Individual Nutrition Counseling
We start with a foundation of healthy habits based on your needs and your life. Then together, we add on, building a sustainable path forward to reach your nutrition goals.
What You Can Expect
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Simple, easy to digest nutrition education
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Customized guidance and support towards building goals to achieve outcomes
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Practical tips of how to shop for, stock, prep and cook foods that support your goals
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Problem solving around difficult to navigate situations that have been barriers to success in the past
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Between session support through secure chats
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Support with recipes, and meal planners curated by Registered Dietitians
Who I work with
Adults/Teens 16+
Cardiovascular Disease
Diabetes (Type 2)
Digestive Issues
Gerd/Acid Reflux
Gluten/Dairy Free
Hypothyroid
Menopause Nutrition
Mindful Eating
Sports Nutrition
Vegan/Vegetarian
Weight Management
How To Verify Benefits: Questions For Your Insurance Provider
Ask about your plan's coverage for the following three nutrition-related CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology)- these are codes that indicate services are provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
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97802 (Initial Assessment)
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97803 (Follow-up Session)
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99404 (Prevention & Wellness)
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Potential ICD 10 diagnosis codes to combine with these CPT codes are:
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Z71.3 for Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cigna plans
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E66.3 for Aetna and United Health Care plans, if you have a BMI >25 (Click HERE for a quick calculation)
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Medicare and Medicare supplemental plans restrict their coverage to diagnoses of diabetes and non-dialysis kidney disease ONLY. Weight loss is not a covered diagnosis
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Note: In our discovery call, I can provide you with potential diagnosis codes based on information discussed.
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Important questions to ask:
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Is tele-health provided by a dietitian a covered benefit at this time?
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How many visits per calendar year are permitted?
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Do you have a deductible to meet?
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Is a co-payment required?
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Is a physician referral required?
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Is coverage limited to a specific medical diagnoses?
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As an example, Medicare benefits for nutrition counseling are limited to those with a diagnosis of diabetes, or non-dialysis kidney disease ONLY. Weight loss is not a covered diagnosis.
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IMPORTANT: Make sure you take note of the representative's name and call reference number and the date of the call.
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1 Hour Meeting $180
Initial Assessment
In our first session, we will discuss your eating habits, your health concerns, and identify barriers. We will talk about what you enjoy eating and how we can reinvent your favorites to support your goals.
Who shops? Who cooks? Where do you eat out? All these come into play when putting together a plan tailored to your life. At the end of each session, you will leave with a list of achievable goals to work on between visits.
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30 Minutes $90
Follow-up Visits
In our follow-up sessions, we will check in on your progress and continue to build sustainable habits. Planning meals not your strength? We will find workable ideas. Don’t cook? Let’s get you started. I have easy tips and strategies to get a meal on your table in 30 minutes or less.
Packages
If insurance benefits are unavailable consider my discounted self-pay packages.
Setting Up for Success: $320
This package includes 1 initial session plus 2 follow-up sessions. Advance purchase includes between session support to help you stay accountable and a 2 month subscription to Living Plate Rx Meal Planners.
Building On Your Foundation: $240
This package of 3 follow-up sessions is unlocked after an initial assessment with Ellen Petrosino. Advance purchase includes between session support to help you stay accountable, and a 2 month subscription to Living Plate Rx Meal Planners.
Support and Accountability: $200
This package includes 5 telehealth video check-in sessions (15 minutes). Each week we will celebrate successes, and identify new connections you have made. We also discuss challenges that arose and together we create targeted strategies to help you navigate these personal roadblocks in the future.
Sarah J., Age 36
Client Success Stories
Working with Ellen has made me feel in control of my autoimmune condition for the first time since diagnosis over 10 years ago. She gave me the tools that allowed me the freedom to figure out what is best for my body and how it is affected by my condition. With Ellen’s help I now have a healthy relationship with food and know how to use it for optimal energy and overall health! Read More+
Nutrition counseling may be covered by your insurance provider. I accept most major insurance carriers in New Jersey.
Please contact me for more information.
