Philosophy
I am a weight inclusive provider - weight change is not how I measure progress or success. Weight may change as a side effect of the work done together, but it's not the primary target for change. Instead, the focus is on helping people improve their relationship with food and movement. We work to reduce fixation and fear around health behaviors and ultimately see the body as an ally - to understand how to work with it, listen to it, and be in relationship with it. That doesn't mean doing whatever the body wants, whenever it wants. But rather knowing when to honor and when to gently challenge. The work goes beyond simply telling people what, when, and how much to eat. It involves curiosity, reflection, and time.
My practice is largely informed by therapeutic practices based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapist as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. But please note I am NOT a therapist. I am NOT a substitute for mental health care. I do work to incorporate as mindfulness, distress tolerance, somatic practices, personal values, goal setting in line with those values, and exploring how thoughts and beliefs might be influencing behaviors around food and movement.
My practice is largely informed by therapeutic practices based in Acceptance and Commitment Therapist as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. But please note I am NOT a therapist. I am NOT a substitute for mental health care. I do work to incorporate as mindfulness, distress tolerance, somatic practices, personal values, goal setting in line with those values, and exploring how thoughts and beliefs might be influencing behaviors around food and movement.
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The "tree model" can be a helpful way to understand my work. Too often when people think about nutrition, they get distracted by what's on the surface - education, knowledge, and behaviors such as food facts, meal plans, and shopping lists. But what information we focus on and how we apply it is often informed by our thoughts and beliefs. And our thoughts and beliefs are informed by our relationship with self and with others.
Traditional dietitians typically focus on education. My practice incorporates exploration of thoughts, beliefs, and relationships. I am NOT trained to heal relationships (that is the work of a therapist), but I do work to understand them and how they might be influencing the system. |
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Specialties
I provide a holistic experience for clients, exploring the science of nutrition and movement while incorporating values based work and mindfulness. My particular areas of interest include:
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Meeting options
There are two primary ways to work together :
- My private practice, Nourishing Bits & Bites, LLC provides virtual care, please email me to learn more.
- The Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital allows me to provide in person and virtual insurance based care for athletes. Please contact them to learn more!
Rates
My work through Nourishing Bits & Bites, LLC is currently in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Aetna. It is also an option to pay out of pocket. I am able to provide a "super bill" which folks can submit to their health insurance company for reimbursement.
I am able to accommodate more insurance types through the The Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital but it is limited to those who identify as athletes.
I am able to accommodate more insurance types through the The Female Athlete Program at Boston Children's Hospital but it is limited to those who identify as athletes.
What is an appointment like?
Each appointment is unique based upon the individuals goals and desires in care. In general, the session begins with a review of health, personal goals, and medical history. From there we review lifestyle, physical activity, stress, and current food. My work is less focused on giving people specific instructions or meal plans, but instead based upon helping people discover their own values and directions in health and performance while understanding how that aligns or conflicts with the evidence we have around health and performance.
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t. 781.530.4147
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