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Personalized nutrition counseling with Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
Get expert guidance for digestive issues, weight concerns, hormone balance, and more—from dietitians who take a whole-person, food-as-medicine approach. We offer virtual nutrition counseling across Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, and Arkansas.
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Medical Nutrition Therapy for Whole Body Health
At Core Nutrition Health and Wellness, we believe good nutrition is the foundation of optimal health. Our practice offers both in-person and virtual nutrition counseling so you can have easy access to expert nutrition care.
We provide medical nutrition therapy for chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, and digestive issues like IBS and reflux. We also help clients with weight management, hormone balance, and overall wellness—so you can feel your best, take control of your health, and support both your physical and mental well-being with expert, personalized care.
Dietitians Covered by Insurance
Most patients pay as little as $0 out of pocket for nutrition counseling.
Struggling With Digestive, Metabolic, or Hormonal Health?
Struggling with digestive issues, weight gain, hormonal imbalances, or concerns about your metabolic health? Feeling overwhelmed trying to eat healthy or manage your relationship with food?
You don’t have to figure it out alone. At Core Nutrition Health & Wellness, we offer personalized nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian to help you improve your health and feel your best. We empower you with the knowledge and support you need to make informed food choices and understand how your diet affects your overall well-being.
Healthy eating isn’t about perfection—it’s about progress, persistence, and having a personalized plan that works for you. And we’re here to guide you every step of the way.
Functional & Integrative Nutrition Services
Therapeutic Diets & Medical Nutrition Therapy for Chronic Conditions
Improve your health with medical nutrition therapy. Our dietitians use therapeutic diets including the DASH, Mediterranean, Low FODMAP, and Diabetes Meal Plans—to help manage insulin resistance, digestive issues, and weight concerns.
One-on-One Nutrition Counseling with a Registered Dietitian
Work one-on-one with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to understand your nutritional needs and achieve balanced nutrition. We help you heal your relationship with food and support long-term health goals using mindful eating and evidence-based strategies.
Virtual Nutrition Counseling: Meet with a Dietitian Online
Prefer to meet online? Our virtual dietitians provide expert care through secure telehealth appointments. We’re in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Medicare, Cigna, and more making personalized nutrition counseling accessible and affordable.
Specialty Lab Testing for Gut, Hormone, and Metabolic Health
Discover what’s driving your symptoms with speciality lab testing. We offer nutrigenomic testing, GI-MAP for gut health, DUTCH hormone testing, and micronutrient testing to assess nutritional status and metabolic health test for personalized insights.
Holistic Health Coaching & Functional Nutrition Plans
Support your mind and body with holistic wellness. Our holistic nutritionist provides holistic wellness plans to help reduce inflammation, balance mood, and ease chronic stress—naturally improving your physical and mental well-being.
Clean Supplements to Support Your Wellness Goals
While getting nutrients from whole foods is ideal, we help you choose safe supplements to fill nutrient gaps and enhance your overall wellness. We offer NSF-certified, Informed Choice, and vegan supplements—made with clean ingredients to support your health goals.
Julie Pace, RDN
Owner & Registered Dietitian Nutritionist at Core Nutrition Health & Wellness
Why Clients Trust Our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists
With over 25 years of experience in nutrition care, we believe in providing more than basic nutrition advice. We don’t hand you a generic meal plan with a list that says “eat this, not that,” and send you on your way.
Instead, we take the time to get to know you as a person—your goals, challenges, preferences, and health markers—then create a personalized nutrition and wellness plan that fits your lifestyle and supports your long-term health.
We use a functional and integrative approach that connects your diet, lifestyle, and health history to optimize your health and prevent chronic disease.
When you work with us, you get more than a meal plan—you get an advocate for your health. Start your personalized journey to a healthier life today.
How Our Nutrition Counseling Process Works
Step 1: Check Your Nutrition Counseling Coverage
Start by completing our intake form and booking your diabetes nutrition consultation. We’ll verify your insurance coverage within 24 hours and confirm your appointment if you’re in-network. If not, we’ll share details about our affordable self-pay options for personalized dietitian care.
Step 2: Book Your Initial Consulatation
Start with a comprehensive consultation with a registered dietitian nutritionist. We’ll review your current diet, exercise routine, medical history, and lab results—including A1C, fasting glucose, and lipid profile—to assess your metabolic health. You can securely upload recent labs through our HIPAA-compliant provider portal for personalized care.
Step 3: Meet with Your Dietitian
Get personalized 1:1 diabetes care with weekly sessions—online or in-person at our Ridgeland, MS, Birmingham, or Tuscaloosa, AL offices. Our expert dietitians empower you to make sustainable lifestyle changes that lower A1C, improve metabolic health, and regulate blood sugar. Through a holistic approach, we help you build healthier eating habits and support your overall physical and mental well-being.
Step 4: Build Healthy Habits That Last
Discover how to use food as medicine to balance blood sugar, prevent fatty liver, and reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease. Learn which foods support your energy, improve your health, and lower the risk of diabetes-related complications—so you can live a longer, healthier life.
