Business Details
Your Trusted Dietitians in Boulder & Denver, CO
Essential Nutrition has been dedicated to transforming lives through personalized nutrition counseling since our founding. Our team of registered dietitians and certified specialists brings decades of combined experience in addressing complex nutritional needs, from eating disorders to chronic disease management. We specialize in evidence-based, compassionate care that prioritizes long-term wellness over restrictive dieting, with expertise in intuitive eating, gut health, and women's wellness. Our practice serves clients across Colorado and eight additional states through in-person and telehealth consultations. We maintain partnerships with major insurance providers to ensure accessible care and operate online supplement dispensaries for convenient patient support.Our commitment to individualized treatment plans and non-diet approaches has established us as trusted leaders in the nutrition field. We continuously invest in professional development to stay at the forefront of nutritional science advancements. Our Boulder and Denver locations offer welcoming environments where clients of all ages receive tailored guidance. We measure success by our clients' improved quality of life and sustainable health outcomes. This dedication to excellence has made us a preferred choice for comprehensive nutrition counseling in the Rocky Mountain region.
Services
Eating Disorders
Gastrointestinal Health
Child Nutrition
Chronic Disease
General Nutrition
Women's Wellness
Food Allergies
Heart Health
Transgender Nutrition
Highlights and features
- We specialize in eating disorder recovery and intuitive eating approaches
- Our team includes Certified Intuitive Eating Counselors
- We offer telehealth services across nine U.S. states
- We accept major commercial insurance plans including United and Cigna
- Our dietitians provide personalized treatment plans for all age groups
Services
Eating Disorders
Our specialized eating disorder program provides comprehensive treatment for anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. Using evidence-based approaches like intuitive eating, our certified counselors help clients rebuild healthy relationships with food. We offer personalized recovery plans tailored to individual needs and insurance coverage.
Gastrointestinal Health
Our gut health specialists address digestive issues through personalized nutrition plans. We help manage conditions like IBS, SIBO, and food sensitivities using elimination diets and gut microbiome restoration techniques. Our approach combines clinical expertise with practical dietary strategies for long-term symptom relief and improved digestive wellness.
Chronic Disease
We develop targeted nutrition plans for chronic conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and autoimmune disorders. Our dietitians work closely with physicians to optimize treatment outcomes through medical nutrition therapy. We focus on sustainable lifestyle changes that improve biomarkers and overall quality of life for long-term health management.
Women's Wellness
Our women's health program addresses unique nutritional needs across the lifespan. We specialize in prenatal nutrition, menopause support, and hormonal balance through dietary interventions. Our services help manage PCOS, thyroid conditions, and bone health while promoting body positivity and sustainable wellness practices tailored to women's specific health requirements.
Child Nutrition
We provide family-centered nutrition guidance for children from infancy through adolescence. Our specialists address picky eating, growth concerns, and food allergies while reducing mealtime stress. We offer practical strategies for establishing healthy eating habits early in life, supporting optimal development and creating positive food relationships within the whole family context.
People
Lisa Lanzano
Dietitian Nutritionist, Practice Owner
Lisa Lanzano, MS, RDN, CIEC, is a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with over 15 years of experience in medical nutrition therapy. She specializes in eating disorder recovery and women's health, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients develop sustainable healthy habits in a supportive environment.
Valeria L.
Director of Care Coordination
Valeria L. serves as Director of Care Coordination and Certified Nutrition Coach, managing patient care pathways and insurance coordination. With extensive experience in healthcare operations, she ensures seamless service delivery while providing specialized nutrition coaching focused on practical, real-world dietary solutions for diverse client populations.
Alexandra Georgiadis
Dietitian Nutritionist
Alexandra Georgiadis, MPH, RDN, specializes in telehealth nutrition counseling with expertise in digestive health and chronic disease management. As a United Healthcare provider, she delivers evidence-based virtual care to clients across multiple states, focusing on personalized treatment plans that integrate with patients' overall healthcare goals.
Questions
What nutrition specialties do you offer?
We specialize in eating disorders, gastrointestinal health, chronic disease management, women's wellness, child nutrition, and food allergies. Our dietitians have advanced training in intuitive eating and non-diet approaches to sustainable health improvement.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network providers for Cigna, United Healthcare, and Aetna insurance plans. We recommend verifying your specific policy coverage, though we currently do not accept Medicare or Medicaid programs for direct patient services.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer virtual nutrition counseling services to residents in nine states: Colorado, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and additional states where we are expanding our licensed practice.
How do I schedule an appointment?
You can book appointments through our online scheduling system or by calling our main phone number at 720-315-0051. Our team will help determine the appropriate dietitian match and verify your insurance benefits before your first visit.
Do you offer supplement support?
Yes, we operate online dietary supplement dispensaries with exclusive pricing for recommended products. These professional-grade supplements ship directly to your home, ensuring quality and convenience as part of your personalized treatment plan.
