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Nutrition Counseling/
Medical Nutrition Therapy

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is defined as an evidence-based medical approach to treating chronic diseases and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes through the use of personalized nutrition plans. MNT is provided by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and act as part of a medical team, in various practice settings, such as hospitals, physician offices, private practice and other health care facilities.

Medical nutrition therapy is covered by a variety of insurance plans and is also referred to as ‘nutritional counseling'. 

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Example Health Conditions that require Nutrition Counseling

​Gastrointestinal

  • Celiac disease

  • Chronic constipation

  • Crohn's disease

  • Gastric or Peptic ulcer disease 

  • GERD/heartburn/reflux

  • IBS-D; IBS-C or IBS-Mixed 

  • Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

  • Ulcerative colitis

Cardiovascular

  • Atherosclerosis

  • Elevated cholesterol

  • Heart attack

  • High blood pressure

Neruological / Brain

  • Anxiety

  • ADHD

  • Depression

​Dermatological

  • Acne

  • Eczema

  • Psoriasis

  • Rosacea

  • Skin Rash

Inflammatory / Autoimmune

  • Chronic fatigue syndrome

  • Gout

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis

  • Poor immune function (frequent infections)

  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Musculoskeletal / Pain

  • Chronic pain

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Migraines

  • Osteoarthritis

Metabolic / Endocrine

  • Diabetes

    • - Type 1

    • - Type 2

  • Hypoglycemia

  • Hypothyroidism (low thyroid)

  • Hyperthyroidism (over active thyroid

  • Infertility

  • Metabolic syndrome (prediabetes, insulin resistance)

  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

Urinary / Gynecological

  • Estrogen dominance

  • Kidney stones

  • Post birth control syndrome

  • Prostate problems

  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)

  • Yeast overgrowth/infection

Please ask to be put on the waitlist!

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Universal Strength Wellness Center (Back building)

2140 Eggert Road, Amherst, 14226

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HIPAA-compliant,
Virtual consults via ZOOM are also available.

Working with a Dietitian might seem intimidating but that is FAR from the truth! Dietitians are one of few health care professionals that not only have the time to work with their clients, but will take the time to ensure optimal health and wellness throughout various parts of your life (not just nutrition).

Call/text/or email me to find out if we would benefit from working with each other!

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