship with food and your body, without the need for diets or restrictions. We believe that everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin, and our goal is to help you get there.
Does your relationship with food feel out of control? Is your body image holding you back? Are you ready to break free of the dieting cycle? We are here to help! Our team of registered dietitians specialize in eating disorder treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, ARFID, intuitive eating, and sports nutrition from a Health at Every Size approach. We want to help you develop a healthy relationship with food and your body, without the need for diets or restrictions. We believe that everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin, and our goal is to help you get there.
![Photo of Robert Tena Bonilla, RDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/94a0f780-ec9d-4d0f-b535-e66e40e7f0f3/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am offering in person and telehealth options. I work with individuals struggling with eating disorders from ages 17 and up that have motivation to change and are willing to provide open and honest communication about their needs. I am here to support you in your goals to the best of my ability.
I am offering in person and telehealth options. I work with individuals struggling with eating disorders from ages 17 and up that have motivation to change and are willing to provide open and honest communication about their needs. I am here to support you in your goals to the best of my ability.
![Photo of Negin Ebrahimifard, RDN, CDCES, CD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/768353f9-f26b-43f8-a6b2-f5da33dc89a1/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking for support with managing type 1, gestational, or type 2 diabetes? Are you confused about what/when to eat? Do you worry that your food choices will lead to blood sugars that are above or below your target range? As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and my personal experience of living with diabetes for the past 20 years, I am devoted to providing support, education, and compassionate understanding to you. Often our health and what we can and cannot eat are used to define us. Let's restore the joy of eating while empowering you to be your best self!
Are you looking for support with managing type 1, gestational, or type 2 diabetes? Are you confused about what/when to eat? Do you worry that your food choices will lead to blood sugars that are above or below your target range? As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist and my personal experience of living with diabetes for the past 20 years, I am devoted to providing support, education, and compassionate understanding to you. Often our health and what we can and cannot eat are used to define us. Let's restore the joy of eating while empowering you to be your best self!
![Photo of Kelly Morrow, MS, RDN, FAND, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/12e4b710-2a31-45bc-852b-d563c456b015/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a nutrition educator I can help you learn about how food affects your health. As a nutrition counselor, I can help you with motivation and making sustainable changes while supporting your culture, preferences and lifestyle.
As a nutrition educator I can help you learn about how food affects your health. As a nutrition counselor, I can help you with motivation and making sustainable changes while supporting your culture, preferences and lifestyle.
![Photo of Zoe Nzimande, MS, RD, CDCES, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/b790559a-c6c0-4029-81c6-fbea5c4f962a/1/320x400.jpeg)
Zoe Nzimande
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDCES
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98116 (Online Only)
I help people manage their blood sugar levels and lower A1c while still keeping in the foods they love! I work with people throughout the United States. If you are out of the country still reach out and we will formulate a plan to work together.
I help people manage their blood sugar levels and lower A1c while still keeping in the foods they love! I work with people throughout the United States. If you are out of the country still reach out and we will formulate a plan to work together.
![Photo of Heather Brummer, MS, LAc, CN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/3e3fac6a-71d6-4c9f-9594-65c0bed3b058/2/320x400.jpeg)
Heather Brummer
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, LAc, CN
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98103 (Online Only)
Are you tired of being confused about what to eat? I'm here for you! As a nutritionist that has practiced for nearly twenty years, I have seen a lot of fads come and go. And I have worked with so many of you who have come to me unsure about which fad was “right”. Instead of focusing on the perfectly “right” way to eat, I help my clients find the right ways to eat for them, while also helping to reverse prediabetes, improve fertility or symptoms with PCOS, and create a more resilient immune and hormonal balance with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease.
Are you tired of being confused about what to eat? I'm here for you! As a nutritionist that has practiced for nearly twenty years, I have seen a lot of fads come and go. And I have worked with so many of you who have come to me unsure about which fad was “right”. Instead of focusing on the perfectly “right” way to eat, I help my clients find the right ways to eat for them, while also helping to reverse prediabetes, improve fertility or symptoms with PCOS, and create a more resilient immune and hormonal balance with autoimmune conditions such as Hashimoto’s disease.
