If you’re feeling overwhelmed by conflicting advice about kidney-friendly diets, you’re not alone. Many of my patients come to me after spending hours on Google, only to feel more confused and ready to throw in the towel.

As a Board-Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition, I’ve dedicated my career to helping people with kidney disease, and make intentional efforts to keep up to date on the most current recommendations. I understand the unique challenges you face and am here to provide clarity and support.

With this personalized guidance, you’ll follow the most up-to-date recommendations tailored to your body’s unique needs—no more guessing or struggling with overly restrictive diets.

For best results, most patients opt to meet with me at least 3 times: 1 Initial Appointment (75 minutes) and 2 Follow-Ups (30 minutes) over a period of 2-3 months (or however frequently they get blood work done).

I also have many patients that work with me long-term, for 6-12 months or longer.

At the end of our first appointment, we’ll discuss the type of support that best suits what you’re looking for.

Tuesdays: 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesdays of every month from 8am-3:30P.

Thursday: 3rd Thursday of every month from 8am-3:30P.

I do not have regular hours on weekends, but will book occasional sessions on a Saturday on a case-by-case basis.

I am available for telehealth and phone appointments M-F from 8am to 3:30P.

• Medicare

• Blue Cross

• Aetna

• Cigna

• United Healthcare

• Regence - can take clients 4/15/25

Absolutely! Your kidney nutrition plan should be personalized to YOUR unique needs, including your specific lab results. Without these, we’re in a sense, flying blind.

After booking your appointment, you’ll receive an invitation to join my Patient Portal. Through the portal, you’ll complete new patient paperwork and have the option to upload your lab results or any other documents for me to review before our meeting.

Although my specialty is kidney diseases, I also work with clients facing other health concerns. My areas of interest include diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and heart health, plant-forward nutrition, and general healthy eating. Currently, I only work with individuals aged 18 and older.

If your primary nutrition concern falls outside my expertise (such as pediatric nutrition), I’d be happy to help you find a provider who is better suited to your specific needs. And I know many!

Insurance does often cover the whole session, however, sometimes patients may still be responsible for out of pocket costs such as co-pays, co-insurance, and late cancellation/no-show fees.

Yes I absolutely do!

A superbill is a detailed invoice that patients use to get reimbursed by their insurance for out-of-network health care services. 

How it works 

1. The patient pays the healthcare provider directly.

2. The provider gives the patient a superbill.

3. The patient submits the superbill to their insurance company.

4. The insurance company reviews the superbill and determines the reimbursement.

5. The patient may be reimbursed partially or entirely.

What's on a superbill? 

• Patient's name, address, phone number, and date of birth

• Patient's insurance information

• Date of visit

• Procedure codes and descriptions

• Diagnosis codes and descriptions

• Modifiers

• Units or minutes

• Fees charged

No super deep meaning here. As a dietitian I really love my food-related puns and felt I owed it to myself to let that spill over into my business. And please don’t be mistaken, I don’t think I am rad, so much as nutrition is itself. It has the proven ability to nourish our bodies and help them function more efficiently, plus it’s delicious! I have been blessed to help enough people see such life-sustaining results, and that in itself is RAD.

• Initial assessments 75 min $200

• Follow-Up sessions 45 min $130

• Follow-Up sessions 30 min $90

I also offer equitable out-of-pocket rates for services. No income/financial information is required - this is an honor system. For more info go here.

RESCHEDULES: Patients are asked to arrive 10 minutes before their scheduled appointment time in order to complete the check-in process (unless forms were signed online prior). Patients arriving more than 20 minutes late will be required to reschedule their appointment to the next available opening consistent with the type of appointment requested.

CANCELLATIONS: The full session fee is charged for no shows and cancellations with less than 24-hour notice. In order for us to provide the best care, it is recommended that follow up appointments be kept.

As a courtesy to both your provider and other families, we ask that you cancel any scheduled appointment 24 hours in advance so that others may utilize this time. Failure to attend an appointment without a 24 hour cancellation is considered a NO SHOW.

NO SHOWS are charged the full amount for the session they booked. If you are charged the full cost of an appointment for not showing up or canceling in time, your insurance will not be billed. Your card on file will be billed.

Education: A Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) requires a master’s degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field.

Supervised Internship Hours: Unpaid internship of 1200 hours in community nutrition, food service management, and clinical nutrition.

Exam: Passing the National RD Exam through our accrediting agency, The Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Scope of Practice: Includes focus on providing personalized nutrition counseling, including dietary assessments, meal planning, and lifestyle modifications, often working with individuals seeking to improve overall health, manage chronic conditions, or address specific nutritional needs. Specifically includes providing Medical Nutrition Therapy, which includes creating meal plans for people with medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease, chronic kidney disease), and working in clinical settings (hospitals, healthcare facilities), public health, research, private practice, or food service management.

Education: A Nutritionist has education requirements that vary widely depending on the program that was completed. There are nutritionists that have impressively advanced degrees in nutrition, while others may have little formal education. Some hold credentials such as Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) or Certified Clinical Nutritionist (CCN), but are not as regulated as the RD/RDN credential with a governing body.

Exam: CNS take an exam from the American Nutrition Association.

Scope of Practice: A clinical nutrition specialist (CNS) typically also focuses on providing personalized nutrition counseling, including dietary assessments, meal planning, and lifestyle modifications, often working with individuals seeking to improve overall health, manage chronic conditions, or address specific nutritional needs, but generally cannot provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for complex medical conditions unless further licensed in their jurisdiction; their practice may include working in private practice, wellness centers, or community settings, depending on local regulations. 

Discussion

Truthfully, just about anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, even without formal certification. Really! If you read a food label out loud to someone, congratulations, you’re a nutritionist! As you can guess, depending on the medical condition, this can be a little concerning. Which is why I usually encourage those with advanced issues (kidney disease, diabetes, cancer) to be picky about who they seek out for nutritional guidance, and to opt for an RD first.

In such a growing climate of chronic diseases, there is a role we all play here as RD’s, CNS’s, and Nutritionists. A CNS or similar nutrition professional may not be able to work in the hospital setting, but they are still able to provide much needed access and guidance on nutrition education. And to be frank, there is no possible way to reach everyone in this community on my own (or even with other RD’s). We truly need all hands on deck! I hope you can see how we all play a vital role in serving our communities, whether we are Registered Dietitians or Nutritionists.