Session Logistics

Who

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Grounded Nutrition provides nutrition therapy to all people 18 and older who are seeking nutrition support.

I love to work with people who

  • Are experiencing disordered eating

  • Feel fed up with dieting

  • Are recovering from an eating disorder

  • Are stepping down from a higher level of eating disorder care

  • Have never had space to talk about food and body pain with anyone

  • Want weight-neutral medical nutrition therapy

  • Are seeking body image or body liberation support

  • Feel motivated to dive in!

  • Are part of the LGBTQIA+ community

Grounded Nutrition is not the right fit for you if

  • Given that I provide outpatient services, it is not ethical or safe for me to work with folks who are not medically stable. At the point of medical instability (irregular heart beat, low blood pressure, etc.) meeting once or even twice a week is not sufficient.

    If this is you, feel welcome to reach out. I am happy to provide you with a referral to other care options.

  • I do not provide weight loss services. Grounded Nutrition operates from a Health at Every Size approach meaning that we will focus on your health and healing goals without centering weight loss.

    This being said, there is plenty of room to talk about your desire for weight loss, your body sadness, or body image distress- fatphobia is real and it makes sense that this may be on your mind.

  • In quotations because you and our body are not broken! This work is only possible if you bring your active engagement, focus and curiosity to the table.

    Feeling on the fence about starting nutrition therapy? Feel welcome to check out my Writing & Resources page or my Book Shelf. There you will find articles, self-inquiry guides, and books to explore at your own pace.

Where

Sessions are held outside at Woodland Park near Green Lake in Seattle. The exact meeting location is shared when you book your initial session.

There is free parking and an accessible restroom available.

Woodland Park

When

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At the end of our initial appointment we can select a day, time and frequency for our sessions going forward.

I generally recommend meeting weekly initially to establish our work together. Over time it may be appropriate meet more or less frequently.

How

Thank you for being here! If you are ready to dive in:

  1. Book a 20 minute consult call with me. In this call you can share about what you are seeking support with, and ask any questions you may have.

  2. Schedule an initial session. You can do this at then end of our consult call, or by emailing sydney@grounded-nutrition.com

  3. Fill out paperwork. I will share the paperwork with you via email. In total it will take about 20-30 minutes to complete.

  4. Come to your first session! We will discuss what you shared on your intake form in greater depth, establish your goals, and decide on the timing and frequency of future sessions.

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FAQ

  • Absolutely! Whether you have a diagnosis or not, I welcome you. Feel free to schedule your free consultation now.

  • Earlier in my career, I worked for a private practice that accepted insurance. The rate I was paid required me to maintain a caseload of 30-35 clients to make a livable income in Seattle. It felt like I could choose either a sustainable caseload and low income, or a sustainable income and burnout. Ultimately I did feel burned out. I relate to what therapist Cahn Tran, MSW, LICSW shares his in depth article on this topic. Though being a RD is unique from being a therapist, there is a lot of crossover I see in terms of the expense to become licensed, the cost of continued education, and the low rate of insurance reimbursement when in network. I recommend giving it a read if you would like to learn more about the behind the scenes of being private practice provider and small business owner.

  • Yes! There are handicapped parking spots available, handicap accessible restrooms nearby, and a ramp to the area we will sit.

  • Please reach out to me via email at sydney@grounded-nutrition.com or my contact page to see if we can find a time that works for you.

  • Just yourself. Please dress in clothes that will keep you comfortably warm or cool depending on the weather. On sunny days you may want to wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. I have an umbrella for you to use in case of rain.

  • In most cases, I will be ready to meet rain or shine. We can use umbrellas or the covered seating area when it rains. In the case of extreme cold or heat, we may choose to hold sessions virtually via telehealth or phone call. If this is the case, I will reach out in advance to discuss switching to virtual.

  • Coming across someone you know is a possibility. Park-goers may walk by, see us together, or interact with us. At our first session we can discuss how you would like to handle someone potentially seeing us or saying hello.

  • I primarily meet clients outside. However if you would like to work with me and are unable to meet at Woodland Park, please reach out. I accommodate some telehealth appointment requests.

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