What I Offer
Dietetic & Nutrition Services
In addition to nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy, Gerling Dietetics and Nutrition is pleased to offer “Thrive in 25”, a monthly themed nutrition meal plan in addition calorie controlled meal planning service.
What is Nutrition Counseling?
Nutrition counseling involves evaluation of a person’s physical state with consideration to diet and lifestyle. The assessment is also based on various health needs in regard to nutrient requirements, exercise, and medical conditions. Based on this information, Gerling Dietetics & Nutrition will work with you to set achievable health goals. Meal plans and advice on various ways of maintaining these health goals throughout a lifetime are provided.
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy?
Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is an evidence based medical method to treat certain conditions through an individually tailored nutrition plan. MNT is ordered and approved by a primary care physician and implemented solely through a Registered Dietitian.
How do I Know It’s Right for Me?
- You are struggling to lose and manage your weight
- Desire to improve your fitness level for overall health or a particular sport?
- Understand nutrition needs for your family and how to balance those needs?
- Want to maximize your nutritional status and prevent diet-related diseases like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and obesity
- You are confused by all the “nutrition noise” about what to eat and want clear, realistic, simple guidelines to nourish yourself
Medical Nutrition Therapy is right for you if:
- You have pre-diabetes, diabetes, or gestational diabetes
- Need nutrition clearance for bariatric surgery or guidance after surgery
- Have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease
- Suffer from gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as GERD or Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Have food allergies and/or intolerances
- Struggle with overweight and obesity, for children and adults
- Are dealing with eating disorders and selective “picky” eating habits
Nutrition Counseling Services
Nutrition Counseling
- Adult and Pediatric Weight Management
- Body Composition Testing (% body fat, muscle mass, water; BMI, approximate Basal Metabolic Rate)
- Comprehensive nutrition assessment
- Healthy Eating Plans for Optimal Health and Disease Prevention
- Fitness and Sports Nutrition
- Metabolic Testing (to determine your specific Calorie needs – coming soon)
- Pregnancy and Infant Nutrition
- Preventative Health and Wellness
- Weight Gain
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Bariatric Surgery
- Diabetes: Prediabetes, Type 1, Type 2, Gestational Diabetes
- Eating Disorders
- Food Allergies and Intolerances
- GI Disorders (Celiac Disease, Colitis, Crohns Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
- Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure
- Kidney Disease
- Obesity: children and adults
- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
What to Expect
Initial and follow up sessions for nutrition counseling and MNT may include:
- Detailed review of your habits, lifestyle and medical history
- Discussion of nutrition related blood work and laboratory reports
- Review of eating habits and food logs
- Review of medications, dietary supplements, and over the counter medications
- Development of short and long-term goals
- Nutrition and health education
- Tailored meal and menu plan
- Identifying challenges and developing solutions for success
I Help You Build Healthy Habits & Realistic Routines
Gerling Dietetics & Nutrition provides personalized nutrition counseling for health and wellness, sports nutrition, and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for disease prevention and management. Working together we will assess your habits and lifestyle, medical history, and personal preferences that contribute to your overall health in order to construct a simple, realistic and practical nutrition plan tailored to your needs.
Fees
Nutrition Counseling and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
Individual appointments for nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy include an
initial 60-minute consultation and one 30-minute follow up appointment to guide you in making simple changes to improve your general health, your energy levels, and manage your weight.
Consultations include:
- Diet and lifestyle assessment to identify strengths/weaknesses in your current diet and lifestyle
- Short term goal development to meet your long-term nutrition/fitness/weight goals.
- Sample meal plan
Fee: $150 for initial consultation (60 minutes) $50.00 for follow up (30 minutes – total follow up appointments to be determined based on needs and progress)