Insurance
This may surprise you!
In Pennsylvania many insurance plans completely cover nutrition counseling
That could mean our work together is 100% covered!
I am a dietitian covered by insurance and am in-network with most Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) plans, including Highmark and Capital Blue. I am also in-network with Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
If you would like to know what coverage your individual policy has, it is best to call the toll-free 800 number on the back of your insurance card for details.
They’ll ask you about my pricing; the maximum out-of-pocket cost for an initial consultation is $150 and follow-ups are $75-$112, depending on the length of the visit.
Referrals from medical providers can be faxed to 717-322-0696.
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How much will it cost?
A 1-hour initial consultation is $150, and follow-up appointments are $75-$112, depending on the length of the session.
In Pennsylvania, many healthcare plans cover Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) with no out-of-pocket costs, if your deductible has been met.
However, every individual insurance plan varies greatly, so please check with your individual plan on coverage specifics.
I am not a Medicare provider, as they do not cover nutrition counseling for my specialty areas.
What does a dietitian do?
At your initial consultation, I will review your medical history, lab values (if available) as well as your dieting history.
We will talk about your current schedule and set realistic, achievable goals that fit with your lifestyle.
I will provide you with recipes and meal ideas to support your goals, and provide access to meal logging software, should you choose this option.
What is Intuitive Eating?
Intuitive Eating is an evidenced-based, mind-body health approach, comprised of 10 Principles and created by two dietitians, Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch in 1995.
It is a weight-neutral model with a validated assessment scale and over 90 studies to date (Tribole 2017).
Essentially, Intuitive Eating is a personal process of honoring health by listening and responding to the direct messages of the body in order to meet your physical and psychological needs.
For more information, please visit: https://www.intuitiveeating.org
Please note: although Intuitive Eating may sound very appealing, it may not be right for you if you have a newly diagnosed eating disorder.
Initially, you may need more structured support to start healing. You and your therapist can decide when Intuitive Eating is an appropriate step in your recovery.
Where are you located?
We provide guidance to individuals located within the central Pennsylvania region.
However, we can also help clients in Maryland via telehealth services.
Is Intuitive Eating right for me?
Yes! Intuitive Eating is right for everyone, but you need to be ready to let go of dieting and embrace what is already inside of you.
Can you just tell me what to eat?
This is a trick question.
Of course I can just tell you what to eat, but that would be boring and essentially another form of a diet.
I would rather spend our time together working on ways to get you enjoying the foods you love in ways that feel good and in line with your health goals.
I can provide meal ideas and recipes to support these goals, but I rarely take pleasure in telling anyone exactly what to eat!
Can you recommend dietary supplements?
I will assess your current eating for any nutrition gaps that exist.
I will always try to meet dietary needs with food first, but if that isn’t possible, I can certainly recommend supplements.