What to Expect When Working With a Dietitian

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to work with a registered dietitian, you’re not alone. Many people picture strict meal plans or fad diets — but the truth is very different. At AP Nutrition, our focus is on personalized, evidence-based care delivered through secure telehealth visits in Washington and Oregon. And here’s the best part: for most people, nutrition counseling is fully covered by insurance as preventive care.

Dietitians vs. Diets: Why It’s Different

You’ve probably heard of popular diets like:

• Keto, Atkins or Low-carb/carb-cutting plans

• Paleo

• Whole30

• Intermittent fasting

• DASH diet

• Carnivore

• Atkins diet

• Mediterranean diet

• South Beach diet

While these diets may work short-term, they are one-size-fits-all approaches. A registered dietitian provides something completely different — individualized nutrition care tailored to your health history, lab results, lifestyle, and goals. Instead of temporary fixes, dietitians help you build long-term habits that support better health outcomes.

What Happens in a Dietitian Appointment?

When you meet with a dietitian at AP Nutrition, here’s what to expect:

• Initial assessment: We review your health history, medications, labs, and goals.

• Personalized strategies: Together, we create an action plan that fits your lifestyle.

• Ongoing support: Follow-up visits help you stay accountable, make adjustments, and celebrate progress.

Our visits go beyond “eat more veggies” — we address the why behind your food choices, your relationship with food, and the unique challenges you face.

Telehealth Dietitian Care in Washington & Oregon

No need to commute, park, or rearrange your day. All AP Nutrition sessions are conducted via secure telehealth, making expert nutrition counseling accessible wherever you live in Washington or Oregon.

Insurance Coverage: A Hidden Benefit Most People Don’t Know About

Here’s the truth: most health insurance plans cover nutrition counseling at little or no cost to you. At AP Nutrition, we are in-network with:

• UnitedHealthcare

• Premera Blue Cross

• Regence Blue Shield

• Aetna

• Cigna

• First Choice Health

• Medicare

• Medicaid

That means you may already have fully covered preventive nutrition care — and not even know it.

Why Work With a Dietitian?

Working with a registered dietitian is about more than food — it’s about:

• Reducing risk for chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease

• Managing existing health conditions with evidence-based nutrition

• Building sustainable habits for energy, performance, and long-term health

• Creating a plan that works for you, not a cookie-cutter diet

Ready to Get Started?

If you’ve been curious about what it’s like to work with a dietitian, now is the perfect time. Telehealth nutrition counseling is convenient, personalized, and often completely covered by insurance.

👉 Book your discovery call today and see how AP Nutrition can help you take the next step toward better health.

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✍️ Author

Written by Alie Purcell, MS, RD — Registered Dietitian and founder of AP Nutrition. Alie provides telehealth nutrition counseling across Washington and Oregon and is in-network with major insurance providers including UnitedHealthcare, Premera, Regence, Aetna, Cigna, Medicare, and Medicaid. She specializes in diabetes management, heart health, digestive nutrition, and sustainable weight management.