Non-Diet Nutrition Therapy and Body Image Support

Reclaim Your Brain Space and Stop Dieting

Heal Your Relationship With Food and Your Body
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How It Works

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Discovery Call

You’ll chat with Brenna about what you’re looking for, and learn what working together looks like

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75- Minute Initial Deep Dive

We’ll meet, get started and explore your relationship with food, your body, dieting from childhood to now and make a plan for moving forward

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Ongoing support

Follow up sessions, in-between session support, you’ll gain tools, education and encouragement to help you achieve your goals

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A life without food guilt

You’ll gain the tools, support and confidence to navigate diet culture, eat without guilt, make peace with your body, reclaim your brain space and ditch dieting for life, for good

Nutrition Therapy and Body Image Support

The most common reason my clients start working with me: they are tired of spending so much of their time, energy and money dieting, obsessed with food and want their brain space to be free for all the other important things in their life. Do you relate?

With so much conflicting information circulating, it can make you feel more stressed, overwhelmed and overall confused around what to believe and where to start.

Whether you’ve tried every diet in the book, are recovering from disordered eating, want to improve your body image, discover your ‘healthy’ or find food and body freedom, we’re here for you!

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What Are Some Signs Of A Disordered Relationship With Food And Your Body?

  • obsessing about your food, appearance or weight
  • comparing what you eat to your friend, partner or influencer on social media
  • feeling like the number on the scale dictates your day; your mood, what you eat or how you exercise
  • always ordering the ‘healthiest’ or lowest calorie option on the menu – even if you want something else
  • feeling inflexible with spontaneous plans or when familiar foods aren’t available
  • compensating in some way for what you ate or will eat
  • feeling guilty after eating
  • feeling out of control around certain foods, or keeping certain foods out of the house to prevent bingeing
  • eating differently when you’re alone vs. with others
  • eating in secret, sneaking or hiding food

Together We Can Make A Plan To Help You Feel Your Best, Without Feeling Obsessed.

What would that look like?

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Being able to enjoy a weekend with friends, without feeling like “diet starts Monday”

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Not have the number on the scale dictate your day or mood (even say ‘goodbye’ to it for good!)

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Learn to trust and work with your body, instead of against it.

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Be free from calorie counting, obsessive measuring and guilt around food choices.

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You’re able to choose what you want to eat and enjoy it! Not just because it’s the lowest calorie option.

None of this

  • NO calorie counting or macro tracking
  • NO scales or measurements
  • NO guilt – you’ll say ‘goodbye guilt!’
  • NO fad diets, food or body shaming
  • NO quick-fix plans – instead you’ll develop lifelong skills and behaviors
  • NO ‘cheat meals’ – because there are no food rules, there’s nothing to ‘cheat’ on!

Lots of this

  • Unlimited support – I’m your biggest cheerleader and sounding board through the ups and the downs
  • Freedom around food, exercise and body image
  • Learning to tune in to your hunger, fullness and satisfaction cues
  • Rediscovering the joy of eating, without the stress
  • Weekly resources, exercises and tools
WORK WITH AN INTUITIVE EATING DIETITIAN

GAIN BODY TRUST

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How To Work With A Registered Dietitian For Nutrition Therapy & Body Image

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Reach out!

This can be scary but gets the ball rolling! You are taking an Important step in healing and impoving your relationship with food, your body and yourself! You can send emails, DMs, ask friends/ medical providers for recommendations who you think might be a good fit for you.

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Discovery Call

The discovery call is a way for you to meet the dietitian and hear more about their approach, and to share what you’re looking for, logistics and if you feel like it’s someone you'd feel comfortable working with. Don't be afraid to set up calls with more than one provider! Most providers offer these free calls for you to find the best fit for you, your budget, your needs and schedule.

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Initial Session

Now we’re talking -- literally! You will fill out some initial intake forms, and give background information before this session so you and your RD are the same page. This is the longest session. (if we work together, 75 min) where we talk about your health history. relationship with food growing up, experiences with dieting / disordered eating. body image, stress, sleep, movement, and your goal for working together.

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Follow ups

Weekly or bi-weekly sessions that dig deeper into these topics. Together we will create a plan to discuss your goals, weekly exercises, wins, challenges and anything that has come up for between appointments. This is your safe, brave space and time to get support. for areas you’re struggling with, celebrate wins and give you the tools, confidence and support to improve your relationship with food and your body- without obsession.

Ready To Get Started?

Book your discovery call with Brenna today

FAQS

You’re Probably Wondering…

At The Wellful, we understand you may have questions about how our nutrition therapy and body image support services work. Our approach is anchored in compassion, with a non-diet and Health at Every Size® (HAES®) approach to health and wellness. We aim to provide you with a safe space for recovery and exploration of your relationship with food and your body. Our Frequently Asked Questions about our services will help you better understand our approach and our process. We’ll do our best to answer any questions you might have. If you have other questions, you can ask us directly during a free 15-minute discovery call.

