Nutritionists and Dietitians in Succasunna, NJ

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Dr. Lori R Lee
Nutritionist/Dietitian, THD, RDN, CLT
Succasunna, NJ 07876
DR. LORI R. LEE, RDN, CLT, Founder of The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, has provided functional medical nutrition therapy & wellness services utilizing advanced integrative & functional medicine protocols for over 35 years. Her expertise includes treating patients with all health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiac, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer, & weight management. As a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT), Lori specializes in Mediator Release Testing, which measures food & chemical sensitivities using targeted therapy to achieve optimal outcomes with 95% accuracy. Schedule your complimentary introduction call today!
DR. LORI R. LEE, RDN, CLT, Founder of The Wellness Center of Northwest Jersey, has provided functional medical nutrition therapy & wellness services utilizing advanced integrative & functional medicine protocols for over 35 years. Her expertise includes treating patients with all health conditions, such as diabetes, cardiac, allergies, autoimmune disorders, cancer, & weight management. As a Certified LEAP Therapist (CLT), Lori specializes in Mediator Release Testing, which measures food & chemical sensitivities using targeted therapy to achieve optimal outcomes with 95% accuracy. Schedule your complimentary introduction call today!
(973) 671-1202 View (973) 671-1202
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TruRoots Nutrition LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Serves Area
As a dietitian with a functional/holistic background, I help my clients reach their goals by utilizing a whole food nutrition focus. I specialize in gut health conditions, weight management, diabetes, and optimizing your health. Let's work together to reach your health and wellness goals!
As a dietitian with a functional/holistic background, I help my clients reach their goals by utilizing a whole food nutrition focus. I specialize in gut health conditions, weight management, diabetes, and optimizing your health. Let's work together to reach your health and wellness goals!
(973) 604-8569 View (973) 604-8569

More Dietitians and Nutritionists Nearby

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Alexandra Garney, (Feel Good Nutrition Lab)
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS
Online Only
Still dealing with bloating, fatigue, hormone shifts, metabolic concerns, or symptoms that don’t make sense — even though you’re doing “all the right things”? I work with people who feel stuck between wanting answers and wanting something that actually fits real life. That perspective comes from experience: years spent navigating autoimmune symptoms and conflicting advice taught me that learning how to understand your body — not just manage diagnoses — is what actually helps you feel better. Today, I support people seeking clarity, relief, and sustainable support.
Still dealing with bloating, fatigue, hormone shifts, metabolic concerns, or symptoms that don’t make sense — even though you’re doing “all the right things”? I work with people who feel stuck between wanting answers and wanting something that actually fits real life. That perspective comes from experience: years spent navigating autoimmune symptoms and conflicting advice taught me that learning how to understand your body — not just manage diagnoses — is what actually helps you feel better. Today, I support people seeking clarity, relief, and sustainable support.
(609) 598-9771 View (609) 598-9771
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Kristen Sugarman
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Belle Mead, NJ 08502
Kristen gained her experience with working with clients who have eating disorders while at the Medical Center at Princeton with the inpatient and partial programs, treating children, adolescents, and adults. Kristen provides individual nutrition therapy, family nutrition counseling sessions, as well as coordinated care with other treatment team members. Nutritional therapy is an essential part of recovery from an eating disorder.
Kristen gained her experience with working with clients who have eating disorders while at the Medical Center at Princeton with the inpatient and partial programs, treating children, adolescents, and adults. Kristen provides individual nutrition therapy, family nutrition counseling sessions, as well as coordinated care with other treatment team members. Nutritional therapy is an essential part of recovery from an eating disorder.
(908) 349-0972 View (908) 349-0972
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Amanda Ghighi
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
5 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07104
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
Amanda is an RD specializing in general health and wellness, eating disorders and disordered eating. She is dedicated to helping individuals heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Amanda believes in creating a compassionate and supportive environment, incorporating evidence-based nutrition practices to guide clients toward sustainable changes. She strives to empower her clients to break free from diet culture and develop a nourishing and balanced approach to eating. Amanda offers compassionate, patient-centered nutrition care, focusing on non-diet, weight-inclusive principles.