![Photo of Sofia Colantuono, MS, RDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/87e19614-5c11-4f97-bbf1-c9b4bbe8b96a/2/320x400.jpeg)
Sofia is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. 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 a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in working with adults and adolescents with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Digestive issues (IBS, IBD, Low FODMAP), Hormonal Imbalances (PCOS, etc.), and interested in Sports Nutrition. 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.
![Photo of Mimosa Collins, RDN, CD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/28cae0b5-5faf-4b9a-8e3b-73d7bbdf3d2c/2/320x400.jpeg)
"I just want to be able to eat and not feel guilty about it but I also want to feel good in my body." Does this sound familiar? Does it feel like you're either fighting a battle with food or fighting a battle with yourself? Whether you are healing from a diagnosed eating disorder or you're tired of food controlling so much of your life; your intuition is correct, there is another way to engage with food and relate to your body. A way to live more aligned with your values, be present to the relationships you care about, and reclaim your agency. If you're here; congratulations, you're already on your way.
"I just want to be able to eat and not feel guilty about it but I also want to feel good in my body." Does this sound familiar? Does it feel like you're either fighting a battle with food or fighting a battle with yourself? Whether you are healing from a diagnosed eating disorder or you're tired of food controlling so much of your life; your intuition is correct, there is another way to engage with food and relate to your body. A way to live more aligned with your values, be present to the relationships you care about, and reclaim your agency. If you're here; congratulations, you're already on your way.
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![Photo of Lauren Leedy, RD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/fd13d3be-d2e5-4fca-baf5-4e088115ec39/2/320x400.jpeg)
Nearly a decade into my dietetic practice, I know the recipe for success. I’ve worked with clients perplexed with weight loss and weight gain alike. I’ve worked with infants and ninety year olds, ultra marathon athletes and those struggling to get off the couch. One thing I know for sure is that eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. I’m here to teach you how to make it easy. I specialize in creating unique strategies and solutions for the busiest of people to meet their personal health goals.
Nearly a decade into my dietetic practice, I know the recipe for success. I’ve worked with clients perplexed with weight loss and weight gain alike. I’ve worked with infants and ninety year olds, ultra marathon athletes and those struggling to get off the couch. One thing I know for sure is that eating healthy doesn’t have to be hard. I’m here to teach you how to make it easy. I specialize in creating unique strategies and solutions for the busiest of people to meet their personal health goals.
![Photo of Sarah Rae - Pacific Northwest Endometriosis Nutrition, RDN, CD, CLC, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/38edb78d-ae2b-4352-991a-5194601fc4be/2/320x400.jpeg)
Pacific Northwest Endometriosis Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, CD, CLC
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98126
I support clients who struggle with endometriosis, unexplained digestive issues, painful periods, and weight changes. I also work alongside clients who are starting a fertility journey, are already pregnant, or are post-partum and looking for nutrition support through this life stage. Through non-restrictive lifestyle changes, we can work together to find foods that are tolerated, nourish your body, reduce inflammation, and improve your relationship with food and body.
I support clients who struggle with endometriosis, unexplained digestive issues, painful periods, and weight changes. I also work alongside clients who are starting a fertility journey, are already pregnant, or are post-partum and looking for nutrition support through this life stage. Through non-restrictive lifestyle changes, we can work together to find foods that are tolerated, nourish your body, reduce inflammation, and improve your relationship with food and body.
![Photo of Emily Burns, MS, RDN, LDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/58ed3d31-b635-480e-9645-431879c53475/1/320x400.jpeg)
Emily practices out of Health Loft and specializes in working with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Plant Based Diets, Digestive Issues, Body Image Concerns and other conditions. She strongly believes that all foods fit and strives to help clients in their food freedom journey. Using a weight neutral and non-judgemental approach, Emily believes that health is multifactorial and will work to see you as a person, rather than a diagnosis. Emily has spent the majority of her career in higher levels of care for eating disorder treatment (RES, PHP, IOP) treating various eating disorders diagnoses.
Emily practices out of Health Loft and specializes in working with Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, Plant Based Diets, Digestive Issues, Body Image Concerns and other conditions. She strongly believes that all foods fit and strives to help clients in their food freedom journey. Using a weight neutral and non-judgemental approach, Emily believes that health is multifactorial and will work to see you as a person, rather than a diagnosis. Emily has spent the majority of her career in higher levels of care for eating disorder treatment (RES, PHP, IOP) treating various eating disorders diagnoses.
