Nutrition Counseling & Services

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What can a nutritionist do for me?
A nutritionist can help balance your diet to ensure that you are getting the right combination of vitamins and minerals to meet your health needs. If you have chronic conditions such as headaches, skin rashes, energy fluctuations, emotional swings, decreased immunity and other symptoms; they may be addressed through healthy nutrition. Calorie levels are provided to meet your activity level and weight goals.


2. Do you help with meal planning?
Yes, sometimes you just need some fresh ideas to get on track. This is especially helpful for special diets or food allergies and sensitivities.


3. Do you provide menus?
Menus can be provided based upon your needs and food preferences.


4. What can I expect in the Initial Appointment?
A health history will be taken based on your current health, family medical history, recent lab results, food preferences and aversions are also accounted for. Mutual goals are set and prioritized.


5. Do you customize recommendations for each person?
All recommendations are customized for each individual based on the information collected at the initial appointment and adjusted as needed in the follow-up appointments.


6. When are appointments available?
Day and evening appointments are available Tuesday through Friday or by special arrangement.


7. How do I schedule an appointment?
click here for contact information.


8. How do I find out if my insurance will cover my nutrition appointment?
You have two choices: 1) Call your insurance provider to see if they will reimburse for nutrition counseling or 2) If your provider is Premera, Regence, First Choice, or Aetna, call Sheri (206) 789-6440 to have her check your coverage.


9. How should I prepare for the initial appointment?
It's helpful to journal your food intake for a day that you work and a non-work day if your diet varies on those days.  Bring this food journal along with a list of medications, supplements and any recent lab results to the initial appointment. These instructions will be reviewed with you when you schedule an appointment.


10. Where can I take a grocery store tour?
Grocery store tours are available at the store of your choice within the Seattle area.


11. What is your cancellation policy?
Please give 48 hours notice if you cannot keep a scheduled appointment or you will be charged for the appointment. Once an appointment has been scheduled, this time has specifically been reserved for you.


12. Do you accept credit card payments?
Unfortunately not at this time. Please bring cash or check to pay for appointments, copays and supplements.


13. Are there any special discounts?
Yes, a 15% discount on individual appointments is provided for seniors (60 and older), employees of the Olympic Athletic Club and Azula Studio. Otherwise, the packages provide the best deal.  No further discounts are applied when purchasing a package because they are already discounted.
For more information about packages click here.