A Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) is a licensed nutrition expert who has completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition, 1,000+ hours of supervised practice, and passed a national board exam. RDs are legally qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, and they work in hospitals, private practice, and clinical settings. Importantly, most health insurance providers only cover nutrition services when they are delivered by a Registered Dietitian.

In contrast, the title “Nutritionist” is not legally regulated in many states, meaning anyone can call themselves a nutritionist regardless of education or certification. Some states offer credentials such as Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN), which require advanced degrees and supervised practice hours, but their scope of practice is still not as broad as that of an RD.

Our nutrition programs are grounded in the latest science and evidence-based counseling strategies to support lasting, sustainable change. Rather than relying on rigid meal plans—which research shows are often short-term solutions—we work collaboratively with clients to co-create personalized nutrition strategies during sessions that fit their lifestyle, preferences, and goals.

Throughout the process, we empower clients with practical tools and guidance to build long-term healthy habits. This includes access to our registered dietitian-approved recipe library, individualized nutrition education, and ongoing support tailored to each client’s unique needs.

All consultations are held virtually, so no need to commute!     

Your appointment time is reserved exclusively for you.

To respect the time of both patients and providers, appointments must be canceled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance. All scheduling changes must be made through the Practice Better patient portal/app.

Appointments that are missed (no-show), rescheduled, or canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice will incur a $120 fee. This fee is not billable to insurance and is the patient’s responsibility.

If you join your session within 15 minutes of the scheduled start time, the session may still take place, but will end at the originally scheduled time.

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late, the appointment will be considered a no-show, and the $120 late cancellation/no-show fee will apply.

We understand that unexpected emergencies can occur. Exceptions may be made at the provider’s discretion in cases of genuine emergencies.

Coverage depends on your insurance plan and benefits. We accept various insurance providers, and many of our services may be covered under Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) or preventive care. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to verify your benefits, or we can assist you in checking coverage before your first appointment.     

Our self-pay options are as follows:

$150 per initial consultation (60 minutes)

3-month package:  $1,800 ($150 per session)

6-month package: $2,880 ($120 per session)

Please click the “Learn More” button above for additional information about how our Self-Pay option works.

Most clients do not need a referral to access nutrition or medical services. However, if you're using insurance, some plans may require a referral or diagnosis code. We recommend checking with your insurance provider to confirm.

Both REGEN and REVIVE are virtual, evidence-based nutrition programs at Hygeia Wellness. Each program includes personalized care with a registered dietitian and offers both insurance billing and self-pay options. The main difference is the primary focus of the program.

REVIVE focuses on improving cardiometabolic health. Cardiometabolic conditions refer to a group of health issues related to how the body regulates blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, liver health, hormones, and metabolism, which can increase the risk of heart disease and metabolic disorders over time. These conditions often develop gradually and are strongly influenced by nutrition, physical activity, sleep, and lifestyle habits.

REVIVE supports individuals managing conditions such as PCOS, menopause-related metabolic changes, hypothyroidism, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and MASLD (Metabolic Dysfunction–Associated Steatotic Liver Disease). It is also designed for individuals who want to prevent cardiometabolic conditions by improving their nutrition, exercise habits, and overall lifestyle before disease develops. Additionally, REVIVE supports patients interested in plant-based nutrition as part of improving metabolic health.

REGEN is our weight management and weight optimization program. It is designed for individuals seeking structured support for sustainable weight loss and improving body composition. Some patients in REGEN may also have cardiometabolic conditions, which often improve as nutrition, weight, and physical activity habits improve, but the primary focus of this program is evidence-based weight management.

Both programs emphasize nutritional adequacy as the foundation of health. We focus on helping patients consistently meet their needs for core essential nutrients that are commonly lacking in modern diets, and gradually build toward diet optimization over time. Rather than restrictive dieting, our approach prioritizes sustainable changes that support long-term metabolic health.

That’s completely okay. Your nutrition plan is personalized and co-created with your provider, so your food preferences, cultural foods, dietary restrictions, allergies, and lifestyle are always taken into account.

We have experience working with patients with a wide range of dietary restrictions and medical conditions, including celiac disease, IBS, food allergies, and food intolerances, among others. Our goal is to build a way of eating that is both nutritionally adequate and realistic for you to maintain long-term.

Whether you follow a plant-based diet, need to avoid certain foods for medical reasons, or simply have personal food preferences, we will work together to create strategies that support your health goals while still fitting your lifestyle. We also provide access to our registered dietitian–approved recipe library to help you find meal ideas that align with your needs.

