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PCOS Coaching
Nutrition & Lifestyle Coaching
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What types of clients do you work with?
I work with clients of most ages—from adolescents to seniors. Some common reasons why people want to work with me include:
- Weight loss & maintenance
- Diabetes, prediabetes and gestational diabetes
- Heart health
- GI conditions including IBS, GERD, constipation, gluten sensitivity and more
- Women’s health issues including PCOS, menopause, PMS, pregnancy
- Sports and athletic performance
- Guidance on decreasing carb cravings, increasing energy levels
- Overall healthy diet for a busy lifestyle
- Binge eating and food relationships
- I even work with helping clients gain weight if needed!
What if I have PCOS?
I specialize in PCOS. Learn more about my PCOS coaching here.
What can I expect from my first appointment?
Before our initial meeting, I will email you a link to an online questionnaire to fill out before our appointment, so I can learn more about your goals, significant medical history, medications, supplements, eating and exercise habits. It also helpful if you can upload labs to the questionnaire - or I can get them from your doctor.
At our initial appointment, we’ll review the questionnaire together. It’s important that I learn a lot about you and what you are hoping to achieve by working with me. We’ll then set goals together.
You’ll get education on nutrition relevant to your goals. You will also receive personalized ideas for meals in this session as well as lifestyle guidance including exercise, sleep, supplements, etc. We will cover the basics in this initial appointment then continue in other areas at follow up appointments, as needed. The initial session is usually 75 minutes, although some clients may only need 60 minutes.
Contact Martha to get your questionnaire
Do I need follow up appointments?
I strongly encourage follow up appointments. Changing behaviors is very difficult and can take months or sometimes years. My most successful clients are those who meet with me on a regular basis. Many of my clients like to meet more frequently in the beginning and then less frequently as time goes by.
Follow up sessions are 30 and include more detailed guidance in areas including: ordering in, restaurant dining, healthy traveling tips, easy cooking ideas, strategies on how to handle social situations, and just navigating the hurdles of a hectic life.
But there are some clients who only need to meet with me once! An example might be if you already follow a healthy diet, but have an elevated cholesterol level. We might just to make some changes to your diet in our initial session. Then you can reach out to me in the future if you feel a follow up session is needed.
What should I bring to my session?
As long as you have filled out your questionnaire and emailed it back to me prior to our session, you are all set! If you don’t have your blood work and would like me to see it, I can contact your doctor to get a copy. I am especially interested in seeing your cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, HbA1c and vitamin D. If you have PCOS, I am would also be interested in seeing your insulin levels and glucose tolerance test results. Feel free to bring your significant other for support. But keep in mind that my sessions are for one person. If your significant other wants a session, you will to book 2 hours.
What happens if I don't live in the NYC area?
No worries! Post pandemic, my practice is 100% virtual by zoom, FaceTime or phone. My clients love this as it's convenient for you, no traveling - and we can look labels of foods in your home and more. However if you live in the NYC area, I may be able to see you in an office (with very limited time slots).
Do you make "house-calls"?
Yes, I can make house or office calls in certain circumstances. I charge my hourly rate for any time out of the office – which includes travel time as well as travel cost.
Do you work with families or couples?
I frequently work with couples and families. It’s difficult to make changes and the support of a significant other or family members can be very helpful.
Do you take insurance?
I work on a fee-for-service model and do not participate in any insurance plans. However, some insurance companies may reimburse you depending upon your diagnosis and plan.
I will provide you with the superbill and diagnosis code to submit to your company. You can call your insurance company to see if it will be covered. Conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol tend to be reimbursed more frequently. You will be responsible for payment at the time of the visit with any credit card, HSA card, Zelle, or venmo.
You can call your insurance company ahead of time and tell them the CPT code for the initial hour appointment is 97802 and for 30 minute follow up appointments, 97803. You will need to ask your doctor for your diagnosis code (ICD 10 code).
Do you have packages available?
Yes! You can save up to 10% by signing up with a package, which can be a series of 4 or 8 sessions, or include 15-minute check-ins.
Do you have a cancellation policy?
I have a minimum 1 business day cancellation policy. So a Monday appointment needs to be cancelled by Friday. Otherwise you will be charged the full fee for your reserved time.
What are some of the benefits of a healthy diet?
A healthy diet is about so much more than the numbers on a scale. By incorporating a healthy diet you can improve your sleep and wake up with more energy to start your day. Not only will this lead to improved overall mood, but you’ll lengthen your lifespan, improve your internal health, and help prevent conditions and lifestyle-related diseases such diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer, to name a few!
Do you give meal plans?
It depends! Some of my clients want meal plans, whereas others want general ideas for meals/snacks to help them meet their goals. This your session, so you I cater to you.
Generally here is how I work: I will take a look at what your diet is like, as well as other lifestyle habits. Then I will "tweak" what you are currently doing to help you get the results you are looking for. We will discuss everything from ordering in, eating out, snacks, easy meal ideas, cooking, supermarket shopping and more - so you will know exactly what to do!
Looking for a nutrition expert?
If you’re looking for an expert to educate, promote, engage and inspire, then look no further!