When an individual struggles with an eating disorder, food and meal times become a source of anxiety. Nutrition therapy is essential for helping one overcome their eating disordered thoughts and behaviors. Julie can help to normalize eating by using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Nutrition Education and Exposure therapy. Julie will help to challenge the eating disorder thoughts and behaviors and decrease food anxiety while helping obtain a healthy weight and lifestyle. When the client is ready Julie will help them transition using mindful and intuitive eating principles to regain a long lasting healthy relationship with food.
In addition to eating disorders here is a list of areas we can help with:
Weight Management (both weight loss and weight gaining)
Pre/post Bariatric surgery
Cardiovascular disease
Prenatal Nutrition/Pediatric Nutrition
Nutrition for Menopause
Sports Nutrition
Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Food Allergies/Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pre-Diabetes
Initial Assessment
Your first will be approximitly 60 minutes and we will take an in depth look at your nutrition history, behavior and relevant medical information. Together we will determine your nutrition/health goals and determine a format for how to meet these goals. Basic nutrition education is provided and a meal plan is designed , if indicated.
**For new clients under 18, a parent or legal guardian is asked to attend the initial consultation. Family based therapy is usually involved with adolescent clients.
Follow Up visits
Follow up sessions will vary in duration (typically 30-60 minutes). During each session, Julie will review your eating and behavior patterns since the last visit. You will discuss successes and challenges that have been encountered. Strategies and more extensive nutrition education will be provided in order for you to get closer to your goals. Meal planning for individuals and families will be developed in sessions.
Insurance and Fees
Multiple insurance providers are accepted. Please contact Julie Lipowski at 440-536-3927 to verify coverage and discuss service fees.
Julie Lipowski |JulieLipowski@outlook.com | 440-536-3927