Yes. Throughout the program, we provide evidence-based educational materials and resources tailored to your specific health goals and needs. These materials are selected to align with your individual situation, whether you are working on weight management, improving cardiometabolic health, managing a specific condition, or optimizing your overall nutrition.

Our goal is not only to guide you during sessions, but also to help you build a deeper understanding of nutrition and lifestyle habits so you can make confident, informed decisions outside of appointments. Educational resources may include practical guides, tools, and materials designed to support the strategies we discuss together during your sessions.

That’s completely okay. We meet our patients where they are and work together to find strategies that fit your lifestyle, budget, cooking experience, and schedule. You don’t need to be an experienced cook to make meaningful improvements to your nutrition.

During your sessions, we’ll explore practical options that work for you—whether that means simple meals, quick recipes, grocery store shortcuts, convenient healthy options, or strategies for eating well when relying on prepared or restaurant foods. Our goal is to help you build habits that are realistic and sustainable, not to require a level of cooking that doesn’t fit your life.

Our goal is to help you develop a better understanding of your eating patterns and how they affect your health. For many patients, food logging can be a helpful tool because it gives both you and your provider an objective view of what you’re eating. This can help us identify patterns that may contribute to weight gain, weight loss resistance, nutrient gaps, or nutrients that may be consumed in excess and are associated with chronic disease risk.

That said, food logging is not for everyone. Some patients benefit from more detailed tracking, while others do better with different forms of self-monitoring. Depending on your goals and preferences, we may use other strategies to help increase awareness of eating habits and lifestyle patterns.

The purpose of self-monitoring is not perfection—it’s to build awareness and insight, so we can make informed adjustments together and help you move toward your goals in a sustainable way.

That’s very common, and we regularly work with patients who travel frequently or have busy and unpredictable schedules. During your sessions, we will work together to co-create strategies that fit your lifestyle, including travel, work demands, and changing routines.

Our goal is to help you build flexible and sustainable habits that can adapt to different environments—whether you’re eating at restaurants, staying in hotels, navigating airport food options, or managing irregular meal times. Many of our patients travel often, and we’ve helped them develop approaches that allow them to maintain progress while still accommodating their schedules and lifestyle.

GLP-1 medications can be helpful tools for weight management and blood sugar control, but they are most effective when combined with appropriate nutrition and lifestyle support. Working with a registered dietitian can help ensure that you are meeting your nutritional needs while your appetite and eating patterns change on medication.

Many people taking GLP-1 medications unintentionally eat too little protein, fiber, or other essential nutrients, which can lead to issues such as muscle loss, fatigue, digestive discomfort, or nutrient deficiencies. A registered dietitian can help you structure your nutrition so that you continue to support metabolic health, muscle preservation, and overall nutritional adequacy while the medication does its job.

Dietitian support can also help with managing side effects, improving diet quality, building sustainable habits, and maintaining results long-term, especially if medication doses change or are eventually discontinued. The goal is to help you get the best possible results while protecting your long-term health.

Many diets focus primarily on restriction—what to cut out, how much to limit, and how quickly weight can be lost. While this approach can sometimes produce short-term results, it often fails to address the deeper factors that shape our relationship with food. Emotional triggers, environmental cues, stress, routines, and social dynamics all influence eating behavior. When these underlying drivers aren’t addressed, restrictive diets often act as a temporary fix rather than a lasting solution.

REGEN takes a more comprehensive approach. The program looks beyond calorie restriction to understand the emotional, environmental, and behavioral patterns that influence eating habits. By addressing these root causes, we help patients develop strategies that support more sustainable change over time.

We also recognize that meaningful behavior change takes time. The brain needs time to adapt as new habits and neural pathways are formed. Highly rigid or restrictive approaches often ignore this process, which can lead to rebound eating, weight cycling, and frustration when the diet inevitably becomes difficult to maintain. Over time, repeated cycles of restriction and regain can make long-term weight management even more challenging.

Another key difference is that patients have direct access to a qualified registered dietitian with clinical training and real-world experience. Rather than navigating weight loss alone or following generalized diet plans, patients receive individualized guidance, accountability, and ongoing support from a healthcare professional who can adapt recommendations based on their unique needs, health history, and goals.

Instead of focusing on short-term restriction, REGEN emphasizes gradual, sustainable change—helping patients build healthier patterns that support metabolic health and long-term success.