What can I expect from my initial consultation? 

• A supportive and personalized experience with ample time to share your unique health and digestive history, including symptoms, lifestyle, stressors, and previous interventions.

• A collaborative approach in a non-judgmental space, where your lived experience and intuition about your body are valued.

• A thorough review of your current eating habits, bowel patterns, medical history, supplements, and medications to identify connections and triggers.

• Education around how the gut works and how specific digestive foundations (like gut motility, stomach acid, enzyme function, microbiome health) may be impacting your symptoms.

• A preliminary nutrition and lifestyle action plan, including 1–3 personalized, achievable steps to begin supporting digestive function and symptom relief.

• Discussion of potential tools such as food-symptom tracking, mindful eating techniques, or relevant lab testing—based on your comfort level and needs.

• Time for your questions—this is your session, and your concerns will drive the conversation.

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How often are follow-up appointments scheduled? 

Here at Revived, the goal is to provide ample support for clients. Appointments can be set based on your needs and will be discussed in more detail during your initial consult. 

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How can I prepare for my appointment(s)? 

To get the most out of your session, be sure to complete all necessary paperwork sent to you at least 24 hours prior to your initial appointment (this includes your medical history, food journal, medications/supplements, my symptoms questionnaire etc.). Be ready to discuss your health goals, challenges, and any specific questions you have.

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Does Revived Nutrition take insurance? 

Revived Nutrition Counseling is currently unable to accept insurance at this time due to limitations with Michigan state licensure. HSA/FSA payments are accepted and a superbill (medical receipt used for reimbursement of services) can be provided upon request. ​

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Do I need a referral from my doctor? 

A referral is not necessary to receive nutrition counseling. However, it is needed if you plan to submit a superbill to your insurance. 

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What is needed to submit a superbill?

In order to determine if your insurance will reimburse you for an out-of-network service, contact the number on the back of your insurance card and ask: 

• If they reimburse the following CPT codes: 97802 (initial consult) and 97803 (follow up consult).

  • You may also want to ask how much they cover and if there is a limit to visits per calendar year. 

• If they reimburse for ICD-10 code Z71.3 (dietary counseling and surveillance) or if a medical diagnosis is needed from your doctor. 

• If they reimburse out-of-network services for nutrition counseling.

• The process of submitting a superbill for your insurance plan. 

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Where must I reside for me to become a client?

Due to state licensure laws, clients must reside in the state of Michigan. Clients outside of Michigan should connect with me and may be accepted on a case by case basis pending the state they reside in. 

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What is the difference between a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a nutritionist? 

An RD has completed extensive education, training, and passed a national exam to earn their credential. They are required to keep up with this credential by completing 75 continuing education credits every five years. They are qualified to provide evidence-based nutrition advice and medical nutrition therapy. The term "nutritionist" is less regulated and does not require a formal certification or credentialling process.