Nutrition Counseling

iStock_000026298233LargeInpatient medical nutrition therapy provided by a registered, licensed dietician. Achieve your healthiest self through a personalized nutrition plan. Pediatric services available.

Personalized Strategies

Some of the most serious health conditions can be prevented or managed through simple lifestyle changes and healthier habits. We can help you improve your health by eating better. Our registered, licensed dietitian will review your medical history, current eating habits and personal wellness goals to develop a personalized nutrition plan to help you make long-term lifestyle changes.

The inpatient medical nutrition program is designed to help people living with chronic health conditions like diabetes, heart and kidney disease, hypertension and celiac disease. Services are also available for people seeking counseling for weight management and overall healthy eating habits.

Pediatric Nutrition Counseling

Our dietician is a pediatric nutrition specialist. She provides individual counseling to families of infants, children and adolescents with a wide range of nutritional disorders, including failure to thrive, feeding issues, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders and food allergies while receiving inpatient care.

Nutrition counseling available for:

  • Cardiovascular disorders
  • Diabetes and gestational diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal problems
  • Bariatric surgery
  • Good nutrition throughout life
  • Kidney disorders
  • Eating disorders
  • Sports (training and competition)
  • Weight management
  • Allergies

Your dietitian can help you:

  • Review your current diet
  • Evaluate your nutritional status
  • Analyze your nutritional needs
  • Identify personal nutrition goals and create a plan to reach them
  • Help you plan meals
  • Give follow-up assistance
  • Send a report to your doctor

Insurance & Referrals
A physician referral is required for medical nutrition therapy at Lake Chelan Health. Some insurance carriers may provide reimbursement for fees, but some participants may be required to cover costs themselves.

Providers

Abby Pattison

Position: RD
Categories: Nutrition Counseling
Location: LCH Hospital

Abby Pattison, RD, has a dual masters of psychology and nutrition to help her motivate patients to make positive changes in their lives. Abby graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle in 2008 and has worked at many front runner in the field of nutrition, including Seattle Children’s Hospital and The Moore Center for Eating Disorders.

Abby Pattison

RD