Frequently Asked Questions

• Everyone is welcome to schedule a free 20-minute Discovery Session to determine if we are a good fit.  You should be comfortable with my approach and the areas in which I specialize.  My clients understand that restoring health is a process and are ready to make dietary and lifestyle changes.  As part of the Discovery Session, I will explain my approach to your case based on presenting symptoms and health conditions.  

• Relationships with my clients are partnerships.  We work together to improve your health based on your goals.  We work at your pace and develop action plans together based on your preferences and lifestyle.  While I provide guidance & recommendations based on the scientific literature and clinical experience, each client presents with their own unique bio-individuality.  What works for one may not work for all.  Your action plan is personalized to help you tap into your own healing capabilities.   

• Emily Stewart is a Board Certified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Requirements include earning a Master's level education in Nutrition, having at least 1,200 hours of supervised clinical practice and passing a national board exam. She is licensed and qualified to work in all medical facilities and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for a wide variety of health conditions.  

• Emily is licensed in the states of PA, NJ, FL, and TX. In these states, anyone can offer nutrition advice and the use of the term "Nutritionist" is not a protected title.  It is up to the consumer to research the level of education, qualifications, and experience of a provider. 

• Health coaches can educate on healthy eating in general or educate on specific diets applicable to the general population.  They cannot advise on dietary changes for medical conditions, a medical diagnosis, or provide individualized nutrition plans. It is not legally within their scope of practice.

While I do not currently accept insurance, I am able to help in the following ways:

• I accept FSA (Flex Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account) cards.  Please note that it is your responsibility to verify coverage for nutrition counseling with a Dietitian. Your plan may require that you have a Medical Letter of Necessity for reimbursement.

• If your plan covers Medical Nutrition Therapy (CPT Code: 97802, 97803) for out of network providers, you may be eligible for reimbursement.  I provide all clients with a Superbill, which you can submit to your insurance company and they may reimburse a portion of the cost. 

This website does not provide medical advice. The information, including but not limited to, text, graphics, images and other material contained on this website are for informational purposes only. No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  I am not a physician; I am a Dietitian.  The information included on this site is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment.  Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before altering your diet, starting or changing your exercise routine, taking any supplements, starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.