Frequently Asked Questions

Julia Tedder Nutrition currently accepts Curative insurance plans, HSA or FSA funds, and cash pay. Superbills can be provided upon request to be submitted to your insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Most of my clients do not need to completely eliminate any foods to get the results they are looking for. There may be benefit in reducing or eliminating some foods for a short period of time, but I never recommend cutting things out entirely unless there is a clear allergy or reaction to a certain food.

This depends on many factors. Most of my PMDD clients see improvements in mood after 2-4 cycles. For digestive symptoms like constipation, bloating, gas or diarrhea, symptom improvement may happen sooner. The goal is always slow and steady progress that is sustainable, so time-frames vary from person to person.

CNS and RD are the highest credentials for nutrition professionals in the US. A CNS requires a masters degree in nutrition, 1,000 supervised clinical hours, and passing a rigorous board exam. An RD requires a bachelors or masters in nutrition, 1,000 hours experience, and a rigorous board exam.

The difference lies in the approach to nutrition. Most CNSs practice in a more holistic, integrative, and functional approach, as this is where our training lies. RDs are not trained in integrative medicine in the same way, and many focus on a cute care in settings like hospitals. Some RDs go on to receive more education in 1:1 nutrition Counseling as well.

CNSs are experts in integrative, functional, and preventative nutrition care.

Short answer, yes absolutely. Most of my clients come to me with a diet that is already healthy, and yet they are still experiencing symptoms. My job as your nutritionist is to find the gaps in your nutrition, consider the deeper physiology behind your symptoms, assess the biochemical functioning of the body, and make recommendations for nutrition that will help your body function more optimally. A diet that is overall healthy may still have major gaps for your symptoms and conditions. Even with a healthy diet, there are always lots of things left to modify to support your body.

Yes, I do recommend supplements when needed. CNSs are the leading experts in supplement recommendations, and can help tailor a supplement plan to support your body. However, my goal is never to have clients on supplements long term. I take a conservative approach when recommending supplements, because most of the time it is better to get everything you need from foods.

We are able to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy virtually to clients living in Virginia, Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, and California.