Nutrition Services

Whether you’re healthy and looking to stay that way; recovering from an injury, illness–or a pandemic 😊; or an athlete looking to get in top form, good nutrition is an important factor in achieving your goals.

Dietary considerations are vital for achieving and maintaining optimal health and wellness, including:

Lower risk of heart disease, diabetes, certain cancers, and obesity
Management of chronic conditions and complication prevention
Protection from disease and boost to immunity
Increased injury and surgical recovery rates
Achieving and maintaining healthy weight

The RVNAhealth comprehensive approach to wellness includes nutrition programming, weight management, and exercise prescriptions for all goals, activity levels, and age groups. Roll over an area of interest to learn more!

Senior Discount 65+: 20% off each visit*

* Does not apply to Caregiver Nutrition Education, Tips and Tricks in the RVNAhealth Teaching Kitchen and at home visits.

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Medical Nutrition Counseling and Weight Management

One-on-one comprehensive nutrition and wellness sessions tailored to your medical history, nutrient needs, and goals. Our dietitian uses a holistic approach to promote healing and wellness while considering your time, lifestyle, and budget. Areas of expertise include: hypertension, prediabetes/ diabetes, high cholesterol, IBS [low FODMAPS], digestive disorders, intuitive eating, weight loss or weight gain.

15-minute Phone Consultation prior to Initial Visit – Free
1-hour Initial Visit – $125; 45-minute Follow-up Visits – $75

RVNAhealth accepts Medicare B reimbursement for the following conditions: diabetes, renal disease and kidney transplants. Please contact RVNAhealth for details.

Nutrition Counseling and Exercise Prescription Program

Using the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM] Certified Exercise is Medicine^® program, RVNAhealth’s Registered Dietitian will work with you to determine a diet and exercise plan that will aid in long-term prevention of chronic illness, optimize your overall health and improve your clinical condition while limiting the use of medication.

Program Fee – $350. The Program Includes:

90-minute Initial Visit
45-minute Nutrition Follow-up
45-minute Exercise Plan Follow-up

Tips and Tricks in the RVNAhealth Teaching Kitchen

A fun, interactive way to experience healthy food choices, preparation strategies, and nutrition tricks of the trade all while considering your individual nutritional needs and goals! Program includes devoted dietitian time, food*, recipe cards, and educational handouts.

60-minute Session – $175 for 1-2 people
90-minute Session – $225 for 1-2 people
$25 per additional person depending on cost of food

*plant-based; please notify RD of any participant allergies.

Sports Nutrition Counseling

15-minute Phone Consultation prior to Initial Visit – Free
1-hour Initial Visit – $125
45-minute Follow-up Visits – $75 each

Caregiver Nutrition Education

Taking care of others is not an easy task, especially when their medical needs are complex. RVNAhealth’s Registered Dietitian
will work with caregivers and family members to promote quality of life through nutrition following an illness, or significant health event.

15-minute Phone Consultation prior to Session – Free
60-minute Session – $125

To schedule an appointment with our registered dietitian or inquire about a particular need, please call RVNAhealth at (203) 438-5555 x 1152 or contact us ››

Note: There is a $25 travel free (15 miles and less) for at home visits. Rates will increase based on miles traveled.

Medical Nutrition Counseling and Weight Management

Meet one-on-one for comprehensive nutrition and wellness sessions tailored to your medical history, specific nutrient needs, and overall goals. Our dietitian uses a holistic approach to promote healing and wellness while considering your time, lifestyle, and budget. Areas of expertise include: hypertension, prediabetes/ diabetes, high cholesterol, irritable bowel syndrome [low FODMAPS], digestive disorders, intuitive eating, weight loss or weight gain.

How it works:

• 15-minute Phone Consultation prior to Initial Visit – Free

• 1-hour Initial Visit - $125

• 45-minute Follow-up Visits – $75

Sports Nutrition Counseling

Optimize training, improve performance, and enhance recovery at all stages of training. Specialties include endurance sports; acro-athletics; and NCAA sports: basketball, baseball, football, softball, tennis, and golf, weightlifting.

How it works:

• 15-minute Phone Consultation prior to Initial Visit – Free

• 1-hour Initial Visit - $125

• 45-minute Follow-up Visits – $75 each

Nutrition Counseling and Exercise Prescription Program

Using the American College of Sports Medicine [ACSM] Certified Exercise is Medicine® program, RVNAhealth’s Registered Dietitian will work with you to determine a diet and exercise plan that will aid in long-term prevention of chronic illness, optimize your overall health and improve your clinical condition while limiting the use of medication.

Program Fee – $350

Program includes:

• 90-minute Initial Visit

• 45-minute Nutrition Follow-up

• 45-minute Exercise Plan Follow-up

Caregiver Nutrition Education

Taking care of others is not an easy task, especially when their medical needs are complex. RVNAhealth’s Registered Dietitian will work with caregivers and family members to promote quality of life through nutrition following an illness, or significant health event.

How it works:

• 15-minute Phone Consultation prior to Session – Free

• 60-minute Session – $125

Tips and Tricks in the RVNAhealth Teaching Kitchen

A fun, interactive way to experience healthy food choices, preparation strategies, and nutrition tricks of the trade!

Program includes devoted clinician time, food*, recipe cards, and educational handouts.

How it works:

• 60-minute Session – $150 for 1-2 people

• 90-minute Session – $200 for 1-2 people

• $10-15 per additional person depending on cost of food

*plant-based; please notify RD of any participant allergies

Meet Monica Marcello, MS, RD

Monica Marcello, MS, RD, applies her diverse nutrition background to best serve the individual needs of those in the RVNAhealth community of care. Her expertise includes wellness restoration following injury or surgery, community and individual education and program creation, strategies for athletic performance optimization, and interactive healthy cooking classes for all ages in the RVNAhealth teaching kitchen.

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