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    What’s the difference between a Nutritionist, Health Coach, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST
    Qualifications
    • Minimum of bachelors degree from an accredited university with coursework in nutrition and dietetics designed by the national credentialing agency, ACEND.
    • Completion of a Dietetic Internship consisting of a minimum of 1200 hours of supervised practice.
    • Passed a national board exam.
    • Maintains continuing education credits to maintain Registration and Certifications. 
    Definition
    A qualified health professional who helps promote good health through proper nutritional habits.
    Legal Status
    • An expert in nutrition 
    • Registered with the Commission of Dietetics Registration (CDR)
    • Licensed to practice diet and nutritional consultation
    NUTRITIONIST or HEALTH COACH
    Qualifications
    • None required
    • In some cases it is a self-proclaimed title. 
    Definition
    Someone who works with food and nutritional science, aiming to prevent disease related to nutrient deficiencies.
    Legal Status
    Not legally accepted as an expert

    Nutrition Sessions: What to Expect

    • The initial one-hour appointment focuses on getting to know you and learning about your nutrition challenges and goals. During the assessment, you’ll be asked about your medical history, current physical activity, daily stressors, and sleep habits. Bring any relevant labs or blood work.
    • Follow-up appointments are usually weekly for at least 6-8 weeks, or longer if needed, to develop and sustain healthy behavior change around food and the body. Once a strong foundation is established, appointments move to bi-weekly check-ins.
    • During follow-ups, we’ll review therapeutic and behavioral change tools, sometimes involving nutrition activities at home. You’ll receive research-based nutrition education tailored to your needs.
    • Grocery shopping tours, food exposure, meal, or snack sessions can also be scheduled. Currently, on-site appointments are not available. cooking demos.

    What payment methods do you accept?

    Cash, checks, and all major credit cards are accepted as payment methods. While cash or check payments are possible, a credit card must be on file. Late cancellations or no-shows will only result in a charge per the cancellation policy.

    What is your Cancelation Policy?

    In the event of an unforeseen circumstance that prevents you from attending a scheduled session, kindly ensure that you cancel at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. Failure to do so may result in the incurrence of the full session rate. It is important to note that insurance does not cover cancellation fees. Therefore, if you do not cancel your appointment within 24 hours, you will be personally liable for the cost of the reserved session. 

    What is Danielle's education?

    Danielle earned her Bachelor of Science in Food & Nutrition from LaSalle University. She subsequently became a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist after completing her postgraduate work through the competitive Greater Los Angeles Veteran Affairs Healthcare System. Additionally, Danielle pursued advanced expertise and proficiency in the field of eating disorders through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) Foundation, becoming a Certified Eating Specialist (CEDS). She then received specialized training in the treatment and care of individuals struggling with eating disorders, with the objective of mentoring, educating, and encouraging other clinicians in the field. As a result, Danielle attained the Approved Consultant designation (CEDS-C) from the IAEDP Foundation and now trains other professionals on the complexities of eating disorders.

    Tell me more about the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp) Foundation.

    Established in 1985, iaedp (http://www.iaedp.com) provides educational programs and training standards for eating disorder specialists and other medical professionals caring for those suffering from the full spectrum of disordered eating. The group offers the most widely respected certification process for specializing in eating disorder treatment.
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