YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A NUTRITIONIST, AN RD, AND AN RDN?
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.
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WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER DIETITIAN SERVICES?
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.
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HOW DO VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS WORK?
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).
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“WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF WE WERE TO START THINKING ABOUT FOOD AS LESS OF A THING AND MORE OF A RELATIONSHIP?”
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"Lydia has a great ability to break things down simply, making nutrition and overall wellness accessible and practical no matter what your circumstances are."
"My experience working with Lydia was incredibly refreshing amidst the information overload in the wellness space these days. Working with her is like speaking with an exceptionally informed and approachable friend. In our few sessions together, she helped me unravel some unproductive thoughts I have held about nutrition, and also helped me develop some attainable and healthy daily habits. All of this was without judgement and without recommending any extreme, expensive, or impractical suggestions. Lydia has a great ability to break things down simply, making nutrition and overall wellness accessible and practical no matter what your circumstances are."
Camille S., New York
"you're the first educator to make me feel at ease about being aware of what I'm eating and being interested in nutrition, but to profoundly relax around it."
“I’ve had a long history of disordered eating having come up in private school LA culture, despite having good intentions throughout simply to have ultimate health and wellness, and you're the first educator to make me feel at ease about being aware of what I'm eating and being interested in nutrition, but to profoundly relax around it. When you said you realized that all food is really the same, made up of the same components, that was a huge perspective shift for me. Anyways, thank you for your perspective.”
Anonymous, Los Angeles
"Lydia makes the intimidating science of digestion accessible."
"Lydia makes the intimidating science of digestion accessible. She is incredibly responsive and fully understands the demands and joys of living in NYC and does an amazing job making nutrition work for busy professional and social lives."
Willow S., New York
"After each session, I have walked away feeling empowered with the knowledge she has given me."
"Lydia helped me to discover an approach to nutrition that wasn’t restrictive and how eating more foods actually improved my symptoms and issues. She is informed, stays curious about her industry, and explains the science behind her recommendations in a way that her clients can understand. After each session, I have walked away feeling empowered with the knowledge she has given me."
Ashley D., Chicago
