PERSONALIZED NUTRITION
Discover a healthier, more fulfilling life with personalized nutrition counseling.
We prioritize holistic well-being and a multifaceted approach to achieving overall health versus traditional weight-loss methods.
In this approach, weight is not viewed as a health behavior. Interventions focus on a variety of foods, listening to hunger and fullness cues, reviewing labs, adopting habits like sleep hygiene and self-care, and engaging in physical activity. While weight changes may vary throughout the process, our main goal is to help individuals develop a positive and sustainable relationship with food and their bodies, promoting long-term health and wellness.
A common misconception is that a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) will remove ALL of your favorite foods – but I cannot emphasize enough, that is NOT how I will work with you! You can expect me to help you look for realistic solutions that put joy INTO your lifestyle. And above all else, I value your input and expertise about yourself, because you are the one that knows yourself best.
My approach prioritizes holistic health, recognizing that well-being encompasses more than just weight. We create a stigma-free environment that promotes body positivity and self-acceptance while delivering evidence-based care that leads to positive, long-term health outcomes. Our services are inclusive and personalized, empowering clients to make choices that align with their unique goals and values.
Personalized Nutrition Areas of Specialization
Cardiovascular health
Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, post-stroke and surgical recovery, and heart disease prevention.
Blood glucose control
Types I and II diabetes, pre-diabetes and overall diabetic prevention.
Metabolic syndrome
Lifestyle treatment for insulin resistance with management of other risk factors within the criteria for diagnosis.
Sports nutrition for recreational athletes
Evaluation of energy demands as it relates to seasonal training and performance.
Chronic disease prevention
Using Health At Every Size (HAES®) and anti-inflammatory diet approaches, I honor cultural food preferences, focus on diet quality and other nutrition-focused behaviors that are strong indicators of overall health (e.g., mindfulness, body awareness, and food environment). The goal of a chronic disease prevention program is not to reduce BMI. While some might report BMI-reductions from following chronic disease prevention programs, BMI is not a representation of your overall health. Those who have completed my chronic disease prevention programs do report having healthier dietary habits and a better responsiveness to appetite-cues.
Disordered eating intervention
With a gentle approach using the intuitive eating framework, I help repair impaired relationships with food when clients are experiencing any of the following: chronic weight fluctuations, frequently skipping meals, have anxiety/guilt/shame associated with certain foods, have rigid ritualistic behaviors surrounding food and exercise, and either orthorexia or Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder (OSFED). It is strongly encouraged that clients seek additional intervention with a licensed mental health therapist trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in conjunction with this medical nutrition therapy.
Eating disorder treatment and recovery
I am an integral part of patients’ medical teams in the treatment and recovery of eating disorders. I provide outpatient care for patients under continuous medical supervision with their physician and ED-therapist and who have been clinically diagnosed with anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating disorder. In order to start services, I require that your Physician/Practitioner submit a referral using my MNT referral form.
Emotional eating patterns
I aim to help clients who desire a healthy relationship with food to subscribe to the Satter approach to eating, “… being positive, comfortable, and flexible with eating as well as matter-of-fact and reliable about getting enough to eat of enjoyable and nourishing food.” — Ellyn Satter Institute. To achieve this, I utilize the intuitive eating framework and a Health At Every Size (HAES®) approach.
Gastrointestinal disorders (IBD/IBS)
I provide MNT for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), such as crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, with a gut healing program when in remission and symptom management during flare-ups. I also provide MNT for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – I treat all types, IBS-D, IBS-C, IBS-M, IBS-U, using the low FODMAP approach and food elimination as it may relate to other food allergies, intolerances and/or sensitivities.
Perinatal Nutrition
Pre-conception support, support with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), achieving a healthy pregnancy, and medical nutrition therapy for gestational diabetes.
Online Nutrition Counseling is for you if:
You are trying to prevent illness or have a diagnosis that you would like help in managing
You have tried many approaches before to make dietary improvements but cannot seem to make them stick
You might already be working with other practitioners and need to partner with an RDN to manage your medical condition
You want someone with a friendly, caring and compassionate style
What to Expect with Personalized Nutrition:
- Implement a balanced nutritious lifestyle that aligns with your health goals and keeps the joy of eating front and center
- Really improve the way you are feeding yourself without removing your favorite foods. (You can have both!)
- Create streamlined systems that improve accountability, productivity and healthful behaviors
- Improve how you think and feel about food and make intentional choices that are not ridden with guilt
- Do away with another restrictive diet
- Adopt a “growth mindset” and/or want to continue learning more.
“Thank you so much, Marissa! I feel hopeful and excited about this and about trying to eat healthy for the first time in a long time. You are so kind and knowledgeable and I really felt heard. I’m definitely going to add in these things 😃 Thrilled to be a part of the program.” — Mary M.