Nutrition Therapy for Common Health Conditions
Digestive Health
Struggling with IBS-C, IBS-D, SIBO, Crohn’s, UC, chronic bloating, or constipation? Our gut health nutritionist and dietitians provide expert guidance to reduce symptoms, address nutrient deficienices, and improve digestive health to help you feel your best.
Diabetes Management
Manage diabetes effectively with personalized nutrition. Regulate blood sugar, lower your A1C, and reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications such as chronic kidney disease, inflammation, and neuropathy. Our tailored meal plans and expert guidance support your diabetes management goals.
Healthy Weight Loss
Achieve lasting weight loss with personalized nutrition plans designed by our nutritionist for sustainable weight loss to fit your lifestyle. We focus on balanced, nutrient-dense meals and sustainable habits that promote long-term results without restrictive dieting.
Cardiovascular Health
Support heart health with personalized nutrition strategies that help manage blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation. Our functional approach focuses on heart-healthy foods, balanced macronutrients, supplements (when beneficial), and lifestyle habits to optimize circulation and overall cardiovascular wellness.
Disordered Eating
We offer personalized nutrition counseling to help manage disordered eating behaviors, including binge eating, and support you in building a healthy relationship with food. Our approach focuses on healing and creating sustainable, balanced eating habits.
Pediatric Nutrition
Our pediatric nutritionist and dietitians provide personalized nutrition counseling for children, addressing concerns like ADHD, ADD, autism, and picky eating. Our goal is to support your child’s growth, development, and overall well-being with balanced, nutritious meal plans.
PCOS, Hormone Balance & Women's Health
We offer personalized nutrition counseling to support women’s unique health needs, including hormone balance, menstrual health, pregnancy, menopause, and more. Our tailored plans help optimize well-being at every stage of life.
Sports Nutrition
Our sports nutrition dietitians create nutrition plans designed to enhance performance, improve recovery, and support overall athletic goals. Whether you’re an amateur or a professional, we tailor nutrition strategies to help you reach your peak potential.
Why Personalized Nutrition Works
When it comes to lasting health, personalized care is best. That’s why our approach is never one-size-fits-all. Our registered dietitian nutritionists create personalized nutrition plans tailored to your nutritional needs and lifestyle, making it easier to eat well, feel better, and live a long, healthy life.
What You’ll Gain from Nutrition Counseling
With expert, individualized nutrition guidance from our registered dietitian nutritionist, you can achieve:
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Sustainable weight loss
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Improved gut health and digestion
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Balanced hormones and steady energy
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A reduced risk of chronic diseases like obesity, type 2 diabetes, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease.
Book your consultation today and take the first step toward better health with personalized nutrition counseling.
Your Nutrition Counseling Questions: Answered
Is nutrition counseling covered by insurance?
Yes! Most of our services—including nutrition counseling and medical nutrition therapy (MNT)—are covered by major insurance plans. This includes Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and more. Many clients pay little to no out-of-pocket cost.
What health conditions do you treat?
Our registered dietitians specialize in treating a wide range of conditions, including:
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Digestive issues (IBS, bloating, reflux)
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Hormonal imbalances (PCOS, thyroid, menopause)
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Metabolic disorders (diabetes, insulin resistance)
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Obesity and weight-related concerns
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Disordered eating and emotional eating
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Pediatric and adolescent nutrition needs
Do you offer virtual nutrition appointments?
Yes! We provide secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth appointments that deliver the same level of personalized care as our in-person sessions. Virtual visits are convenient and also typically covered by insurance.
What is Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)?
Medical Nutrition Therapy is a personalized, evidence-based nutrition service provided by a registered dietitian to help manage chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and GI conditions. It often includes lab review, meal planning, and education.
What is the difference between a dietitian and nutritionist?
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are licensed professionals with clinical training and national certification. Unlike general nutritionists, RDNs are qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy and are recognized by insurance providers.
How do I get started with nutrition counseling?
Start your intake online through HIPPA-compliant Healthie login patient portal. After the intake forms are completed, we’ll contact you to schedule your appointment.
Prefer to call? We’re happy to help:
📍 Tuscaloosa, AL – (659) 261-2515
📍 Ridgeland, MS – (601) 401-8329
We also help verify your insurance coverage and offer telehealth nutrition counseling throughout Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Arkansas—including cities like Birmingham, Mobile, Jackson, Gulfport, Little Rock, Orlando, Tampa, Miami, and more. Whether you’re at home or on the go, expert nutrition care is just one call or click away.
Your Path To Better Health Starts Here
Your journey to better health begins with a personalized nutrition consultation. During your first session, we’ll assess your diet, lifestyle, and lab results to create a customized plan tailored to your health goals. With ongoing support, you’ll stay on track and achieve lasting success.
Ready for a Lifestyle Change?
You deserve to feel your best and live a happy, healthy life. With personalized nutrition counseling, our registered dietitians empower you to make informed food choices that promote lifelong health and wellness.
Our Locations
Ridgeland, Mississippi
(Jackson Area)
700 Avignon Drive Suite C
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
(Birmingham Metro)
1857 Commons N Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35406
St. Petersburg, Florida
(Virtual/Telehealth only)
7901 4th St N Suite 300
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
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