Your Questions, Answered.
Great question! A Registered Dietitian (RD) is a nutrition expert who, at a minimum: holds at a Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in nutrition science, completed a dietetic internship of 1200 supervised practice hours, and passed a national certification exam.
RDs also must complete at least 75 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits every five years to maintain their credentials.
A "nutritionist," on the other hand, is less clearly defined. It could be someone who worked for years to earn a Ph.D. in nutrition science. It could also be someone who earned a certificate at a weekend workshop.
No matter who you choose to work with, it's important that they have rigorous training to best meet your needs.
Adding to the confusion is the new credential RDN, or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recently approved the use of the RDN credential in order to capitalize on the recognizability of the word "nutritionist." Simply put, RD and RDN are interchangeable.
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NUTRITIONIST, AN RD, AND AN RDN?
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Q & A
I am an out-of-network providers and do not accept insurance at this time. However, after the session, I can provide a super-bill for clients who wish to seek reimbursement from their insurance provider. A super-bill is a receipt of medical services recognized by insurance companies. If you’d like to know more about what your insurance company may or may not reimburse, I can provide a script to guide you in what questions to ask. This script is complimentary and does not guarantee any specific insurance outcomes.
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER DIETITIAN SERVICES?
Virtual appointments are available through Healthie, a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform. If you've arranged for insurance reimbursement, keep in mind that some carriers may not reimburse for virtual sessions. Please note, this option is only available for clients residing in states where our practitioners are licensed (NY) or states that don't have specific licensure laws (i.e. VA).
