Frequently asked questions about nutrition counseling
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Insurance coverage for nutrition counseling is not guaranteed, and coverage varies by individual plan and medical diagnosis.
We simplify the insurance process by taking the headache out of making insurance calls. We verify your benefits before your first appointment, helping you understand your expected coverage and out-of-pocket costs before you begin nutrition counseling.
Some clients pay $0 per session. Others may have out-of-pocket costs or no coverage at all. We believe in transparency and will explain your benefits clearly before you start if we are provided with the information needed ahead of time.
Curious about insurance coverage for nutrition counseling? We wrote all about it and the promise of “zero-cost dietitian services” here. -
Olive Branch Nutrition is in-network with the following insurance plans:
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
Aetna
Cigna
Oscar
Oxford Freedom
UnitedHealthcare
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Olive Branch Nutrition is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality, low-cost nutrition care for individuals experiencing financial barriers or instability. We offer affordable nutrition counseling options and flexible scheduling to meet your needs, with appointments available early mornings, evenings, and weekends, making it easier to prioritize your health and well-being.
Sliding scale spots are limited and reviewed quarterly or as circumstances change. Rates are negotiable and determined in-session, collaboratively.Olive Branch Nutrition does not require proof of income to justify a sliding scale rate. Clients are trusted to select a fee that reflects their true financial circumstances, as sliding scale spots are limited and intended for those experiencing financial barriers.
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We offer virtual sessions from our secure HIPAA-compliant platform.
We offer flexible nutrition counseling appointments designed to fit busy schedules, including:
Early morning nutrition appointments (7:15–8:15 AM EST)
Evening nutrition counseling sessions (6:00–9:00 PM EST)
Weekend availability (10:00 AM–12:00 PM EST)
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Virtual services are available in the states of:
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Texas
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Whether you're a busy professional, student, or parent, our personalized virtual nutrition counseling services make it easier to access expert support with a dietitian.
Olive Branch Nutrition offers flexible virtual dietitian appointments, including early morning, evening, and weekend availability, making it easier to fit nutrition counseling into your busy schedule:
Early morning, Monday-Thursday at 7:15-8:15 AM (EST)
Evening sessions: Monday-Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM + Friday 6:00-7:00 PM (EST)
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Nutrition counseling plays an important role in eating disorder recovery. Dietitians who specialize in eating disorders and disordered eating support your mental and physical well-being while helping you reach your nutrition goals.
Working with an eating disorder dietitian is a collaborative process centered around you, not a standard meal plan or a predetermined formula for recovery.
Eating disorder dietitians get to know your relationship with food, your experiences, nutrition needs, and what you hope to work toward in recovery. Depending on where you are in your journey, nutrition counseling may include building more consistent eating patterns, working through food fears or aversions, challenging rigid food rules, increasing food variety, and developing greater flexibility and confidence around food.
We provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and non-judgmental care where we meet you where you are and tailor nutrition support to your needs, preferences, lifestyle, and recovery goals - creating a collaborative and compassionate space where you can feel supported, recognized, and safe throughout your recovery journey. -
A dietitian who specializes in diabetes management can help you understand how food, meal timing, medications, and other lifestyle factors affect blood sugar and develop practical strategies to support blood glucose and HbA1c. At Olive Branch Nutrition, we focus on sustainable changes that support your health without unnecessary restriction or giving up the foods you enjoy.
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Nutrition counseling can help support PCOS and metabolic health by focusing on balanced meals, blood sugar regulation, adequate nutrition, and sustainable habits. At Olive Branch Nutrition, we take an individualized, non-restrictive approach to PCOS/PMOS nutrition, helping you navigate insulin resistance, energy levels, and other health concerns while building a positive, flexible relationship with food.
There is no one set “PCOS/PMOS diet” and nutrition needs can vary based on your symptoms, health, medications, preferences, and relationship with food. We focus on individualized, balanced nutrition, and sustainable habits rather than unnecessary restriction or eliminating entire food groups. -
A dietitian can help you understand the connection between nutrition and cardiovascular health and identify practical changes that may improve blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels. Nutrition recommendations from Olive Branch Nutrition are individualized to your health needs, preferences, culture, lifestyle, and relationship with food.
Do I need to follow a restrictive diet?
Heart-healthy nutrition doesn't have to mean eliminating your favorite foods or following a rigid diet. We look at your overall eating pattern and focus on manageable changes that can support healthier cholesterol and triglyceride levels while still allowing for flexibility, enjoyment, and adequate nutrition.
Can nutrition help lower triglycerides and cholesterol?
Nutrition can play an important role in managing cholesterol and triglycerides. We can look at factors such as fiber intake, dietary fats, carbohydrates, added sugars, alcohol, meal patterns, and overall nutrition adequacy to identify changes that support heart and metabolic health. The goal is to create an approach that is effective, realistic, and sustainable for you. -
GLP-1 medications can affect appetite, digestion, and how you enjoy or approach food. Recognizing that GLP-1 medications can be used for a variety of health concerns, Olive Branch Nutrition provides individualized nutrition counseling and support to help you get the nourishment your body needs while navigating reduced appetite.
Whether you’re taking a GLP-1 for diabetes or any other reason, we work with you to navigate symptoms and changes in appetite, increase enjoyment of food, improve GI symptoms, and improve regular meal patterns while supporting your overall health and well-being.

