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Nutritional Counseling 504-214-5003 telephone |
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Treatment Individual Counseling Generally individual nutrition counseling is done on a one to one basis. Spouse, parent, guardian, loved one are invited in initially for introduction, questions, concerns. Initial
visits are one hour. During this time I will attempt to get to know the individual
and the concerns that bring that person to seek my services. Areas of particular
concern are medical status, current eating habits/struggles, emotional health, and
up-to-date changes in eating habits. Activity level, weight changes, and household
eating habits/tendencies will also be discussed. With an evaluation in progress,
recommendations will be made for follow up care with myself and or/other appropriate
health professionals. Referrals will be made if appropriate, recommendations are
made prudently. Generally,
follow up appointments are 30-45 minutes, on a weekly basis. Frequency and duration
of visits is recommended on an as needed basis, as perceived and discussed between myself
and the individual. Grocery
store visits are offered, as well. This can be very helpful when one is making
changes in eating habits, or if one finds the grocery particularly overwhelming.
Grocery store tours are conducted in a discrete manner. Therapeutic
Meal Experiences are often helpful for an individual working on recovery from an eating
disorder. A restauraunt or eating establishment is decided upon, based on
individual challenges. Walk
and Talks can be very fun and successful, accomplishing two things at once--
exercise and nutrition counseling. This is especially helpful for weight loss
individuals to get that cardio up. It is also helpful for people with a busy
schedule. Group
Education Real Life Nutrition also offers group nutrition education. Common audiences with Real Life are high school and college sport teams, classrooms of all grades, parents groups, medical school students, sororities, school faculties/coaches, clubs.
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