A. A Registered Dietitian (RD) needs a minimum of 4-year MS degree from an accredited university, 1-year hospital internship, to pass the registration exam, and accumulate Continuing Education Credits every year to remain up-to-date with research. RD is a professionally recognized title. You may not call yourself a Registered Dietitian without credentials.

A nutritionist may be a Registered Dietitian, someone who has read a diet book, taken a 6-week Internet course, bought a doctorate online, or a multi-level supplement salesperson. Nutritionist is not a protected professional title.

A. No, I do not take insurance.  However, I do give a Superbill for insurance reimbursement. Many of my clients are reimbursed through their health plan or flexible spending allowance. Please call your health plan to find out what is covered. I remind my clients that fitting into your clothes (and not having to purchase new larger sizes!) will save my fees many times over.

A. If you follow your meal plan, you can lose up to 5 lbs in the first week and 2 lbs per week afterwards, without feeling hungry.

A. No, your doctor will give you a copy of your lab values for me to examine.

A. No. Each meal plan is well balanced, which means including good carbs like vegetables, beans, fruit and whole grains and all their vitamins and anti-oxidants. The portions will ensure weight loss without you feeling deprived.

A. Yes. At the first meeting, all can be present for each member of the family, so I can plan similar meals eaten together. Thereafter, each person is seen separately to ensure confidentiality.

A. Yes. I will request permission to submit a report to your doctor, as health providers are usually happy to know that you taking steps to improve your health.