Where do we begin? 

Reaching out for support can be hard and that's ok! We'll start with a free 15 minute discovery call to answer questions and see if we are a good fit. From there, we can schedule a 90 minute nutrition assessment appointment before transitioning to 50 minute follow up sessions.

What do we talk about in sessions? 

Great question! My primary goal is to provide a safe, nurturing space from which to heal and grow. We may start off talking about your challenges with food that week, note how emotions impacted eating, or explore how physical symptoms sabotaged food. We may recognize wins and practice gentle goal-setting. Know that each session looks different and we will discuss many different aspects of food, health, and life.

How much do sessions cost? 

Finances can be complicated, so let's talk openly about them! The initial discovery call is free. The 90 minute nutrition assessment is $235. Follow-up appointments are 50 minutes and $175. McArtney Nutrition is out of network with insurance because this allows me to provide individualized, high quality care not dictated by insurance regulations around frequency, weight, diagnosis, etc. I pride myself on quick responses to emails and extensive collaboration with other providers on your team. McArtney Nutrition does provide monthly superbills with appropriate diagnostic and telehealth codes. These can be submitted directly to your insurance company for reimbursement. Reach out to your insurance company to discuss out of network nutrition coverage so you know what level of reimbursement you can expect. Sessions can be paid for with credit, debit, HSA, or FSA funds.

How do I navigate seeing an out of network provider? 

If you want to work together but aren’t sure how to navigate the out of network piece, here are some tips to get you started. Every insurance plan offers different coverage for medical nutrition therapy, and typically clients can get more accurate information when they call their insurance company directly to ask: 

1. What is my annual deductible and when does it reset? 

2. Does my plan cover nutrition counseling? 

3. If so, what are my in network and out of network benefits for nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy? (Note: working with McArtney Nutrition would be an Out of Network benefit). 

4. What portion of each visit will be covered?

5. Is there a limit to how many visits I can have each year? 

6. Is my nutrition coverage limited to certain diagnoses? If so, what diagnoses are covered? 

7. How do I submit superbills for reimbursement? 

8. How long can I expect it to take to be reimbursed for my nutrition session? 

What chronic conditions does McArtney Nutrition specialize in? 

I get this question a lot, and I like to be very direct in acknowledging that I don’t specialize in one specific chronic illness. I see clients with diagnoses ranging from IBS, chronic fatigue, and POTS to multiple sclerosis and diabetes. I’m always digging into the research, learning from my clients, and consulting with other providers to inform my practice while drawing from my own extensive nutrition knowledge. Rather than specializing in one specific diagnosis, my specialty is supporting folks living with chronic conditions that make a peaceful relationship with food and body difficult. I also strongly believe in referring out to other providers when I’m not a good fit or a diagnosis is out of my scope. If you have more questions about a specific chronic condition, feel free to reach out and ask!