We know reaching out for support is hard. We aim to make these calls as warm and comforting as we can — you’re taking a huge step in making a major change in your life and I can’t wait to cheer you on. Calls are 15 minutes and you’ll chat with Brenna or a team member about what you’re looking for, and learn what working together looks like. This call is your opportunity to share your concerns as well as your goals. We’ll also discuss how our personalized approach can support your journey, answer questions about pricing, insurance and scheduling.

This is where we’ll discuss your health history, explore your relationship with food and body from childhood to present day and what influences your food choices throughout the day. We will also discuss other aspects of health like sleep, stress, exercise, support systems. This session acts as our starting place and sets the foundation for a personalized plan to move forward.

Our work together includes follow-up sessions and continuous support between sessions. Typically we will meet weekly, or bi-weekly for follow up sessions. I’ll also provide you with tools, education, and encouragement tailored to your unique goals.

It looks different for everyone! That’s the beauty of recovery; you’re free to build a life that supports you truly living well. The work we do together will help you proceed through life more confidently, eat without guilt, and ideally make peace with your body. This work is about reclaiming your brain space and bidding farewell to dieting once and for all (while holding space for the tough stuff in between).

People seek out nutrition therapy and body image support for a number of reasons. Many of our clients are tired of constantly dieting and being obsessed with food. . Some know that there must be another way to approach food and nutrition, but they don’t know what it is. Others are looking for help recovering from eating disorders or a lifetime of chronic dieting. Others still may need support navigating food intolerances and digestive disorders. At The Wellful, we’re here for everyone. Our goal is to clear up the confusion and stress surrounding food and body image so that you can feel your best without feeling obsessed.

This looks different for everyone, if you are spending more of your brainspace than you’d like thinking or worrying about food choices or your body, you would likely benefit from support. Some things that may indicate cause for concern, however, may range from obsessing over food and appearance to feeling controlled by the scale, body checking, avoiding certain foods, feeling the need to compensate after eating and experiencing guilt after eating. Recognizing these signs is the first step towards healing. If you’re unsure whether your own relationship to food is concerning or you’re worried about a loved one, it may help to book a discovery call.

Our focus is on unlimited support, freedom around food, and rediscovering the joy of eating. We practice from a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size® approach to offer nutrition therapy and intuitive eating support to help you regain trust in your body. You’ll gain tools, education and encouragement to help you achieve your goals. We practice from a weight-inclusive, person-centered and trauma informed lens, applying elements of IFS, DBT, CBT and ACT into our sessions to best meet your needs.

Reach out to us via email or schedule a free discovery call. Reaching out is a brave step towards healing and we can’t wait to support and cheer you on along the way.

I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics at New York University before completing my dietetic internship training at Massachusetts General Hospital, where I completed 1600+ hours of supervised clinical practice with a concentration on intuitive eating and public relations. I hold an active RDN credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and am a member of International Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP). I also complete regular ongoing training and supervision in eating disorders, nutrition therapy and evidence based care.

I’m Brenna (she/her)! I’m a registered dietitian and offer nutrition therapy and body image support for clients who want to recover from disordered eating, navigate food sensitivities/allergies, want to ditch food guilt, move away from diet culture, improve their health and relationship with food and body. When not seeing clients, I love biking to the beach, taking a candlelit yoga class, and exploring the Bay Area.

I’m based in San Francisco, CA and see all clients virtually. I practice in California, Massachusetts, Florida, Utah, Colorado, New York, Michigan, Arizona and a few other states. I’m actively getting licensed in other states so if you have a request for a specific state, let me know during our call and I’m happy to share more.

I am out of network with all insurance panels. Some clients prefer this as it can increase privacy and confidentiality. I am happy to provide superbills monthly that you can submit to your insurance for out of network reimbursement.

To find out what your benefits are, call the number on the back of your insurance card.

 Ask to speak to a representative about your out of network benefits for ‘medical nutrition therapy’ using the code 97802 and 97803.

Ask if your benefits apply once you meet a deductible or not, how much your deductible is, how you have already met this year, and when your year starts/will reset your deductible. Remember that these calls give you an estimate of benefits and coverage but are not a guarantee of coverage.

Absolutely! We believe in a team approach and can coordinate care with your other healthcare providers. We’ll send you a release of information request which allows us to be in touch with your team members and ensure we’re all on the same page so we can provide you with the best care possible.

Instead of traditional cookie cutter meal plans, we focus on nutrition education, brainstorm meal ideas, discuss overall patterns of eating, explore your relationship with food, debunk food myths and overcome challenges related to past diets and food rules. Our goal is to enhance your confidence in making food choices.

The duration varies, but on average, clients work with us for about 6 months – more or less, depending on their individual journey and progress. Keep in mind that there is no “right” amount of time to work with a Registered Dietitian. It’s all about what’s right for you and we can continue having open discussions about your needs and what support feels right for you.

If our standard rates are out of your budget, please ask us about sliding scale availability. I hold 4 spots for sliding scale clients and am happy to work with you to find a plan that works for you. You will tell me a budget that works for you for weekly or bi-weekly sessions and we will create a custom plan.

Ready to start your journey with The Wellful? Book a discovery call with us today and embark on a path to a healthier, guilt-free relationship with food and your body.