Culina Health is a group of experienced registered dietitians on a mission to make quality nutrition care accessible to everyone regardless of socioeconomic background, race, age, or gender. Our diverse group of dietitians speak 14 languages and provide empathetic and culturally-competent care nationwide via telehealth. Most of our patients receive insurance coverage, and we also offer affordable self-pay options. Get started. 

We offer one-on-one and group virtual nutrition counseling services to patients for a variety of health concerns, from navigating nutrition misinformation and improving relationship with food, to nutrition care for chronic diseases, comorbidities, and complex health conditions. We specialize in sustainable weight loss nutrition, gastrointestinal and digestive health, heart and cardiovascular health, diabetes and prediabetes, hormone health, general healthy eating and wellness, among other areas of expertise.

We work with all populations! Our patients span all ages, races, ethnicities, and gender and sexual identities. The majority of our patients are adults, and we also have dietitians who specialize in working with children and teens. We believe that everyone should have access to clinically excellent, culturally affirming nutrition care. Learn more about our care method.

Registered dietitians (RDs) or registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) are nationally-recognized food and nutrition healthcare professionals who are uniquely qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT). RDs complete extensive nutrition education and 1,000+ hours of clinical training. They must pass national board exams for licensure, and stay up-to-date on current evidence-based guidelines with mandatory continuing education credits.

RDs receive an NPI number (National Provider Identifier Number), which authorizes them to bill insurance for nutrition care. RDs work in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, including hospitals, alongside physicians and other healthcare providers. There is no comparable national standard of education, training, or licensure for nutritionists, who do not offer insurance coverage for their services. Read this blog post for more details.

Most likely! If you have a commercial insurance plan from a major provider, chances are you have some coverage for registered dietitian visits. 93% of our patients receive insurance coverage. Visit our insurance page to learn more. Get started here. 

You can schedule your first session on our website. We will ask you some questions to learn more about your needs, and then match you with a registered dietitian who specializes in your health condition(s), meets your preferences, and practices in your state.

Everyone’s timeline looks different when they enter into nutrition care. Factors like past medical history, relationship with food, long-term goals, and your insurance coverage or membership preferences all impact how frequently you should see your registered dietitian. Most of our patients benefit from:

Sessions every 1-2 weeks for the first 1-3 months in care
Some patients prefer to continue with sessions every 1-2 weeks after 3 months of care while others may be ready to graduate to sessions every 1-3 months
Once you achieve your long term goals, it can be helpful to check in with your registered dietitian every 6-12 months

Your RD will work with you to identify the best cadence to meet your individual needs.

For some special cases, such as eating disorders, bariatric surgery, GI conditions, and more, how many sessions you will need may look a little different. To learn more, click here.

It’s very effective! Your dietitian is equipped to engage in meaningful conversations as well as share key visuals and resources with you in session. In fact, many of our patients prefer meeting virtually as it allows more flexibility to select the time and location that is most comfortable for them. We have weekday, evening, and weekend availability so you can find the best time that works for your schedule. Book your virtual dietitian session.