We are super data and science driven to ensure we are creating a plan that is unique to you and your current health status. This is one of the things that sets us apart from many other nutritionists- we use labs right off the bat to really personalize your program.  

We always start out with a 90-minute initial consultation, which we do via Zoom. The price is $475 for the session, plus a Comprehensive Blood Panel  and you will receive so much information about current health status. This test shows us exactly what your current imbalances are, takes out the guesswork and allows us to make your plan even more personalized. You can see a sample of that report and the information it will supply you with here. 

We will also do:
- an extensive review of your health history,
- sleep patterns,
- stress levels,
- activity levels,
- review a week-long food journal,
- and look at any symptoms you're dealing with now.

You'll leave with very specific recommendations you can implement immediately, as well as a bigger picture game plan including additional testing if decided upon.   

 

A. At the follow-up sessions, we will dig a bit deeper into your symptoms and monitor your progress. We will decide what's working and what’s not and make adjustments. We also educate, and work on your mindset around nutrition and life in general because the more you know about your body, and your thoughts, the more likely the changes you make will stick! 

A. Everyone is different, so the time it takes to rebalance your body will be completely individual. Some people are ready to move on after 3-months. Others require 6-months+ to reach a point of health where they are comfortable to stop sessions. 

A.  We will have you fill out Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire and perform Functional Evaluations throughout our time together. There is also the option for additional lab work, including testing for food intolerances, cortisol and other hormone levels, nutritional sufficiency, parasites, gluten sensitivity, and intestinal permeability, a full comprehensive blood panel, micronutrients, myotoxins and environmental toxins. 

A. After the first follow-up session, most people come in every one to three weeks. We can adjust this schedule based on your individual needs and goals and the level of support and accountability you would like. After most of your symptoms have subsided, we can space the sessions out to every four to six weeks.

A.  We do recommend the use of supplements when necessary, usually for a limited time. Ideally, we will use real food as our source of nourishment, but sometimes the body needs a little extra help and supplementing with high quality, professional grade products is more productive. Our goal is to help you balance your body and teach you what you need to eat to thrive through a properly prepared, nutrient-dense diet so that you need to take as few supplements, for as short an amount of time as possible. 

A. Payment is due at the time the service is provided or upon booking. We accept cash, check, or credit cards (MasterCard, Visa, American Express).

A.  Currently, we do not take Insurance. Depending on your HSA, you may be able to use funds if your doctor prescribes a visit with a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. Many insurance companies do not cover out-of-network appointments for occupational therapy, nutrition, and disease prevention services (such as functional medicine). Nutritional Zest, LLC’s fees are comparable to those of other service providers in the therapy, nutrition, medical and healthcare industries.

A. We are currently offering virtual sessions only . If you are interested in in-person sessions reach out and we can see if we can make it work.  You will always have the option to meet via Zoom or phone if preferred. 

A.  We work with clients nationwide. We use Video Conferencing through my client portal and phone for distance sessions with clients who live outside Austin.