Supporting Your Journey Through Health Conditions

Whether you're navigating a chronic disease or a specific health condition, our registered dietitians provide compassionate, evidence-based medical nutrition therapy that honors your whole health, not just your diagnosis.

Comprehensive Medical Nutrition Therapy

Our registered dietitians specialize in evidence-based nutrition management for a wide range of chronic conditions and health concerns.

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DIABETES MANAGEMENT
Metabolic Health

Personalized nutrition support for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, as well as prediabetes. We help you manage blood sugar through balanced eating patterns and sustainable habits, without restrictive dieting or fear-based approaches.

  • Type 1 Diabetes

  • Type 2 Diabetes

  • Prediabetes

  • Gestational Diabetes

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CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Heart Health & Blood Pressure

Heart-healthy eating patterns that support blood pressure and cholesterol management without extreme restriction. Practical strategies for long-term cardiovascular wellness that fit into your real life.

  • Hypertension
    (High Blood Pressure)

  • High Cholesterol

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HORMONAL & REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH
PCOS, Pregnancy & Postpartum

Nutrition support that addresses insulin resistance and hormonal balance while rejecting harmful diet culture messages. Compassionate prenatal and postpartum guidance for nourishing yourself at every stage.

  • Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

  • Pregnancy & Pre/postnatal Nutrition

  • Postpartum Recovery

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AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS
Hashimoto's, Celiac & More

Tailored nutrition support for autoimmune conditions that addresses inflammation, nutrient deficiencies, and symptom management while honoring your body's unique needs and avoiding unnecessary restriction.

  • Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

  • Celiac Disease

  • Other Autoimmune Conditions

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DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
IBS, IBD & Food Allergies

Evidence-based approaches to digestive health, including low-FODMAP guidance delivered in a non-restrictive, sustainable way. We help identify triggers while maintaining a peaceful relationship with food.

  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

  • Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis

  • Food Allergies & Intolerances

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SUBSTANCE USE RECOVERY
Nutrition in Recovery

Specialized nutrition guidance during recovery from substance use, addressing the unique nutritional deficiencies and needs of this population with compassion and zero judgment.

  • Nutritional Rehabilitation

  • Gut Health Restoration

  • Recovery Meal Support

HOW WE WORK

A Weight-Inclusive Approach to Medical Nutrition

No More Fear-Based Nutrition

A diagnosis shouldn't mean confusion, generic handouts, or anxiety around every meal. You deserve guidance with context, compassion, and a plan that fits your life.

Weight-Inclusive, Not Weight-Focused

We reject the one-size-fits-all message that weight loss is the only answer. We've seen how much damage it can do to both physical health and a person's relationship with food. Health is about so much more than a number on a scale.

We Start by Listening

Your health history, cultural background, food preferences, and relationship with eating, all shape a personalized, evidence-based plan built around your life.

Redefine Health on Your Terms

We help you build confidence in the kitchen, peace at the table, and trust in your body's ability to guide you, going beyond labs and symptoms.

Coordinated, Whole-Person Care

We collaborate closely with your doctors, therapists, and care team to ensure every aspect of your well-being is supported.

We work with you to redefine what health means for you personally, focusing not just on managing your condition but also having a healthy relationship with food.

YOUR TREATMENT JOURNEY

1

Schedule Your Initial Consultation

Complete our contact form or call our office. We'll gather your information, current concerns, and assign you to our dietitian.

2

Comprehensive Initial Assessment

A deep dive into your health, lab work, medications, eating patterns, lifestyle, and goals, all in a safe, judgment-free space where you can share openly.

3

Personalized Nutrition Plan

We develop a customized nutrition strategy that respects your food preferences, cultural background, schedule, and relationship with food—no rigid meal plans or restriction.

4

Ongoing Follow-Up & Adjustment

Regular 55 to 60-minute sessions to track progress, adjust strategies, celebrate wins, and navigate challenges together. Frequency is tailored to your individual needs.

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Team Collaboration

We coordinate closely with your doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and other providers to ensure unified, whole-person care for every aspect of your health.

Working with a registered dietitian for your health condition is a collaborative, empowering experience designed around your unique needs.

What to Expect

What Makes Our Care Different

We bring compassion, collaboration, and clinical expertise to every session. Managing a health condition shouldn't mean battling your relationship with food.

✔ Beyond Symptom Management

We don't just treat your diagnosis, we help you build lasting nutritional habits that support your overall well-being, energy, and lifestyle for the long term.

✔ Collaborative Care Team

We coordinate closely with your doctors, therapists, psychiatrists, and specialists to ensure your nutrition plan works seamlessly within your full care team.

✔ Insurance Accepted

We accept Aetna, Ascension, BCBS, Cigna, Curative, First Health, Harbor Health, and Sana insurance to help make quality nutrition care accessible.

✔ HAES® & Weight-Inclusive Care

Our approach manages your condition through sustainable, evidence-based nutrition, without restrictive dieting, weight-focused goals, or shame.

✔ Diverse & Inclusive Practice

Your identity matters in how you experience food and your body. We strive to create a safe space for every body, identity, and background.

✔ Flexible In-Person & Telehealth Options

We offer in-person care at Round Rock and Austin, TX and virtual care across 17 states.

Get answers to the most common questions about medical nutrition therapy for health conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is evidence-based nutrition counseling provided by a registered dietitian to help manage chronic health conditions such as diabetes, PCOS, IBS, hypertension, and autoimmune disorders. It includes personalized meal planning, nutrition education, and ongoing support tailored to your specific diagnosis, lifestyle, and goals.

  • Yes. At Empathy Nutrition Therapy, we use a weight-inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES)-aligned approach. Rather than pursuing weight loss as a primary outcome, we focus on sustainable behavior changes, nourishing your body, and improving your relationship with food. Research consistently shows this approach leads to better long-term health outcomes.

  • Our registered dietitians provide medical nutrition therapy for a wide range of conditions including Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, PCOS, IBS, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, food allergies and intolerances, hypertension, high cholesterol, autoimmune disorders like Hashimoto's and celiac disease, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition, and substance use recovery. If you have a condition not listed here, please reach out, we may still be able to help.

  • Yes! We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual nutrition counseling across 17 states: Texas, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Louisiana, Michigan, New Mexico, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. Telehealth allows you to access expert care from the comfort of your home.

  • Many insurance plans cover medical nutrition therapy for conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disease. Coverage varies by plan and diagnosis. We recommend checking with your insurance provider or contacting our office to learn more about your specific coverage options. Visit our fees and insurance page for more details.

  • Your initial session is 60 to 75 minutes long and includes a comprehensive assessment of your health history, lab work, eating patterns, and goals. Follow-up sessions are 55 to 60 minutes and focus on reviewing progress, adjusting your nutrition plan, navigating challenges, and building on your skills. Frequency is determined collaboratively between you and your dietitian.

We're here to help you manage your health condition while building a healthy, peaceful relationship with food. Whether you're seeking help for yourself or a loved one, our team is ready to support you.

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