“Thank you for giving me the confidence, Marissa, that I need to remember who I am and to keep going with this. I really appreciate our time together and work.”
— Justin P.
“You really have a talent to bring nutrition education into a format that is easy to understand and motivates me to try to hit tricky goals, like fiber, that I’d otherwise not think about. I’m really going to miss your down to earth, no fuss advice!” — Daisy P.
How It Works
Get expert, evidence-based support to level up your relationship with food.
1. Initial Session (60 minutes): We will delve into your health history and eating habits while discussing your main nutrition concerns. From this, I’ll outline a roadmap to achieve your health goals.
2. Follow-Ups (45 minutes): Together, we’ll create a feasible plan that builds upon previous sessions. We will address your goals in phased approaches during subsequent sessions.
3. Session Frequency: Our meeting frequency depends on your nutrition status. Typically, we will work weekly, bimonthly, monthly or quarterly (maintenance).
4. Telehealth: I exclusively offer telehealth visits, providing effective and convenient sessions from any location – be it home, work, or elsewhere.
Why Should I Do Online Nutrition Counseling with REVV Health?
It’s Personal
I take your health personally and treat your problems like they are my own. I can problem-solve for nearly any nutrition goal and people walk away having a practical, doable plan of action whether they meet with me once or for years. I work with all types of populations, and enjoy building relationships that grow along with your health and nutrition. Read more about my philosophy.
It’s Empowering
You are in the driver’s seat of your health; I am merely your guide. Using this engine analogy, I help you shift gears from 1st to 2nd to make incremental progress — and there are also times when we need to slow down. My ultimate goal is to help you strive to do the best that you can with whatever tools are at your disposal. I empower YOU to take the reins of control back and aim to teach you how to manage your nutritional life independently.
Book Online Nutrition Counseling
BOOK AN APPOINTMENT
You can book a virtual appointment for nutrition counseling at your convenience. Meetings are conducted via video visits from your computer or mobile device, so that you can enjoy the comfort and time savings of being in your home. For first time clients, you will need to provide some information prior to the visit. View pricing and packages below.
SCHEDULE A DISCOVERY CALL
For those desiring further information, you are welcome to schedule a 15-minute discovery call. Upon booking you will be prompted to complete an inquiry form. During this call, I answer any questions and provide more detail regarding my counseling sessions. There is no obligation and scheduling is simple.
After booking a nutrition counseling session, you will receive my step-by-step onboarding guide, which will prompt you to complete any pending items prior to meeting.
Payment and Insurance Info for Nutrition Counseling
Insurance
REVV Health is in-network with all Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Payers.
For those with other insurance, we provide a superbill for out-of-network (OON) reimbursement. We can verify your benefits for FREE!
For ALL patients, it is your responsibility to call your insurance regarding coverage.
We have a handy cheat sheet for questions to ask your insurance company.
While calling your insurance is NOT required to start nutrition counseling sessions, it is your responsibility to know what is and is not covered.
Payment
For BCBS insurance holders, I retain a card for visit bookings but will not charge unless services are not covered. Before any charge, I always reach out to discuss with you.
For non-BCBS insurances, full payment or a custom payment plan is required before scheduling. I’ll submit a superbill to your insurance after both the session and payments are completed.
When booking, Practice Better requests secure online payment via Square, accepting credit cards and FSA/HSA cards. I can also accept a bank transfer or checks payable to REVV Health, LLC. Remember, you are responsible for any uncovered charges.
FAQ
Do you accept referrals for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) by Physicians, Dentists and other practitioners (such as SLP, OT, NP, and therapists)?
Yes! I welcome referrals for patients. Please have your physician, dentist or practitioner complete this MNT Referral Form.
Can I send a message to you anytime?
If you are a current client, you have access to the Practice Better Client Portal and Better App, where you can send me secure messages at any time! I will respond within 48 hours to your messages. If you are not a current client, kindly start with my inquiry.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
Do you interpret labs?
Yes – I welcome lab work. You will be able to upload your labs into our secure client portal so that we can store baseline values and work together toward improvements.
Do you have a nondiscrimination policy?
Revv Health is an equal opportunity employer. I am committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment to all clients and support staff working with us at Revv Health. Revv Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. If you have questions regarding my nondiscrimination policy, please contact me.
What if I’m running late? Or need to reschedule?
No problem! Just let me know by emailing or calling (you will have this information once you are an established client), or chatting through the Better app. If you are running more than 15 minutes behind, we might need to reschedule the visit.
If you need to reschedule your appointment and I can find a spot in that same week M-F for which your appointment is scheduled, I am happy to move the session to your desired time at no cost. Otherwise, please note, my cancellation policy will be applied.
What if your calendar isn’t available when I want to schedule?
Contact me to see if I can open up an additional date or time that works for you.