Sliding Scale Nutrition Counseling in NYC
Making Nutrition Care More Accessible
Sliding-scale nutrition counseling may be appropriate if the cost of private-pay healthcare creates a barrier to getting the support you need.
Olive Branch Nutrition offers a limited number of sliding-scale nutrition counseling appointments for individuals experiencing financial barriers to care. Whether you're looking for support with an eating disorder, disordered eating, diabetes, PCOS, heart health, or your relationship with food, we can talk about whether reduced-fee nutrition counseling may be an option for you.
Olive Branch Nutrition is a virtual private practice based in New York City that provides compassionate, individualized, and weight-inclusive nutrition counseling.
How does the sliding scale work?
Sliding scale appointments are offered at reduced rates based on what is financially manageable for you.
No proof of income is required.
You do not need to submit tax documents, pay stubs, or other financial information to ask about a reduced rate. I trust you to choose a rate that honestly reflects your current financial circumstances.
Because the number of sliding scale appointments is limited, these reduced-fee sessions are intended for individuals who might otherwise have difficulty accessing nutrition counseling because of cost.
Your rate can be discussed during your free consultation or before getting started. If your financial circumstances change over time, we can revisit your rate together. Rates will be reviewed quarterly.
Why I offer a sliding scale
I believe everyone deserves access to compassionate, high-quality nutrition care, regardless of their income or circumstances. I also recognize that individuals in larger bodies and from historically marginalized communities - including, but not limited to, people of color, Indigenous people, immigrants, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those impacted by chronic underinvestment or discrimination - are disproportionately affected by barriers to nutrition and healthcare, as well as eating disorder and disordered eating identification, diagnosis, and treatment.
This is part of why offering a sliding scale is important to me. It is one small, tangible way I can work toward making nutrition care more accessible and equitable.
What can we work on?
Sliding-scale appointments offer the same individualized approach to nutrition counseling as other appointments at Olive Branch Nutrition.
Areas of support may include:
Eating disorders and disordered eating
Binge eating and chronic dieting
Intuitive eating and improving your relationship with food
Diabetes and prediabetes
PCOS and hormonal health
High cholesterol and heart health
GLP-1 medication nutrition support
Meal planning and practical nutrition guidance
Nutrition counseling is individualized, recognizing that there is no single diet, meal plan, or definition of health that works for everyone.
Learn more about my approach to eating disorder nutrition counseling, diabetes and prediabetes nutrition, PCOS nutrition counseling, and heart-healthy nutrition counseling.
Affordable nutrition counseling without rigid food rules
Nutrition care should make room for your health, your culture, your preferences, your circumstances, and your real life.
My approach is practical, compassionate, and weight-inclusive. Rather than giving you a rigid list of foods to eat or avoid, we'll work together to understand what's going on and identify realistic strategies that support your goals.
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Sometimes the first step is simply having a conversation about what's been difficult and getting a sense of whether nutrition counseling might help.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to provide proof of income for the sliding scale?
No, Olive Branch Nutrition does not require pay stubs, tax returns, or other proof of income to receive a reduced rate.
How much does sliding scale nutrition counseling cost?
Reduced rates vary based on individual circumstances and availability. We can discuss whether a sliding scale appointment is available during your free consultation.
Are sliding scale appointments the same as regular nutrition counseling appointments?
Yes, sliding scale appointments receive the same individualized, compassionate approach to care. The only difference is the reduced fee!
Can I use insurance and the sliding scale?
Insurance coverage and sliding scale appointments are separate payment options. During your consultation, we can discuss your circumstances and help you understand which option may make the most sense for you.
Do you offer sliding scale appointments for eating disorder nutrition counseling?
Yes, when available, sliding scale appointments may be used for eating disorder and disordered eating nutrition counseling as well as other areas of nutrition support.
Do you offer virtual sliding scale appointments?
Yes, Olive Branch Nutrition provides virtual nutrition counseling, allowing you to meet from the comfort of your own space.
Let's talk about what's possible
If cost has made it harder to access nutrition support, reach out!
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation to share what you're looking for, ask questions, and talk about whether working together and a sliding-scale appointment might be a good fit.
There's no pressure and no need to have everything figured out before reaching out. We'll simply start with a conversation.