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Based in Buffalo, New York
Serving Clients Everywhere
Email: rachel@buffalodietitian.com
Phone: (716) 208-3568
Contact
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YES! Buffalo Dietitian is a participating provider with Independent Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Univera Healthcare.
Insurance coverage will depend on the insurance provider, plan, and where you’re located. Many insurers are now covering nutrition therapy in full or partially. We will check on the type of coverage you have for Nutritional Services and whether a doctor referral or copay is needed.
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Insurance coverage varies based on your provider, plan, and location. If you’re not covered, flexible payment plans and out-of-pocket options are available.
Please complete this form, and we can discuss your options!
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Please complete this form.
Questions? Email rachel@buffalodietitian.com or call/text Rachel at (716) 208-3568.
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In-person sessions are available for individuals local to Buffalo. Otherwise sessions are held virtually, either via Zoom or phone call, whichever works best for you!
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During your first session, we’ll take a deep dive into your overall health. We’ll go over your medical history, current nutrition habits, supplement and medication use, exercise routine, and any lifestyle factors that may be impacting your well-being. From there, we’ll talk about your personal health, nutrition goals, and begin building a plan that works specifically for you.
You’ll leave with practical meal and snack ideas, along with guidance on how to start making small, realistic changes that fit your life.
FAQs
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Initial Consultation: 60 minutes
Follow-Up Sessions: 30 minutes
After each session, you’ll also have the option to email me with questions or updates. I’m here to support you between visits, not just during them. Lasting change takes ongoing support!
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To help make the most of our time together, please bring:
A list of any questions or concerns you’d like to address
Recent lab results or relevant health data (like blood glucose readings)
2–4 days of detailed food and beverage intake — include portions, times, and any notes on how you felt
No need to overthink it! This information just helps me get a full picture of your health and habits so we can create a plan that works for specifically for you.
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Most people return for follow-up visits to receive continued education, personalized guidance, accountability, and support.
The frequency and timing of these sessions depends on your individual needs and preferences — and we’ll talk through the best plan for you during your first session!
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Life happens! If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged for the session.
Email: rachel@buffalodietitian.com
Text or call: (716) 208-3568
Appointments canceled with less than 24 hours’ notice may be billed in full.
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From the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
“Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, but only a registered dietitian (RD) or registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) has completed multiple layers of education and training established by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). In addition to holding a bachelor’s degree, an RD or RDN must fulfill a specially designed, accredited nutrition curriculum, complete an extensive supervised program of practice at a health care facility, foodservice organization or community agency and pass a rigorous registration exam.”
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) A licensed, credentialed expert in nutrition. Legally recognized title. To become an RDN, someone must:
Earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nutrition or a related field
Complete an accredited supervised internship (usually 1,200+ hours)
Pass the national board exam
Maintain continuing education
Be licensed in most states to provide medical nutrition therapy
Nutritionist A broad, unregulated term in most states.
Anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist,” even without formal training or credentials
Some have degrees or certifications, others may not
Not legally qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy or treat medical conditions (unless also a dietitian)