Nutrition counseling is individualized support provided by a registered dietitian to help you better understand and meet your nutrition needs. At Allow Wellness, nutrition counseling may include nutrition education, meal planning and support, goal setting, and strategies for developing a more peaceful and sustainable relationship with food and your body. Recommendations are individualized based on your medical history, nutrition needs, concerns, and personal goals.

Our registered dietitians provide nutrition counseling for a range of concerns, including eating disorders, disordered eating, ARFID, intuitive eating, chronic dieting, body image concerns, meal planning, and improving your overall relationship with food and your body. We also provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a variety of medical and nutrition-related concerns.

People often use the terms dietitian and nutritionist interchangeably when looking for nutrition counseling. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a credentialed nutrition professional who has completed specific education, supervised training, and national examination requirements. In Illinois, dietitians may also hold state licensure. At Allow Wellness, our nutrition services are provided by registered and licensed dietitians who offer individualized, evidence-based nutrition counseling.

Yes. Our registered dietitians specialize in eating disorders and disordered eating and work from a weight-neutral, size-inclusive, non-diet perspective. Nutrition counseling may address concerns such as restrictive eating, binge eating, ARFID, chronic dieting, difficulty recognizing hunger and fullness cues, meal planning and support, and rebuilding a more peaceful relationship with food and your body. Our dietitians can also collaborate with therapists, physicians, and other members of your treatment team when appropriate.

Yes. Allow Wellness offers virtual nutrition counseling through secure telehealth for clients throughout Illinois, as well as in-person appointments at our Chicago office. Virtual sessions allow you to meet with one of our registered dietitians from home while receiving the same individualized nutrition support offered in person. We also are able to offer nutrition telehealth services for clients in other states - please email us to confirm if your state is covered.

Insurance coverage for nutrition counseling varies depending on your insurance plan, diagnosis, and the type of service provided. Allow Wellness is in-network with select insurance plans, and our team can help you understand your benefits before beginning services. Because coverage and benefits vary by plan, we recommend contacting us to determine whether your nutrition services may be covered.