INITIAL NUTRITION ASSESSMENT + MEAL PLANNING CONSULTATION

• • Most of the time spent in an initial assessment will focus on assessing the following:​ personal and family medical history, goals and concerns, nutritional habits and review of your current dietary intake, exercise and lifestyle habits, an extensive review of symptoms, disordered eating habits such as compulsive overeating or emotional eating, and readiness/motivation to change current habits.

• • Lab testing may be recommended but is not required.  Examples of testing include: food sensitivity testing, vitamin levels, genetic testing, organic acid panels, essential fatty acid panels, gluten intolerance, comprehensive stool analysis. These will be recommended only as needed or if requested and will be referred to other various practitioners.

• • At the end of your initial assessment, your next steps will be outlined and goals will be established. These may include initial dietary recommendations, laboratory testing, supplement prescriptions, and follow-up monitoring.

• • The second appointment is the “meal planning consultation” and will present all the details of your customized meal plan. The meal plan will outline your caloric requirements based upon your goals, macronutrient (carb, protein, fat) profiles, and other micronutrient (vitamin/mineral) recommendations. We will also review food group and serving recommendations for each category and determine the best strategy for you to implement.

Clients are always part of the goal setting process. Your readiness to change, acceptance of particular recommendations, and financial ability to continue with follow-up monitoring is discussed and considered.

*Upon scheduling your initial assessment, you will be emailed the required paperwork to be completed and returned to me at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. This enables me to better prepare for your consultation and provide the best service possible.