(862) 225-6191 View (862) 225-6191
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Laura Stagliano
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CDN
Summit, NJ 07901
My work as a dietitian has been strongly influenced by non-diet, Health at Every Size® principles. I am passionate about helping clients struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or negative body image. I find genuine connection with each of my clients and support them in reestablishing a new relationship with their bodies, food, and exercise.
My work as a dietitian has been strongly influenced by non-diet, Health at Every Size® principles. I am passionate about helping clients struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, and/or negative body image. I find genuine connection with each of my clients and support them in reestablishing a new relationship with their bodies, food, and exercise.
(862) 256-5647 View (862) 256-5647
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Sivam Diabetes & Primary Care LLC.
Nutritionist/Dietitian, DNP, FNP-C, RD, CDCES, APN
Newark, NJ 07106
Dr. Mavis Ermakov is an advocate for health and wellness, keen on promoting health literacy and access to healthcare for all. I have been trained as a Registered Dietitian, with multidisciplinary training as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In conjunction with more than thirty years of experience in healthcare in various settings, she has essential diabetes skills to adapt care and nutrition intervention that is culturally sensitive to meet a wide variety of health needs from infancy to senior care. She has a passion for taking care of patients with diabetes mellitus.
Dr. Mavis Ermakov is an advocate for health and wellness, keen on promoting health literacy and access to healthcare for all. I have been trained as a Registered Dietitian, with multidisciplinary training as a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist. In conjunction with more than thirty years of experience in healthcare in various settings, she has essential diabetes skills to adapt care and nutrition intervention that is culturally sensitive to meet a wide variety of health needs from infancy to senior care. She has a passion for taking care of patients with diabetes mellitus.
(201) 571-6255 View (201) 571-6255
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Marina Khaimova
Nutritionist/Dietitian
Online Only
I work with women over 30 who feel stuck in their bodies—bloated, constipated, inflamed, exhausted, anxious, or struggling with autoimmune symptoms and weight. Many have tried diets, detoxes, and supplements without real relief. I help uncover the root cause and create a personalized plan using nutrition, lifestyle shifts, nervous system support, targeted supplements, and lab insights. Through high-touch guidance, I help you reduce inflammation, restore digestion, regain energy, and finally feel comfortable, confident, and in control of your body again.
I work with women over 30 who feel stuck in their bodies—bloated, constipated, inflamed, exhausted, anxious, or struggling with autoimmune symptoms and weight. Many have tried diets, detoxes, and supplements without real relief. I help uncover the root cause and create a personalized plan using nutrition, lifestyle shifts, nervous system support, targeted supplements, and lab insights. Through high-touch guidance, I help you reduce inflammation, restore digestion, regain energy, and finally feel comfortable, confident, and in control of your body again.
(973) 381-2470 View (973) 381-2470
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Alexandra Paetow
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD
Maplewood, NJ 07040
Ready to finally experience food freedom and improve your fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood? To nourish your body the way you deserve, and enjoy all the foods without stressing? To lift the burden of body image shame and feel good about the lifestyle you are role modeling for your (future) family. Whether you’ve had a lifelong battle with food, or the changes of pregnancy and postpartum have triggered new challenges…I can help. Let’s take the stress out of eating. Diets and disordered eating steal your joy and can prevent you from creating the family and lifestyle of your dreams. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Ready to finally experience food freedom and improve your fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and parenthood? To nourish your body the way you deserve, and enjoy all the foods without stressing? To lift the burden of body image shame and feel good about the lifestyle you are role modeling for your (future) family. Whether you’ve had a lifelong battle with food, or the changes of pregnancy and postpartum have triggered new challenges…I can help. Let’s take the stress out of eating. Diets and disordered eating steal your joy and can prevent you from creating the family and lifestyle of your dreams. It doesn’t have to be that way.
(908) 336-9736 View (908) 336-9736
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Hope Nourish Heal
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Pittstown, NJ 08867
Samantha is a registered dietitian in the state of New Jersey. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She attended Rutgers Unviersity for her Dietetic Internship and graduated in 2012. Samantha worked as lead nutrition therapist at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorders Care and a dietitian at Center for Discovery. She has experience working across multiple levels of care. She specializes in working with children and adults with eating disorders and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
Samantha is a registered dietitian in the state of New Jersey. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. She attended Rutgers Unviersity for her Dietetic Internship and graduated in 2012. Samantha worked as lead nutrition therapist at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro Center for Eating Disorders Care and a dietitian at Center for Discovery. She has experience working across multiple levels of care. She specializes in working with children and adults with eating disorders and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder.
