A unique approach - just for you and your family
Treating complex feeding challenges is not one-size-fits-all.
Your child’s health, food preferences, personality, and your unique family dynamic all deserve a strategic approach—one that meets you exactly where you are. Every child’s journey with food is different, and we're here to guide you through yours.
Picky eating is often connected to much more than what we see on the surface. We help families uncover why their child is struggling with food and create creative, personalized strategies that respect their individual needs and preferences.
At Nourished Pediatrics, we take a holistic, integrative approach to nutrition care. That means we ask about more than just what your child eats—we consider sleep, activity, digestion, personality, and more, because everything is connected. Our focus is on finding the root cause, not offering quick fixes (so you won’t find a one-size-fits-all multivitamin or Miralax on our plan).
Testing Options
Micronutrient Testing
This blood test helps us pinpoint specific foods/nutrients your child should be consuming for optimal health and function, while working on strategies to increase variety and acceptance of a broader range of foods.
Stool/Microbiome Testing
This stool test was designed to detect microbes that may be disturbing normal microbial balance or contributing to illness as well as indicators of digestion, absorption, inflammation, and immune function.
FAQ
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We are not directly contracted with any insurance companies; however, we can provide you with a Superbill to get your sessions reimbursed directly. You can call your insurance company ahead of time to find out if, and how much, will be covered. The codes that would be billed are:
Diagnosis Code:
Z71.3 Dietary Counseling and Surveillance
CPT Code(s):
97802 - Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
97803 - Medical nutrition therapy; re-assessment and intervention, individual, face to face with the patient each 15 minutes
Testing is not reimbursable by insurance.
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Yes, absolutely! You can use the credit card information on your HSA or FSA in place of a credit card payment to cover the cost of nutrition counseling and testing.
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You can absolutely choose the A La Carte (Pay As You Go) option. The initial evaluation is $250, and follow up sessions are $175.
However, the 10% bundle discount is only available when paying for multiple sessions and testing in full.
Most families get the best outcomes from 3 sessions/3 months of working together.
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Any parent or guardian who is involved in feeding their child is welcome and encouraged to be present during the sessions. In some cases, we may also allow the child to be on the call, depending on their age and the specific circumstances.
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Most clinical dietitians have a 3-4 month wait list and a 30 minute time slot to spend with you and your child. I typically have availability within 2-3 weeks and can spend up to 60 minutes discussing your concerns and providing strategies so you don’t need to wait to start seeing results. This also means we have the opportunity to have a longer, more meaningful client-patient relationship!
Additionally, you will have direct access to ask questions via email or text 5 days a week.
It can be difficult to find a dietitian in the clinical space who specializes in picky eating and feeding difficulties as this is a niche specialty that requires a significant amount of additional education.
Lastly - there’s reduced bureaucracy and red tape working with a dietitian in private practice!
