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Nutrition Counseling for better health

  • Weight Loss & Management
  • Diabetes Prevention & Management
  • High Blood Pressure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Heart Disease
  • Arthritis and Inflammatory Issues
  • Disease Management
  • Stress Management
  • Healthy Cooking Strategies
  • Grocery Shopping 
  • and much more!

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Nutrition Counseling for better health

"Healthy Eating For A Healthier You!"

Our registered dietitians are here to help you meet your dietary and nutritional needs. If you have a specific need or health concern to discuss with our registered dietitian, they will devote all their attention to help you resolve or manage that need. Our registered dietitians are knowledgeable and can discuss a variety of topics. Meet our team!

NEW! All sessions are conducted by phone OR VIDEO CHAT

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Nutrition Counseling is great for . . .

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Weight Loss & Management

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Diabetes Management

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High Blood Pressure

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High Cholesterol

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Heart Disease

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Arthritis/Inflammatory Issues

Nutrition Counseling For Prevention and better health!

Healthy Cooking Solutions

Healthy Grocery Shopping Strategies

Healthy Grocery Shopping Strategies

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Meal Planning

Healthy Grocery Shopping Strategies

Meal Planning

Label Reading

Family Nutrition

Meal Planning

Diet Reviews

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FREE WITH health insurance

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Frequently Ask questions

Nutrition counseling is a free one-on-one service between you and our  registered dietitian. Our registered dietitian will help you navigate  your dietary and nutrition needs as it relates to your health and  wellness concerns.  Our nutrition counseling services provide a  personalize experience, meaning our registered dietitian will create a  dietary plan and provide tips and strategies based on your specific  needs rather than providing you with a "one-size fits all" approach.


  • Please try to complete our intake form. This form is automatically emailed to you after you book your initial appointment.
  • Provide your most recent blood work/labs. You can upload it during your appointment booking process. You can also provide them during your initial session if our registered dietitian requires them.
  • Provide a list of medications and supplements that you are taking. You can upload or list them during your appointment booking process. You can also provide them during your initial session if our registered dietitian requires them.
  • Provide a 2-3 day food diary
  • Relax, take a breath and be ready to partner with our registered dietitian to help you move a step closer to a healthier you. 

 

** DON'T CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENT if you do not have above information before the start of your appointment. It is OK. Our registered dietitian will collect the necessary information during your appointment


  • They will ask you about your goals, habits, problematic areas as it relates to food and your health; food preferences; fitness activity; and lifestyle behaviors.  
  • Our registered dietitian will review your intake form. 
  • They will begin to offer strategies, solutions and professional advice based on your discussion and information you've provided. 
  • They will also establish some short and long term goals. 
  • Our registered dietitian will schedule your follow up appointment to help you stay accountable, reassess needs, reevaluate current dietary concerns, and establish new goals.



  • Independence Blue Cross - 6 free session per year
  • Amerihealth - 6 free session per year
  • Independence Administrators - some plans provide 6 free sessions per year
  • Amerihealth Administrators - some plans provide 6 free sessions per year
  • AETNA - depending on medical condition and plan. Plans and eligibility vary. Click here verify your eligibility for free nutrition counseling. 
  • Highmark - depending on medical condition and plan. Plans and eligibility vary. Click here verify your eligibility for free nutrition counseling. 
  • CIGNA - up to 3 session depending on medical condition and plan. Plans and eligibility vary. Click here verify your eligibility for free nutrition counseling. 
  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield (various plans)- depending on medical condition and plan. Plans and eligibility vary. Click here verify your eligibility for free nutrition counseling. 

We do not accept Medicare/Medicad. 


Does my health insurance plan cover Nutrition counseling?

Not sure if your health insurance plan covers nutrition counseling? Please complete our online insurance verification form by clicking the link below to find out. Keep in mind: If you are covered under Independence Blue Cross you are entitled to 6 free session per plan year! So you can just book your appointment.

click here to complete the Insurnace verification form

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Meet our Team of Awesome registered dietitians

Meredith - MS, RD, LDN

Meredith is a registered and licensed dietitian who has has been helping children and adults make changes in their eating behaviors and food choices since she began her career 27 years ago.  She has experience working with children and adults living with pre-diabetes, diabetes, heart disease, celiac disease, eating disorders, hyperlipidemia, and obesity. She enjoys helping people work within their ability to maximize their health and wellness.  She has found that making do-able changes is most effective in promoting permanent change. 

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Dana - MS, RD, LDN

Dana is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in clinical nutrition from Immaculata University. Her undergraduate degree is from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the PA Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Dana is a career-changer drawn to nutrition from her love of cooking and desire to help people learn more about their health and its connection to what they eat. She believes that good nutrition is attainable through personally-tailored, doable, accessible, dietary changes. Building a sense of partnership with her patients/clients is the key to her success.


