Byron Ellen Associates

At Ellen Byron & Associates, we are a team of dedicated professionals in nutrition counseling and diabetes education. Our mission is to empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being through personalized nutrition counseling and education. With over 25 years of experience in patient care, our team of registered dietitians and certified diabetes educators has the expertise to help you address a wide range of health challenges.

Our Philosophy

We believe that good nutrition is key to preventing many medical conditions. Our team is dedicated to creating and maintaining healthy lifestyles, and we are committed to providing exceptional service to our patients. We understand that every individual is unique, and we take the time to listen to your concerns, assess your needs, and develop a personalized plan to help you achieve your health goals.

Our Services

Our nutrition counseling services are available by appointment, and we offer individual and family/couple counseling for a wide range of nutritional and medical needs, including diabetes education, weight management, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disease, eating disorders, food allergies, sports, pre-natal counseling, and pediatric care. We also offer certified training in insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors, as well as the UMass Medical IBD-AID Protocol (Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Irritable Bowel Disease).

We take a holistic approach to nutrition counseling, addressing individual activity levels and food preferences, and providing comprehensive written information, including recipes and guides for dining out. Our team communicates closely with referring physicians to ensure optimal care and results.

Insurance and Billing

We are currently contracted providers with several major health insurance companies, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Boston Medical Center (BMC) Health Net, Cigna, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Fallon, Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare, Health Plans Inc., Mass General Brigham Health Plans, Medicare (Diabetes Education and Chronic Renal Disease), Wellsense, Tufts Health Plan, Tricare, Unicare, and United Healthcare. Our office staff can assist you in determining whether your health plan provides a benefit for nutrition counseling and/or diabetes self-management training.