Your Questions, Answered
ABOUT COACHING
Is nutrition and wellness coaching right for me?
Working with a nutrition and wellness coach goes beyond what's on your plate. It's about understanding the patterns, habits, and behaviors around food that are keeping you stuck, and building something different that actually sticks. If you're someone who knows what to do but can't seem to make it stick consistently, that's the exact space we work in.
Coaching is a good fit if you're ready to do real work, not just follow a plan, but understand yourself well enough to build habits that last. Many clients find the changes here ripple naturally into other areas of their lives too.
How is this different from seeing a dietitian or nutritionist?
A registered dietitian is a licensed medical professional trained to diagnose and treat nutrition-related conditions. Nutrition and wellness coaching is different. The focus here is behavioral; understanding the patterns and habits that determine whether you're actually able to follow through on what you already know.
If you have a medical condition requiring clinical nutrition therapy, a licensed dietitian is the right starting point. If you're a generally healthy woman who's exhausted by the cycle and ready to build something sustainable, you're in the right place. Coaching also works well alongside care you're already receiving from a doctor or therapist.
How is this different from coaching I've tried before?
There's an important distinction between consulting and coaching. A consultant tells you what to do. A coach helps you build the skills to know what to do on your own and supports you while you figure it out, even when that means watching you stumble.
Many wellness approaches are prescriptive and built around ideal conditions. This work is built around your actual life. With a background in public health and a deep understanding of social behavior change, the approach here is collaborative. Your knowledge of yourself, combined with the tools and framework to actually use it. It's not a prescription. It's a partnership.
Do you work with men?
This practice works exclusively with women. Women's bodies, hormones, and physiological responses are distinct. Most wellness advice out there was built on research that historically excluded us. Everything here is designed specifically for women.
What if I have an eating disorder or a medical condition?
Your safety is always the first priority above everything else. If at any point I suspect or observe signs of an active eating disorder, disordered eating, or an unaddressed medical condition such as diabetes, I will be straightforward with you about that. Nutrition and wellness coaching is not the appropriate first step in those situations, and I will never treat someone whose needs require a higher level of care than I can ethically provide.
In those cases, I will redirect you with care and recommend a registered dietitian, physician, or other qualified professional to address those concerns first. Once that foundation is in place, coaching may absolutely be the right next step and I will be here when you're ready. Don't think of it as a closed door. It's the most honest and responsible thing I can do for you.
GETTING STARTED
How do I get started?
Fill out the inquiry form on the contact page. Once it's received, you'll hear back within 24 to 48 business hours with next steps to schedule your complimentary consultation. There's no obligation at that stage; it's simply a conversation to see if this feels like the right fit.
What happens at the complimentary consultation?
The consultation is a conversation. We'll talk through where you are, what you've tried, and what's been getting in the way. By the end, you'll have a clear picture of what coaching would look like and whether it's the right next step for you. There's no pressure to commit.
What does the first session look like?
The first session is 75 to 90 minutes. We'll walk through your history, set clear expectations, and confirm the details from your intake form. Then we get to work. The first session covers rest and recovery, which form the foundation everything else builds on. You'll leave with a clear sense of where we're headed and what to focus on first.
Do I need to prepare anything before we start?
You'll receive an intake form to complete before your first session. Take your time with it. The more honest and specific you are, the more useful our first conversation will be. Beyond that, just show up ready to be honest.
WHAT TO EXPECT
How often do we meet?
Coaching begins with weekly sessions. After the initial three months, we reassess where you are and adjust the frequency together — typically moving to less frequent sessions as your habits build and your confidence grows.
Do I have to commit to three months?
Yes. Three months of weekly sessions isn't arbitrary. Understanding your habits and patterns in real time is fundamentally different from hearing about them in a single conversation. What you think is keeping you stuck and what's actually keeping you stuck are sometimes two very different things. It often takes consistent, ongoing observation to see what's really happening and address it accurately. Things come up week to week that neither of us could have anticipated from the start, and that visibility is exactly what makes the work effective.
