Kristie Tovar Nutrition
Services
Eating disorders dietitian and nutrition coach
Let go of restrictive food rules
All foods can fit in a healthy balanced life. Learn the truth about foods and create a balanced eating pattern, tailored to your individual needs.
Learn to trust your body
Many people have forgotten how to listen to their natural hunger and fullness sensations. It’s time to rediscover what your body is trying to tell you.
Enjoy the life you dreamed of
Small changes can make a big difference to how you feel. Find freedom from food and eating anxiety and heal your relationship with food.
Nutrition Services
Our team provides compassionate care for Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge-eating Disorder, Other specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED) and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)
Disordered Eating
Chronic dieting, compulsive exercise, calorie-counting
Gastrointestinal Health
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), bloating and GI discomfort, gastroparesis, Constipation, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Specialists providing compassionate care for women's health, endocrine disorders, and support during or surrounding menopause.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Nutrition-related disease management including chronic kidney disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more.
Nutrition support for mental health or substance use recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect during the Initial sessions?
The initial consultation (60 min.) is devoted to getting to know each other. During this time, you'll be invited to share more about your health, personal relationship with food, movement, and feelings about your body. Together, we'll create an individualized plan for moving forward.
Follow up session (50 minutes) Frequency and total number of sessions will be based on your specific needs. This appointment is to follow up on your progress, discuss the next step in healing, identify barriers, and address any questions or concerns you may have.
In any session we might explore:
● Personal experiences with food
● Body image concerns
● Restaurant outings
● In session meal/snack support
● Grocery store tours
● Meal preparation and meal planning
● Nutrition education
● Culinary support and recipes
● Explore nutrition information
How often will I need to see you?
Ideally, we like to work with you weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly, depending upon your needs. This is something that we will discuss during the initial consultation, but the frequency and the total number of sessions will be based on your specific needs.
Will my health insurance cover Registered Dietitian services?
Will you work with my other providers?
Yes, we believe coordinating care with your other providers, and past providers is highly valuable. A release of information (ROI) must be signed before I can communicate with any outside providers.
Where are you located?
We have an office located Glendale, CA with limited availability for in-person sessions. We also provide online services throughout California, Nevada, and Oregon among other States. Please see the contact page for more information.
What types of payment do you accept?
Payment is due upon arrival to your appointment. We accept credit cards, and approved HSA/FSA cards. For in-person appointments only we accept cash or checks (made payable to: Kristie Tovar Nutrition).