![Photo of Dandelion Nutrition - Dandelion Nutrition, MS, RDN, CEDS, CDCES, CLT, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/89c6d149-8b19-43c6-9bad-4faff4f4e2b0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Dandelion Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CEDS, CDCES, CLT
Verified Verified
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Seattle, WA 98115 (Online Only)
Our team is on a mission to help you dig up the roots of your health concerns to optimize your wellbeing and get you feeling your best. As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with decades in the field and personal experience overcoming nutrition challenges, we can help you make lasting change. We take evidence-based principles and package them up into practical every-day strategies that you can actually do. We have a nutritionist to help with just about any nutrition-related need... use our "Find a Dietitian" tool to find who is best for you!
Our team is on a mission to help you dig up the roots of your health concerns to optimize your wellbeing and get you feeling your best. As Registered Dietitian Nutritionists with decades in the field and personal experience overcoming nutrition challenges, we can help you make lasting change. We take evidence-based principles and package them up into practical every-day strategies that you can actually do. We have a nutritionist to help with just about any nutrition-related need... use our "Find a Dietitian" tool to find who is best for you!
![Photo of Tirzah Mpagi, MS, RDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/403aae53-2cc5-4f2c-90b7-ee5e2af8007d/1/320x400.jpeg)
I want to help you find your best self. I use a non-diet approach to nutrition with an emphasis on intuitive eating. I believe food is meant to nourish your body, mind and brain. I have worked with a diverse background of individuals and have experience counseling a variety of individuals with different ailments and or dietary restrictions. I want to help you find peace with your body and food. Let’s work together to find a lifestyle that’s easy, sustainable and full of your favorite foods.
I want to help you find your best self. I use a non-diet approach to nutrition with an emphasis on intuitive eating. I believe food is meant to nourish your body, mind and brain. I have worked with a diverse background of individuals and have experience counseling a variety of individuals with different ailments and or dietary restrictions. I want to help you find peace with your body and food. Let’s work together to find a lifestyle that’s easy, sustainable and full of your favorite foods.
![Photo of Ashley Bent, MS, RDN, CD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/b0d20bfb-c2d6-4767-bddb-e6f891c9b590/1/320x400.jpeg)
As both a Sports-, and Eating Disorders Dietitian, I've had the pleasure of helping athletes achieve personal records, recover faster, heal from injuries, and reach new levels of performance, in addition to helping people improve their relationship with food and their body as they navigate recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating.
As both a Sports-, and Eating Disorders Dietitian, I've had the pleasure of helping athletes achieve personal records, recover faster, heal from injuries, and reach new levels of performance, in addition to helping people improve their relationship with food and their body as they navigate recovery from an eating disorder or disordered eating.
![Photo of Kiersten Brown Honey Nutrition, RD, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/512d197d-5818-4709-8f0d-953a61469cd4/2/320x400.jpeg)
Kiersten Brown Honey Nutrition
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Verified Verified
Seattle, WA 98125 (Online Only)
I am a registered dietitian that specializes in disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as intuitive eating. My hope for each client is that their new habits can become second nature, and that I provide a warm and safe environment to bring up nutrition concerns free of weight stigma. I am certified in Intuitive Eating, which is a beautiful framework that allows many to find true peace with food and improve their lives.
I am a registered dietitian that specializes in disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as intuitive eating. My hope for each client is that their new habits can become second nature, and that I provide a warm and safe environment to bring up nutrition concerns free of weight stigma. I am certified in Intuitive Eating, which is a beautiful framework that allows many to find true peace with food and improve their lives.
![Photo of Jeani Hunt-Gibbon - VeggieLush Nutrition, MS, RD, CDN, Nutritionist/Dietitian](https://photos.healthprofs.com/7a3108fa-90dd-46ef-94b7-42275c94616b/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I’m Jeani, and I’m a Seattle and San Francisco-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, here to help you boost fertility and naturally balance hormones to treat conditions like PCOS and endometriosis through simple and delicious diet and lifestyle changes, so you can optimize your health and thrive!
Hi, I’m Jeani, and I’m a Seattle and San Francisco-based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, here to help you boost fertility and naturally balance hormones to treat conditions like PCOS and endometriosis through simple and delicious diet and lifestyle changes, so you can optimize your health and thrive!
FAQs - About Nutritionists and Dietitians
How can I find a dietitian or nutritionist in Seattle?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.