1:1 Counseling

Personalized nutrition counseling for lasting change

Achieve lasting change with personalized 1:1 nutrition counseling from Modern Nutrition NW. A tailored approach combines medical nutrition therapy with patient-centered care, helping you address your unique needs and goals for improved long-term health.

Krista preparing a well thought-out and planned healthy meal.
What to Expect

A comprehensive, personalized approach to your health and wellness

We'll begin by thoroughly reviewing your medical history, health concerns, and personal goals. Our discussion will cover a range of topics, such as meal planning strategies, understanding fullness and hunger cues, and navigating lifestyle challenges. We’ll address your unique needs, whether it's managing diabetes, heart health, or recovering from disordered eating.

Sessions incorporate evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including CBT, DBT, ACT, and CFT, to support your journey. With tailored recommendations and skill-based counseling, we’ll focus on promoting sustainable health behaviors that make you physically and mentally good.

Benefits of 1:1 Nutrition Counseling

Understand Body Diversity: Learn about the natural variations in body weight, shape, and size.

Embrace Intuitive Eating: Develop skills to recognize and honor your hunger and fullness cues.

Food Neutrality: Avoid labeling foods as "good" or "bad."

Implement Joyful Movement: Discover ways to incorporate physical activity that you enjoy.

Navigate Lifestyle Challenges: Address time, finances, and social support barriers.

Common Concerns We Address

  • Disordered eating or eating disorder recovery
  • Managing diabetes effectively
  • Heart-healthy nutrition, including managing high cholesterol and high blood pressure
  • Developing meal-planning strategies
  • Recognizing and responding to fullness and hunger cues
  • Understanding and embracing body diversity
  • Practicing food neutrality and moving away from labeling foods as "good" or "bad"
  • Incorporating joyful movement and physical activity that you enjoy
  • Navigating lifestyle challenges and barriers such as time, finances, and social support
  • Addressing food sensory concerns

Topics We May Discuss

  • Meal planning strategies
  • Understanding fullness and hunger cues
  • Set point weight theory
  • Navigating lifestyle challenges and barriers
  • Addressing food sensory concerns
  • Managing diabetes and heart health through nutrition
  • Coping with disordered eating and eating disorders

A modern approach to nutrition that goes beyond traditional diet plans

Education alone may not be enough to create lasting change, but a dedicated, personalized plan with ongoing support can make a long-term difference. The MNNW approach incorporates additional counseling skills and techniques to help you understand your food, nutrition, and body diversity behaviors. By working together, you'll discover a sustainable way of eating that aligns with your needs, goals, health circumstances, and values.

FAQs

A few frequently asked questions from previous counseling clients. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.

What is a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), and how is that different from a nutritionist?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, RDN, is a legally protected title for credentialed practitioners who have been trained in the field of food and nutrition science. Learn more about RDNs and NDTRs via EatRight.org.

Why see a dietitian?

If you are seeking guidance with food and nutrition, a registered dietitian nutritionist specializes in providing personalized nutrition care plans. Nutrition support is a valuable resource for those seeking preventive care and/or to address specific nutrition-related diagnoses such as diabetes, hypertension, etc. 

Blog

Latest entries

Explore food, nutrition, and body diversity in these latest entries from the Modern Nutrition NW Journal

Non Perishable Food for Camping With Menu

For the past several summers at least one of our camping trips we have been without the convenience of a cooler due to the remote location of our camping adventures. Menu planning for several days with no refrigeration can be a little challenging, especially if you want to look forward to what you’ll be eating. I’m sharing my three day menu of non perishable food for camping that takes into consideration both nutrition and taste.

Toppings for Smoothie Bowls to Boost Fiber and Protein

When putting together your smoothie bowl the options are endless. You can get really creative with it by considering different flavor combinations, texture, appearance and nutrition. Here are my top 4 toppings for smoothie bowls that always deliver on taste, texture, aesthetics and give me a boost of fiber and protein...

What to Eat Before Running a 10k

If you are preparing to run a 10k and looking to optimize your performance we need to talk about pre-race nutrition. Distance running is an energy demanding sport and understanding your fueling needs, both in training and on race day, is critical to sustain long runs and prevent injury. Knowing what to eat before running a 10k allows you to go into the race feeling confident and prepared.

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