Registered Dietitian vs. Nutrition Coach

Focus Registered Dietitian Nutrition Coach
Needs
  • Medical attention, guidance and treatment needed
  • Dietary Prescription needed
  • Goal setting
  • Accountability
  • Meal planning
  • Dietary supplement recommendations
  • Tracking
  • Dietary analysis reporting
What’s Included
  • Dietary prescription and meal ideas
  • Nutrition assessment
  • Some dietitians offer group support and classes
  • Handouts and worksheets provided, tailored to need/diagnosis
  • Nutrition assessment – depending upon plan selected
  • Dietary Nutrient analysis and report
  • Ongoing follow-ups built into program: motivation and focus
  • Nutrition and exercise tracker
  • Customized General dietary supplement protocols
  • Access to online handouts, worksheets, guided courses
Age
  • All ages
  • 15 and up
Type of Session
  • 1:1
  • Family
  • 1:1
  • Family
Location
  • In person (Boulder and Denver)
  • Virtual
  • Virtual only
Payment
  • Insurance
  • Self pay per session
  • $$$
  • Self-pay monthly memberships
  • Coaching packages
  • $
Insurance
  • In network coverage may apply (depending upon plan)
  • Deductible and copay may be applied
  • Out of network only
  • Self pay
Conditions
  • Child and family nutrition
  • Food allergies and sensitivities
  • Digestive and GI Health
  • Menopause and Perimenopause
  • Chronic health conditions
  • Prediabetes, diabetes, and blood sugar management
  • Weight-related care
  • Women’s health and PCOS
  • Intuitive Eating
  • General digestive support
  • General Nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Lifestyle nutrition
  • Healthy eating
  • Establishing Healthy habits
  • Accountability
  • Blood sugar stability (prediabetes)

Kind Words

“I was given a diet by my naturopath and the team at Essential Nutrition helped me uncover where I was missing important nutrients on this plan. They can find “allowed” foods to fill the gaps and suggested a few supplements when diet alone wouldn’t cut it. I have been very impressed by their knowledge and am happy to have found them.”

“Excellent! Easy to talk to. They make me feel at ease. They give good advice tailored to your needs. I’m definitely coming back for more!”

“Highly recommend! They provide personalized advice that you can immediately put into action. The team is highly educated and experienced and caring. I am glad that I have had the benefit of their help.”

“Fantastic experience! Wonderful, supportive, and so caring! I’m so glad I chose Essential Nutrition to help me with my weight and health concerns!”

“I give the team at Essential Nutrition credit for helping me build the skills and knowledge to heal my relationship with food and start to fuel my body with care. They are compassionate, knowledgeable and understanding. Much gratitude.”