When what you’ve been doing isn’t working, it’s time to try something different.
Nutrition Counseling
Dietitian Services Covered by Insurance
If you’ve landed here you’re probably wondering what personalized nutrition counseling actually looks like, and whether it’s worth it. Here’s exactly what you can expect when you work with a registered dietitian.
Is Nutrition Counseling Right for You?
Nutrition counseling with a dietitian may be right for you if you:
- Feel bloated, tired, or uncomfortable after eating and can’t figure out why
- Are navigating perimenopause or menopause and feel like your body is changing
- Struggle with hormone imbalance, PCOS, thyroid issues, or irregular cycles
- Deal with insulin resistance, high cholesterol, or blood sugar concerns
- Have tried multiple approaches without lasting results
- Want a root-cause approach — not another generic meal plan
Not sure if your concern fits? Schedule a consultation and Julie will assess your full picture in your first session.
What’s Included in Nutrition Counseling?
Every client receives:
✓ Comprehensive health and symptom assessment
✓ Personalized nutrition and lifestyle plan
✓ Medical nutrition therapy when applicable
✓ Lab review and interpretation support
✓ Evidence-based supplement guidance via Fullscript
✓ Functional health testing when appropriate
✓ Ongoing plan adjustments as you progress
✓ Education on your specific health conditions
Functional health testing and supplements through Fullscript are available at additional cost. HSA and FSA funds are accepted for eligible services.
Medical Nutrition Therapy and Preventative Nutrition Counseling
Julie Pace, RDN provides two distinct types of nutrition counseling depending on your health needs and insurance coverage:
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a clinically based nutrition service used to treat specific health conditions including:
- Gut conditions such as IBS, SIBO, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis
- Hormone related conditions including PCOS and thyroid disorders
- Metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance, prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, and high cholesterol
- Perimenopause and menopause related health concerns
- Obesity and weight related metabolic conditions
MNT provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is covered by most major insurance plans including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare.
Preventative Nutrition Counseling
You don’t need a diagnosis to benefit from working with a registered dietitian. Preventative nutrition counseling is designed for women who want to:
- Understand how food affects their gut, hormones, and metabolism
- Get ahead of health concerns before they become diagnoses
- Optimize energy, digestion, and overall wellbeing
- Build sustainable nutrition habits based on their unique body
- Reduce long term risk of chronic disease through food and lifestyle
Coverage for preventative nutrition counseling varies by insurance plan. Benefits are verified before your first visit so you know exactly what to expect.
How Nutrition Counseling Works
Step 1 — Your Initial Consultation
Your first session is 60 to 75 minutes and sometimes longer depending on the complexity of your health history. This isn’t a rushed intake. Julie takes a deep dive into your symptoms, medical history, lab results, medications, supplements, food patterns, lifestyle, and goals. The goal is to understand the full picture of your health before making a single recommendation.
Step 2 — Your Personalized Nutrition Plan
Based on your assessment Julie builds a clear, customized nutrition and lifestyle plan designed specifically for your body, your health conditions, and your real life. If functional health testing is recommended those results are incorporated directly into your plan. No generic handouts, only guidance built around you.
Step 3 — Ongoing Support and Plan Refinement
Follow up sessions range from 30 to 60 minutes depending on your needs and where you are in your health journey. Your plan evolves as you do. Julie monitors your progress, answers your questions, and adjusts your nutrition strategy as your health changes, so you always have clear direction and never feel like you’re guessing what to do next.
Advanced Functional Health Testing
When standard labs don’t tell the full story Julie offers advanced functional health testing including:
- Gut microbiome analysis
- Comprehensive hormone panels
- Micronutrient status assessment
- Inflammatory markers
- Metabolic health markers
These tests provide a deeper level of insight into what’s actually driving your symptoms allowing for a precision nutrition plan backed by real data rather than guesswork.
Functional health testing is available at additional cost and recommended only when clinically appropriate.
Evidence-Based Supplement Guidance
Julie Pace, RDN takes a food-first approach to nutrition. Supplements are recommended only when clinically indicated, never as a replacement for real food or a one-size-fits-all protocol.
When supplements are appropriate Julie provides guidance through her Fullscript online dispensary, a professional grade supplement platform with access to high quality products at a discount.
FSA and HSA funds are accepted through Fullscript.
Areas of Specialization
Julie provides nutrition counseling for women in three interconnected areas:
Gut Health
IBS, SIBO, bloating, digestive conditions
Hormone & Perimenopause
PCOS, perimenopause, irregular cycles, thyroid
Metabolic Health
Insulin resistance, blood sugar, weight management
Insurance Coverage for Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition counseling with a registered dietitian is often covered by insurance and many women are surprised to find their sessions are fully covered.
Insurance is verified before your first appointment — no surprise billing ever. Coverage depends on your specific plan and diagnosis.
For functional lab testing and supplements through Fullscript, FSA and HSA funds are generally accepted.
Frequently Asked Questions About Nutrition Counseling
What happens during the first nutrition counseling appointment?
Your first session is 60 to 75 minutes — sometimes longer depending on the complexity of your health history.
How many nutrition counseling session will I need?
Every client is different. Most women start with sessions every two to four weeks for the first few months then transition to less frequent check ins as sustainable habits are established.
What do I need to bring to my first nutrition counseling appointment?
It helps to bring any recent lab work, a list of current medications and supplements, and a general sense of your typical eating patterns.
Does insurance cover nutrition counseling?
Yes. We are in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Coverage depends on your plan and diagnosis — benefits are verified before your first visit so there are no surprises.
How is working with a dietitian different from seeing a nutritionist?
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist holds a nationally accredited credential requiring a graduate degree, 1200+ hours of supervised clinical practice, and a national board exam. RDNs are the only nutrition professionals legally able to provide medical nutrition therapy for clinical conditions — and the only nutrition providers typically covered by insurance.
How do I get started with nutrition counseling?
Simply start the intake process onlione. Once insurance benefits are verified, we will call to schedule your appointment. No referral needed in most cases.
Ready to Get Started?
Most women pay little to nothing out of pocket. This is the first step towards better health.