After three months, continuing is entirely your choice. If you do, how often we meet depends on where you are — weekly, biweekly, or less. As your habits strengthen and your confidence builds, we meet less often, tapering naturally until you're ready to move forward on your own. Most clients work with me for six months to a year, because that is an honest and realistic timeline for sustainable behavior change.
What do sessions look like after the first three months?
After three months we assess your progress together and decide on the best path forward. Some clients continue with occasional check-ins; others feel ready to step back entirely. That decision is made together. There's no pressure either way.
Are sessions in-person or virtual?
Virtual sessions are available to women nationwide. In-person sessions are available for clients in the New Orleans area. All virtual sessions take place through a secure, private client portal.
Are you currently accepting new clients?
Yes. Start by filling out the inquiry form and you'll hear back within 24 to 48 business hours.
COST & PAYMENT
What does coaching cost?
One-on-one nutrition coaching is offered as a three-month program at $1,500. After the initial three months, continued sessions are available at $150 per session.
For the Home Pantry Session and Guided Shop, pricing begins at $200 for two hours, with each additional hour at $85. To inquire about scheduling or pricing, reach out through the contact page.
Do you accept insurance?
Nutrition coaching is not covered by insurance. Payment is due at the time of service, and all major credit and debit cards are accepted.
Can I use my HSA or FSA card?
HSA and FSA cards are not accepted at this time.
What is your cancellation policy?
At least 24 hours' notice is required to cancel or reschedule. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee.
What are your hours?
Sessions are available Monday through Friday, 10am to 5pm. Weekend and evening availability is not offered at this time.
THE WORK
Do you give meal plans?
Not traditional ones. You won't receive a rigid schedule to follow each week. Instead, we build a personalized meal structure together based on your food preferences, your schedule, and your life that you can run without needing me to make every decision for you. The goal is to make you a confident, autonomous eater. Not a dependent one.
Do I have to track macros or calories?
No. Tracking isn't a requirement here. When data is useful for understanding your patterns, we use it. But it's never a daily obligation.
What if weight loss is my goal?
Weight loss is a goal we can absolutely work toward together. That said, jumping straight to it without first addressing what's underneath almost always backfires, which is likely part of why you're here.
Before weight loss becomes the focus, we look at your current habits, your relationship with food, your sleep, your stress, and your daily rhythms. When those are at a stable baseline, sustainable weight loss becomes not just possible — it becomes natural. Most people can lose weight on a crash diet. Keeping it off is the hard part. That can only be done well when there's a healthy foundation underneath.
Is this realistic for a busy schedule?
Yes. This work is designed for full, demanding lives. The habits we build together are meant to hold during travel, long workdays, and unpredictable weeks, not just when conditions are perfect.
What if I've tried coaching before and it didn't work?
That's more common than you might think and it's rarely because you weren't trying hard enough. No two coaches are the same, and there's a real difference between being coached and being consulted. A consultant hands you a plan. A coach helps you develop the skills to build your own. I may encourage you when I know you have more in you, but I also understand that real behavior change takes time and that some weeks, showing up at all is enough.
If past coaching felt like being handed a rulebook and left to figure it out alone, this will feel different.
IN-PERSON SERVICES
What is the Home Pantry Session?
The Home Pantry Session is an in-person visit where we walk through your kitchen together — what you have, what's working in your favor, and what might be quietly working against you. We make practical adjustments to set your home environment up for the habits you're building. Sessions typically run two to four hours.
Available as a standalone service or as an add-on to one-on-one coaching.
What is the Guided Grocery Shop?
The Guided Grocery Shop is a real-time grocery store walkthrough, together. We move through the store, talk through your actual choices, and turn the grocery trip from a source of overwhelm or autopilot into something you feel genuinely confident about. Sessions typically run for two hours.
Available as a standalone service or paired with one-on-one coaching or a Home Pantry Session.
Are these services available outside New Orleans?
The Home Pantry Session and Guided Shop are in-person services available to clients in New Orleans and the greater New Orleans area only. One-on-one nutrition coaching is available virtually for women nationwide.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
If something isn't covered here, bring it to your consultation. That conversation is the right place to get specific about your situation, history, and whether this is the right fit for where you are right now.