(908) 242-3079 View (908) 242-3079
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Laura Weisberg
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Wayne, NJ 07470
At LW Nutrition, we take pride in guiding you toward your goals without the need for extreme measures like counting calories or adhering to strict diets. We understand that making lifestyle changes can be challenging for many reasons. Whether you’re searching for meal prep ideas, dedicated to achieving your weight goals, or managing a health condition, we’ve got you covered!
At LW Nutrition, we take pride in guiding you toward your goals without the need for extreme measures like counting calories or adhering to strict diets. We understand that making lifestyle changes can be challenging for many reasons. Whether you’re searching for meal prep ideas, dedicated to achieving your weight goals, or managing a health condition, we’ve got you covered!
(201) 431-3514 View (201) 431-3514
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Derek Lipton Ms Rd Cssd
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD, CPT
Florham Park, NJ 07932
Whether you're an elite athlete, a working professional trying to get a little extra out of your workouts, or just want to lose some weight to improve your health and energy, adding nutrition counseling will boost your results! I have years of experience working in clinical nutrition and as a Sports Nutritionist at the University of Georgia and Duke University, allowing me to work with a variety of clients. My goal is to make healthy eating second nature. You have a busy lifestyle, and I can provide you with the tools to maximize your health and performance while fitting your schedule.
Whether you're an elite athlete, a working professional trying to get a little extra out of your workouts, or just want to lose some weight to improve your health and energy, adding nutrition counseling will boost your results! I have years of experience working in clinical nutrition and as a Sports Nutritionist at the University of Georgia and Duke University, allowing me to work with a variety of clients. My goal is to make healthy eating second nature. You have a busy lifestyle, and I can provide you with the tools to maximize your health and performance while fitting your schedule.
(862) 217-5458 View (862) 217-5458
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Catherine Hart
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RD
Serves Area
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
My ideal client is engaged and ready to participate. I’m patient and happy to take the time to build trust and collaboration, but I prefer working with people who want to do the work and communicate. I hope to meet clients with varied nutrition needs who understand that change takes time.
(346) 517-5716 View (346) 517-5716
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Robin Decicco
Nutritionist/Dietitian, CHHC
Online Only
I am an expert in the areas of weight loss, label reading, gluten-free and other food allergies and teaching mindfulness related to eating patterns.I create meal and lifestyle plans to reduce symptoms of inflammatory conditions, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, forms of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. My program empowers individuals, families and groups to make smarter, more informed food decisions, leading to health, balance and longevity. I promote overall health through assisting clients and making informed food decisions by combining the most recent scientific findings with specific interventions that lead to health and balance.
I am an expert in the areas of weight loss, label reading, gluten-free and other food allergies and teaching mindfulness related to eating patterns.I create meal and lifestyle plans to reduce symptoms of inflammatory conditions, gastrointestinal and neurological disorders, forms of cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. My program empowers individuals, families and groups to make smarter, more informed food decisions, leading to health, balance and longevity. I promote overall health through assisting clients and making informed food decisions by combining the most recent scientific findings with specific interventions that lead to health and balance.
(201) 289-5984 View (201) 289-5984
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Lauren Cohen
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN
Online Only
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in weight management and weight loss, menopause and perimenopause nutrition, metabolic health, and GLP-1 support. I work primarily with women in midlife who are tired of the stress, confusion, and all-or-nothing thinking that often surrounds food and weight. My approach is practical, personalized, and evidence-based, focused on helping clients create realistic habits, structure, and routines that support long-term health and fit naturally into everyday life.
As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in weight management and weight loss, menopause and perimenopause nutrition, metabolic health, and GLP-1 support. I work primarily with women in midlife who are tired of the stress, confusion, and all-or-nothing thinking that often surrounds food and weight. My approach is practical, personalized, and evidence-based, focused on helping clients create realistic habits, structure, and routines that support long-term health and fit naturally into everyday life.
(551) 366-5956 View (551) 366-5956
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Eliza Heberlein
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Highland Park, NJ 08904
I work with adolescents and adults who are hoping to build a better relationship with food and their bodies. I spent 7 years working in a facility that provided inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for people healing from eating disorders; thus I have extensive experience helping people build skills and break down barriers so that they can reclaim their relationships with food. In my private practice, I have worked with clients who are healing from eating disorders, and those building new relationships with food having struggled with disordered eating, chronic dieting, and eating issues in general.
