Frequently Asked Questions
Check out these answers to our most commonly asked questions.
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No I’m not. I have a certification in Nutritional Therapy in addition to my four-year degree as a Registered Nurse. Dieticians and Nutritionists have college degrees in their field. The care provided at Bluegrass Nutritional Therapy is quite different than what’s offered by nutrition or dietetic professionals. I don’t follow the Food Guide Pyramid, FDA or USDA guidelines, and while everything I do is science based and evidence proven, I approach wellness from a more natural alternative angle.
No, we don’t. Insurance companies reserve the right to work with healthcare professionals who hold medical licenses. While Rachel does hold a professional nursing license, nutritional therapy is a certification and is therefore not eligible for insurance coverage.
Initial visits are 90 minutes long and cost $449. In preparation for this visit, you will provide a thorough history of your health and symptoms through Bluegrass NT’s exclusive nutrition assessment forms. I will spend several hours before and after your appointment creating a custom protocol just for you based on our time together.
From there, follow up appointments are $225 for a 45 minute call or in person visit and are set up based on a timeframe we decide–usually about every 6-8 weeks or so. You can also set up an appointment earlier if you need extra support. I’m here to help!
Supplements and labs are an extra cost, kept to a minimum, and used on a case-by-case basis.
Yes! I love being able to see you from anywhere in the world. Nutritional therapy doesn’t need to be in person to work its magic!
We can meet by Zoom or just over the phone if that’s easier for you. If you are interested in driving in to the clinic you are always welcome to our office in Kentucky.
We also ship supplements to you or provide you with websites where you can order them yourself.
We have a passion for people who are losing out on life because of their health. That can take many forms, but if your symptoms keep you at home or are forcing you to miss anything you love, you are welcome in our clinic.
This may include autoimmune diseases, inflammatory conditions and “mystery” symptoms and illnesses.
We have a particular interest in degenerative neurologic diseases like MS, CIDP, Parkinson’s, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression and related diseases.
We can and do, however we don’t test clients right out of the gate. Often these tests are very expensive ($700+ each) and we often find that clients get amazing results just as effectively without the expensive test results that point us back to what we were going to do anyway.
If symptoms persist after working together for several months, we will test and then further refine our approach. If you already have lab results drawn by someone else we will gladly take a look at those at the onset of care.
While we’d love to help everyone, sometimes it’s best to know who may be the right fit for our techniques.
If you are interested and motivated to change, want more than a pill for your symptoms, and have a can-do attitude and willingness to stick with a journey that takes time, we look forward to seeing you.
While we take great measures to equip each of our clients with tools for success, our methods require the client’s independent execution of the plan until we meet again. If you are someone looking for daily communication or constant support from our office, we won’t be a good fit.
Because we use both a balanced plant and animal food approach, our techniques will not be right for vegan, plant based or strict vegetarians who oppose the consumption of animal products.
It takes time. Sometimes a very long time. Each person’s timeline will vary significantly.
Some people notice subtle changes in a few weeks. Others work for many months before even small changes appear.
Natural wellness does not work like traditional health approaches. If you are planning to come by for one visit, take a few supplements, change nothing else about your life and expect miracles–you won’t get any results.
