Wellness Counseling
This is a program designed for basically healthy people, with no major medical concerns, who want to maximize all the potential and goodness they can get from their diet and lifestyle.
WHY SEEK THE HELP OF A CLINICAL DIETITIAN?
Most people learn about nutrition from the lay media, from friends and family. Clinical dietitians are experts in nutrition science who complete a bachelor’s degree (at least 4 years), followed by an internship, and who pass a national credentialing exam before they can practice. Like physicians, dietitians must keep ongoing continuing professional development in their area of expertise, to keep their licenses.
WHAT CAN PATRICIA CALI OFFER YOU?
PATRICIA CALI, MS, RD/LD, CDE, is an experienced Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. She has a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and a Master of Science from the University of California. Before opening her own center, she worked in many clinical settings, allowing her to broaden her areas o. Besides for concerns with disease management, many clients seek her services for guidance on challenging situations such as:
- Eating right and staying healthy on a busy schedule which includes eating out, convenience food, etc.
- Becoming a vegetarian or semi-vegetarian.
- Eating a well balanced diet for disease prevention (osteoporosis, diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, etc).
- Eating well for the whole family: the challenges of pleasing the needs of adults and kids.
- How to choose products wisely: label reading, supplements, organic foods, etc.
PATRICIA will be your PERSONAL DIETITIAN. She will review and evaluate your current eating, exercise and lifestyle behaviors, make a full assessment based on your calculated nutritional needs, and make the appropriate recommendations. Education materials may include a customized meal plan, shopping list, label reading guide, supplement buying guide, etc.
INDIVIDUAL DIABETES COUNSELING:
- INITIAL SESSION (usually 90 Minutes)
After a careful evaluation of your weight, lifestyle and food preferences, we’ll discuss your personal goals. A customized meal and snack plan will be created. You will be provided with the materials needed to implement your new healthy eating plan.
- FOLLOW-UP SESSION (usually 30 Minutes)
During follow-ups we evaluate your progress, tackle questions and concern, reassess goals, and discuss a variety of topics such as eating out, fast food, label reading, treatment/prevention of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), cholesterol/ hypertension control, physical activity, vacations, emotional eating, supplements, challenging situations, etc.
- PHONE SUPPORT
Phone follow-up available for patients who have attended in-office counseling. Call (352) 871-0204 for details.
INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR WELLNESS NUTRITION COUNSELING
- Contact your insurance company for information. If you need assistance, please call our office at (352) 871-0204
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GROUP LECTURES
- Patricia is available for Wellness group lectures on a variety of subjects.
BY STARTING TO MAKE CHANGES TODAY, YOU CAN HAVE AN EVEN HEALTHIER TOMORROW.
Call DNEC to make an appointment with Patricia Cali.
352-871-0204
