Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Nutrition is important for this condition because some foods such as spicy high – fiber foods can irritate the gut, and bland foods can be more soothing. Also many patients with crohn’s disease experience diarrhea meaning they lose nutrients and electrolytes, therefore a well balanced diet, possibly supplementation and electrolytes for lost vitamins and minerals are key to help reduce symptoms, replace lost nutrients, and promote healing.

What to expect:

At your initial 55 minute nutrition counseling session visit your licensed dietitian nutritionist will evaluate your condition(s), develop an appropriate treatment plan and may recommend 25 – 55 minute follow – up nutrition counseling sessions. Your licensed dietitian nutritionist may also recommend nutrition testing or refer to other medical professionals for further evaluation. If you are interested in metabolism testing please let the receptionist know when you schedule your nutrition session, and your licensed dietitian nutritionist know at the start of your visit and your metabolism can be measured at your appointment. If weight loss is a goal your licensed dietitian nutritionist will also recommend the right amount of calories, carbohydrates, proteins, fat and other nutrients necessary for you to achieve your weight and health goals, show you how to use our preferred food tracking software, and may recommend one of our weight loss programs and/or weight loss coaching.

Insurance coverage and rates

All of our licensed dietitian nutritionists are in network with United, BCBS, Cigna and Aetna. For more information about your insurance benefits including number of nutrition counseling sessions your insurance will cover and co-pay amounts please fill out our insurance verification form.

If you do not have United, Aetna, Cigna or BCBS payment will be accepted at your time of visit and you will receive a superbill for your services to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

Self-Pay Rates for Nutrition Counseling

55 minute initial nutrition counseling session ………………………………………………………………………………………… $200
25 minute follow-up nutrition counseling session …………………………………………………………………………………… $100

How do I get started?

Contact us and our receptionist will ask you to fill out our insurance verification form and schedule you with one of our licensed dietitian nutritionists for an initial 55 minute session at one of our office locations or virtually through our HIPPA compliant telehealth system or over the telephone.