FAQ’s

Do you take insurance?

Able Health & Wholeness does not currently accept insurance. If approved by your doctor and insurance, HSA may be applied.

Some insurance plans will cover Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for Diabetes or Kidney disease. If you are interested in nutrition services that are covered by insurance, we recommend speaking with your Physician about outpatient services that may be available through a local hospital outpatient program.

 

What is the difference between a ‘Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist’ and a ‘Nutritionist?’

Registered Dietitian

‘Registered Dietitian’ (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/N) is a legally protected title for a professional expert in the field of Nutrition.

In order to gain the title one must:

  • Earn a Bachelor of Science degree and receive a verification statement from an ACEND-accredited program (includes rigorous course work in Food & Nutrition Sciences, Foodservice Systems Management, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, and Physiology.) *Effective January 1, 2024 - a Graduate Degree will be required to be eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) exam.

  • Complete an ACEND-accredited supervised practice Dietetic Internship program of at least 1200 hours experience in a variety of settings (i.e. clinical inpatient/outpatient, pediatrics, public health, community and school nutrition).

  • Pass the CDR’s Dietetic Registration Exam.

  • Maintain licensure in state of practice.

  • Earn approved continuing education (75 units/5 years).

  • Abide by written code of ethics and scope of practice.

  • An RD is eligible for employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, school systems, food industry jobs etc.

Nutritionist

There is no legal precedent for the term ‘Nutritionist’ by itself.

  • No formal education is required.

  • No code of conduct or standards of practice established.

  • Anyone can call themselves as a ‘Nutritionist,’ with or without formal training, experience, or expertise.

  • Dependent on state laws, may be illegal to provide counsel for medical nutrition therapy.

*For our client’s safety and best practices, we assure all Able Health & Wholeness nutrition counseling and MNT is provided by credentialed practitioners with the ‘RD’ or ‘RD/N’ credential.

 

How do I know if I’m a good fit for Able?

Able Health & Wholeness services women who are done with temporary quick- fixes, fads, and phases. We want to work with you at the time you’re ready to focus in on your health journey and embrace accountability to make lasting changes!

Areas of focus include:

  • Food Freedom

    • End yo-yo dieting

    • Improve relationship with food

    • Applied Intuitive Eating to move away from restrictions and binge habits

      *Able Health & Wholeness is not an eating disorder recovery program. Please refer to https://map.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ for a local treatment center.

  • Heart Health (i.e. elevated blood pressure, cholesterol, triglycerides)

  • General Weight Management (from a non-diet approach)

  • Plant-Based (Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian)

  • Holistic Lifestyle Coaching (for busy women looking to bring more balance and health to daily lifestyle)

 

What is your cancellation policy?

We ask that you kindly provide at least 24 hours notice for a cancellation. If cancelling within 24 hours but before the appointment window, you will be charged a cancellation fee of $35.

No-call/no-shows will be charged the full out-of-pocket fee for their appointment.

Thank you for your courtesy and understanding on this matter.

 

Are you affiliated with any health food, product, or supplement companies?

No.