Clinically, Dana is devoted to teaching patients to manage their diabetes and to promoting weight loss through a healthy relationship with food. She specializes in diabetes as well as prediabetes and gestational diabetes, and GI issues including IBS, Crohns, lactose and gluten sensitivities. Dana offers healthy eating solutions for the patient with respect to their family setting.


Dana is raising her three daughters to be food-lovers, too. She loves to travel as often as possible and has a large collection of recipes that she enjoys sharing with friends. As a food science expert, she enjoys tinkering with new ideas in her kitchen as well as in her home garden. When the sun is out, you can find Dana playing a never-ending game of fetch with her border collie.

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Julia - MS, RD, LDN

Julia is a registered dietitian with a master’s degree in Human Nutrition from Drexel University. She has experience working with clients of all stages of life and with different goals, including athletes, adolescents, adults and older adults.  She has experience with counseling clients who are living with a variety of conditions including pre-diabetes, diabetes, kidney disease, hypertension, irritable bowel disease, celiac disease, and high BMI. Julia believes that a healthy lifestyle can be achieved through a personalized approach and using the right tools that work for each individual client. She encourages a non-diet approach to achieving your health goals. An important part of her Italian culture lifestyle is food, and she believes that all types of foods play a role in the path to better health and wellness.

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Carey - MS, RD, LDN

Carey is a registered dietitian, and ACE Certified Personal Trainer with over 13 years of experience in the health and wellness field. My background is in clinical nutrition, wellness nutrition, and corporate wellness. I also hold a certificate in Adult Weight Management from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I assist clients in improving upon their nutrition and all aspects of their health through achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyle habits. I help guide you through the process of recognizing and setting personal nutrition and health goals, drawing out your own motivation, and encouraging you every step of the way. On a personal note, I consider myself a lifelong athlete, staying active as an avid runner and fitness enthusiast. A wife and mom of two active young kids, I understand the challenges of achieving that perfect work/life balance and how health and wellness fits into that mix. A healthier you is possible. It all starts with the right plan for you!

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Dara - MS, RD, LDN

Dara is a registered dietitian nutritionist and has been working in the field of nutrition for over 25 years. She is trained in medical nutrition therapy and has had the opportunity to work as a clinical dietitian in both acute and long-term health care to provide nutrition counseling to a wide variety of patients. Dara has spent the last 15 years supporting clients in the area of weight management and mindfulness as they create healthy habits and work towards their health goals. Dara is also a Certified Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach. Using a personalized approach, Dara strives to individually help clients find their balance to create a healthy lifestyle. She truly enjoys being able to create lasting relationships and share her passion for healthy eating and activity as she supports her clients through their health journey to live their best life.

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Carly - MS, RD, LDN

Carly Natko is a Licensed Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist. Carly has extensive professional experience counseling patients with eating disorders, as well as assisting patients to manage and maintain a healthy weight. She is also experienced in the area of sports nutrition and has worked with many athletes to optimize their nutrition for performance enhancement.

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Kristin - MS, RD, LDN

Kristin is Registered Dietitian with the passion for helping others live healthy, wholesome lives. She truly enjoys meeting new people and finding ways to promote healthier lifestyles. Her favorite activities include HIIT, running or Crossfit inspired workouts.

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Markell - RDN, LDN

Markell earned her degree in Nutrition Science from Syracuse University.  She has supported nutrition education programs in various schools, hospital settings, and long-term care facilities.  


Her areas of expertise include women's health, weight loss, intuitive eating, and pediatric nutrition for pregnant or new moms. 


She is very passionate about maintaining a positive relationship with all foods while helping people meet their nutritional goals in their journey towards better health. In her free time she loves to travel and experience new food,  see nature, and enjoy good music. 

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Rebecca - LDN

Rebecca is a versatile dietitian who has experience in helping clients manage issues that arise in everyday life or as a result of chronic issues. She graduated from Penn State University and completed her internship at University of Kentucky. She has worked extensively in the clinical realm as well as focusing on education, wellness and mindfulness. She believes in guiding clients in making small adjustments to their everyday life which can yield fantastic, long term results. Working together with each client to determine what works best for that individual is key. One size definitely does not fit all!

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FREE Nutrition Counseling (virtual) - Eat Healthier!

Our bodies, food preferences, dietary needs are all different and benefit more from a personalized approach to nutrition and food. Start working with one of our registered dietitians to come up with strategies that work best for you  . . . . and even your family. Nutrition counseling is covered by most insurance plans.

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