I work with adolescents and adults who are hoping to build a better relationship with food and their bodies. I spent 7 years working in a facility that provided inpatient, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient treatment for people healing from eating disorders; thus I have extensive experience helping people build skills and break down barriers so that they can reclaim their relationships with food. In my private practice, I have worked with clients who are healing from eating disorders, and those building new relationships with food having struggled with disordered eating, chronic dieting, and eating issues in general.
(732) 978-9137 View (732) 978-9137
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Haleigh Mann
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, LDN
3 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07105
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
Haleigh is a registered dietitian who is passionate about helping her clients discover their love for food and their bodies. Haleigh provides evidence-based nutrition education and works to empower clients to make realistic changes that work with their unique lifestyles and preferences. Haleigh approaches each client personally and individually. She has an anti-diet, all-foods-fit, trauma-informed approach to care. She enjoys the challenge of working closely with each client to meet their goals and live their best life while building a healthier relationship with food and their body.
(640) 209-4955 View (640) 209-4955
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Nutrition Center of Bergen County
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
As a Registered Dietitian I am passionate about providing personalized nutritional therapy to children, adolescents and adults. A skills based approach is used to create a healthy relationship with food. I do not believe in diets! You will begin on a healthy journey that will begin with developing an understanding of the role food plays in your life. Along the way, you will acquire skills necessary to make lifetime behavioral modifications to help improve or prevent such problems as Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cancers, Cardiovascular Disease, performance in sports/activities and self-image.
As a Registered Dietitian I am passionate about providing personalized nutritional therapy to children, adolescents and adults. A skills based approach is used to create a healthy relationship with food. I do not believe in diets! You will begin on a healthy journey that will begin with developing an understanding of the role food plays in your life. Along the way, you will acquire skills necessary to make lifetime behavioral modifications to help improve or prevent such problems as Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Cancers, Cardiovascular Disease, performance in sports/activities and self-image.
(973) 862-4835 View (973) 862-4835
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Eat Well Live Well, LLC
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RDN, CDN
1 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
I am passionate and committed to improving health and wellness through Integrative and Functional Nutrition principles and guidelines, which include in-depth nutrition history, assessment and providing personalized nutrition care plans that include- appropriate diet/meal plan, supplement recommendations, and life style modifications,etc. In the past 25 years I have helped many patients with Diabetes, Cardio Metabolic Syndrome, Weight management & Bariatric nutrition, Gastrointestinal disorders ,Food sensitivities, Chronic fatigue syndrome, etc . I am a believer of the Ayurvedic saying: "When the Diet is Wrong, Medicine is of No Use. When the Diet is Right, Medicine is of No Need."
I am passionate and committed to improving health and wellness through Integrative and Functional Nutrition principles and guidelines, which include in-depth nutrition history, assessment and providing personalized nutrition care plans that include- appropriate diet/meal plan, supplement recommendations, and life style modifications,etc. In the past 25 years I have helped many patients with Diabetes, Cardio Metabolic Syndrome, Weight management & Bariatric nutrition, Gastrointestinal disorders ,Food sensitivities, Chronic fatigue syndrome, etc . I am a believer of the Ayurvedic saying: "When the Diet is Wrong, Medicine is of No Use. When the Diet is Right, Medicine is of No Need."
(732) 709-1662 View (732) 709-1662
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Jenna Brown
Nutritionist/Dietitian, MS, RD, CSSD
3 Endorsed
Newark, NJ 07108
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
Jenna is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Specialist in Sport Dietetics. She focuses on fueling for exercise/athletic performance, health, and weight management. She utilizes a food first approach and recommends supplements as needed to fill in micronutrient gaps. She builds individualized nutrition plans for weight management, and body composition changes. She provides a judgement free zone where you can feel comfortable to share your goals, current dietary practices, and exercise regimen. Jenna believes there are no healthy and unhealthy, good or bad foods, rather every day foods and every now and then foods.
(351) 208-1409 View (351) 208-1409
FAQs - About Nutritionists and Dietitians

How can I find a dietitian or nutritionist in Succasunna?

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.