Eating Disorders
Eating disorders are severe psychological illnesses requiring treatment from multiple health professionals. They have been described as a combination of factors that produce “the perfect storm.” Biological, psychological, social, and interpersonal factors can lead to these serious and sometimes fatal illnesses. Behaviors include, but are not limited to, severe disturbances in a person’s eating behaviors and obsessions with food, body weight, and shape. Imagine Wellness is able to assess and treat current diagnoses of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge-eating disorder through medical nutrition therapy.
At the initial appointment, information will be gathered regarding medical, dietary, and weight history. Food journals/diaries and pertinent weight histories or growth charts (for those under 18) will also be required paperwork. Coordination with your primary care physician and therapist may also be necessary. You will be asked to discuss your reasons and motivation for treatment as well as nutritional goals for your journey of recovery. From this, a medical nutrition therapy treatment plan will be formed and discussed at your follow-up assessment.
Follow-up appointments will include assessment of compliance to the treatment plan as well as modifications, if needed, to the meal plan. Also included is nutrition education which focuses up on the various spheres of nutrition (biological, social, psychological, and spiritual), intuitive and mindful eating skills, practice outings to various restaurants, challenge snacks, and grocery store or retail store visits.
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Diabetes
Following a dietary protocol for diabetes is very important as it can help control blood sugar levels, decrease the risk of heart disease, help with weight goals, and maintain good health. Medical nutrition therapy for diabetes includes eating a variety of nutrient dense food in moderate amounts with regularly scheduled meal times. With hectic demands of life, a dietary protocol can be challenging to create and navigate. Imagine Wellness is able to assist those with a current diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes with medical nutrition therapy in order to improve health.
At the initial appointment, information will be gathered regarding medical, dietary, and weight history. Recent blood work results, food journals/diaries, glucose trends, and current medications may also be required paperwork. Coordination of care among your various health professionals will also be addressed. Goals and motivation for treatment will be discussed and established. From this, a medical nutrition therapy treatment plan will be formed and discussed at your follow-up assessment.
Follow-up appointments will include nutrition education which focuses up on the various concepts of the diabetic exchange systems, carbohydrate counting, food label reading, intuitive and mindful eating skills, practice outings to various restaurants, and grocery store visits.
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Wellness
Nutrition is a science, not an opinion. With a world of information at our fingertips, the various and vast dietary recommendations can be confusing, misleading, and overwhelming. Most fad diets are designed to lose weight the fastest resulting in overworked nervous systems as well as injured metabolic rates. Dietary behaviors can have the power to reduce risk of chronic disease as well as enhance positive moods and mental health. From sedentary individuals to professional athletes, dietary changes will aid in reaching individual health goals, such as biological (weight gain or loss), psychosocial (emotional and mental health), and social (eating out, eating with others, or food preparation), among others. Imagine Wellness can assist those interested in improving their dietary behaviors to increase their quality of life.
At the initial appointment, information will be gathered regarding medical, dietary, and weight history. Possible paperwork may include recent blood work results, food journals/diaries, current activity level/sports involvement, current medications, and pertinent weight histories or growth charts (for those under 18). Coordination of care among your various health professionals or coaches/instructors will also be addressed. During this assessment, goals and motivation for treatment will be established. From this, a medical nutrition therapy treatment plan will be formed and discussed at your follow-up assessment.
Follow-up appointments will include nutrition education which focuses up on the various concepts of nutrition basics, macronutrient counting, meal planning, food preparation, food label reading, intuitive and mindful eating skills, practice outings to various restaurants, and grocery store visits.
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Bariatric
The new way of eating following bariatric surgery can be overwhelming and challenging. The goals of medical nutritional therapy for post-bariatric surgery is to limit the calories of food consumed while providing essential nutrients for energy, preventing nutrient deficiencies, and to preserve muscle tissue. Imagine Wellness can assist those in need of dietary modifications following bariatric surgery.
At the initial appointment, information will be gathered regarding medical, dietary, and weight history. Recent blood work results, food journals/diaries, current medications and pertinent weight histories or growth charts (for those under 18) will also be required paperwork. Coordination of care among your various health professionals will also be addressed to ensure ongoing health. If you are seeking assistance for pre-bariatric surgery medical nutritional therapy, clearance from your current surgeon and medical team is required for preparation regarding dietary needs. From this, a medical nutrition therapy treatment plan will be formed and discussed at your follow-up assessment.
Follow-up appointments will include nutrition education which focuses up on the various concepts of nutrition basics pre- and post-surgery, complications/risks of pre- and post-bariatric surgery, macronutrient counting, meal planning, food preparation, food label reading, intuitive and mindful eating skills, practice outings to various restaurants, and grocery store visits.
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Sports Nutrition
Athletes eat and train, they do not diet and exercise. From recreational to professional, all levels of athletes will benefit from a well-planned dietary prescription. Fueling your body in order to function well is misunderstood in our current society. Understanding the science behind an athlete’s diet will also assist in motivating the client to follow a dietary protocol to enhance sports performance. Imagine Wellness can assist those interested in improving their dietary behaviors to reach their athletic goals.
At the initial appointment, information will be gathered regarding medical, dietary, and weight history. Possible paperwork may include recent blood work results, food journals/diaries, current activity level/sports involvement, current medications and pertinent weight histories or growth charts (for those under 18). Coordination of care among your various health professionals or coaches/instructors will also be addressed. During this assessment, sport-specific goals and motivation for treatment will be established. From this, a medical nutrition therapy treatment plan will be formed and discussed at your follow-up assessment.
Follow-up appointments will include nutrition education which focuses on the various concepts of sport nutrition basics, macronutrient counting, meal planning, food preparation, food label reading, and supplement education.