Nutrition Counseling
Overview
Nutrition counseling helps you learn how food can increase your energy, promote healing and improve your well-being. Nurse practitioners at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt will guide you in making better food choices for the health of your mind, body and spirit.
Visits with nurse practitioners are covered by most insurers. Costs also may be reimbursed through your health savings account or flexible spending account.
Conditions We Address
Why Choose Nutrition Counseling at Vanderbilt
- Knowledge and experience
Our nurse practitioners are trained in using food as medicine to improve health. They also are trained in addressing issues with food relationship and making sustainable changes in nutrition. Their knowledge and experience translate into expert care for you.
- Personalized care
We will meet with you one on one to develop a nutrition plan just for your health goals. Your personalized plan may help you reduce risk of chronic disease, maintain an ideal body weight, strengthen your immune system, improve digestion, stabilize blood sugar, or boost concentration and mood.
- Support
Our counselors offer ongoing support, giving you the encouragement and guidance you need to stay on track.
- Comprehensive care
Nutrition counseling works alongside your traditional medical care. It strives to improve your total well-being — mind, body and spirit. Together, traditional and complementary treatments can help you better manage your overall health and enjoy a better quality of life.
Appointments
To make an appointment, call (615) 343-1554.
Payment is due at your session. We accept cash, check or credit card.
Patient Resources
For Referring Clinicians
To refer a patient to the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Vanderbilt:
- Download the referral form.
- Fax the completed form to (615) 936-6144.
Vanderbilt clinicians also may refer patients through the electronic medical record system.
If you have questions, call (615) 343-1554.