Frequently Asked Questions

When can I see you?

My hours at Embrace/1Self are currently Tuesdays from 10-2 and Thursday mornings from 8-12.

Do you work with men and children as well?

Yes!

Do you take insurance?

Yes, I take most insurances. You can call your insurance or look online to see what benefits your plan has to cover nutrition services with a dietitian. Most plans cover anywhere from 3 visits to unlimited!

What’s the difference between a Registered Dietitian and a Nutritionist?

A Registered Dietitian goes through years of schooling and training in nutrition, biochemistry, food science, counseling, etc and earns a graduate degree. They must complete an unpaid 1,000 hour internship in clinical dietetics, community nutrition, food service management, and an elective (I did a business rotation). After completing both the schooling and the internship, they are prepared to sit for the extremely intense and difficult RD exam. Once passed, candidates become Registered Dietitians and can keep that credential by taking 75 credits of continuing education every 5 years.

In contrast, a nutritionist can be certified by a 6 week online program. Or they can have a 6-pack, take to instagram with some before and after photos and call themselves a health coach or nutritionist. A nutritionist is not a regulated title. (This said, a Certified Nutrition Specialist CNS has similar training to a Registered Dietitian but cannot yet get credentialed with insurance.)

How does this work? Will I get a meal plan or do macros or something else?

It completely depends! Every person is different and I believe every plan should be customized to YOU! I will listen to you during our initial consultation together and by the end of our session, give you a plan that I think will help you move the needle the most towards your particular goal(s). I have meal plans that I use as a framework and I also like to do macros with people (particularly athletes or those that really like the numbers). Depending on your situation, you may need to eat for a condition (lowering A1C or improving cardiac markers for example) and we will come up with an eating pattern that you can have success with. Many providers feel like one way is superior to another, but I truly believe it is up to you, your goals, and what resonates with you. My ultimate goal is for you to have a healthy relationship with food and get to your nutrition related goals in a sustainable way.

Do you see eating disorders?

I primarily work with Binge Eating Disorder and ARFID. I want more formal training before I start seeing Anorexia or Bulimia, but that will be coming soon.

Where do we meet?

We will meet at Embrace Family Medicine at 1502 SE 28th St Suite 2 in Bentonville. You also have the option if needed to schedule a virtual session.

I’ve tried everything to lose weight and nothing has worked long-term. Why would it be any different working with you?

Because I don’t believe in diets at all. I know they don’t work in the long-term. I am not going to give you another diet. We are going to work together to see what you default to. What are your current habits? And then from there we will make tweaks and changes that you actually enjoy and can do long-term. As you start to change your habits, weight loss becomes a natural by-product. I would say the majority of my clients would say that losing weight was not painful and extremely rigid/restrictive. I can help you find sustainable, long-lasting results. And we will work together to improve your relationship with food along the way.