Business Details
8 Years
experience
Personalized Medical Nutrition Counseling in Nevada City
At Sierra Medical Nutrition, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between nutritional knowledge and actionable health practices. As a women-owned business, we bring personal and professional experience to every client interaction, understanding the challenges of sustainable dietary change. Our team of registered dietitians employs a functional medicine approach, addressing root causes rather than symptoms through individualized treatment plans.With expertise in diabetes management, weight loss support, and chronic condition nutrition, we collaborate with clients to create personalized strategies aligned with their unique health goals. Our practice emphasizes client empowerment, combining clinical excellence with compassionate care to foster lasting wellness transformations. We maintain active insurance partnerships while offering transparent self-pay options for accessible care.
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Diabetes Self-Management Training
Weight Loss Support
Insurance Billing Assistance
Functional Medicine Consultation
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We offer individualized nutrition plans based on functional medicine principles
- Our team includes board-certified registered dietitians with clinical expertise
- We accept major insurance plans including Medicare and Anthem Blue Cross
- We provide both in-person and virtual consultation options
- Our approach emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes over temporary diets
Associations and certifications
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN)
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Personalized dietary treatment plans developed by registered dietitians address chronic health conditions like diabetes and kidney disease. Our evidence-based approach combines clinical nutrition expertise with practical meal planning to improve health outcomes. Each session focuses on creating sustainable eating patterns tailored to individual medical needs and lifestyle factors.
Diabetes Self-Management Training
Comprehensive diabetes care program covering blood glucose monitoring, medication understanding, and carbohydrate counting. Our certified educators provide essential skills for managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes through structured learning sessions. The curriculum emphasizes practical strategies for daily blood sugar control and complication prevention.
Weight Loss Support
Individualized weight management programs combine nutritional science with behavioral interventions for sustainable results. We develop customized meal plans considering medical history, dietary preferences, and metabolic needs. Our approach focuses on building healthy habits rather than temporary dieting through ongoing professional support and accountability.
Functional Medicine Consultation
Root-cause analysis approach addressing underlying factors affecting health. We evaluate genetic, environmental, and lifestyle influences to create comprehensive treatment plans. This service integrates traditional medical nutrition therapy with complementary strategies for optimal wellness outcomes.
Insurance Billing Assistance
Guidance navigating insurance coverage for nutrition services with verification of benefits before appointments. We help patients understand policy specifics and maximize available benefits. For non-covered services, we provide superbills for potential reimbursement and offer discounted self-pay rates.
People
Paige Doyle
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Paige combines clinical expertise with personal experience in nutritional wellness. She specializes in functional medicine approaches to chronic disease management through evidence-based dietary interventions.
Hannah Schuler
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Hannah focuses on individualized nutrition therapy for metabolic conditions and digestive health. Her practice emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes through practical, science-backed dietary modifications tailored to each client's needs.
Questions
What services does Sierra Medical Nutrition Therapy offer?
We specialize in medical nutrition therapy, diabetes education, weight management, and functional medicine consultations. Our services include personalized meal planning, insurance billing assistance, and both in-person and virtual appointments.
Does insurance cover nutrition counseling sessions?
We accept Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Aetna, and Partnership Health Plan. Coverage varies by plan and diagnosis. We verify benefits before appointments and provide superbills for potential out-of-network reimbursement.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Schedule online through our website or call us directly at (530) 615-4155. We offer flexible appointment times and can accommodate urgent scheduling needs when possible.
What makes your approach different from other dietitians?
Our functional medicine approach addresses root causes rather than symptoms. We combine board-certified nutrition expertise with personalized treatment plans that consider genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors affecting health.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring recent medical records, current medications/supplements list, and any specific questions or goals. For insurance appointments, bring your insurance card and physician referral if required by your plan.
Do you offer virtual consultations?
Yes, we provide telehealth appointments for patients who prefer remote access. Virtual sessions maintain the same personalized care and treatment planning as in-office visits with secure video conferencing technology.
