Virtual Nutrition Counselling
for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), bloating, abdominal discomfort, gas, reflux, constipation and diarrhea
with Andrea Senchuk, Monash FODMAP trained dietitian.
Is it time to tame your IBS and calm your digestive woes?
- Fed up with painful cramps, frustrating bowels and pants that don't fit by bedtime? Hell yes!
- Want to socialize without worrying about your gut symptoms spoiling the fun? Of course!
- Feeling ready to change your diet and lifestyle but not sure where to start? Yes, 100% yes!
- Looking for a compassionate health care provider to help you manage your IBS? Yes please!
- Eager to identify your triggers and expand your diet so you can enjoy food again? Absolutely!
Yes yes and yes!
Then perhaps it’s time to work with a dietitian who can help you feel better.
Initial Nutrition Assessment
60 minutes – $150
Includes:
- 60 minute assessment of symptoms, diet, lifestyle and health status.
- 3-Day food and symptom journal review.
- Peronalized advice on diet and lifestyle modifications.
- Helpful tips, education and resources from an expert.
- Written protocol with summary of the key interventions you're going to implement.
- Access to a customizable low FODMAP meal plan software with recipes.
- Text messaging with me between appointments.
- Online billing with PDF receipts you can submit to your insurance provider.
Follow Up
45 minutes – $110
Includes:
- 45 minute check-in to review of progress, adjust interventions and keep you accountable.
- Troubleshooting and problem solving challenges in implementing interventions.
- Symptom journal review - where appropriate.
- Updated written protocol summarizing adjusted or new interventions.
- Continued access to text messaging and meal planning software.
How does nutrition counselling work?
Step 1
Book
You can book a free 15 minute discovery call to see if we’re a good fit, or you can book an initial nutrition assessment online. I work with clients Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
Step 2
Prepare
Once your initial nutrition assessment is booked, you’ll receive 3 emails: 1) invitation to sign up for the Practice Better client portal, 2) your appointment details, 3) forms you complete before our first appointment.
Step 3
Take action
During the 60-minute virtual initial nutrition assessment, we’ll discuss your health goals, general health, digestive symptoms, bowel habits, diet, and lifestyle. We’ll devise a care plan for you to work on until our follow up appointment. I’ll provide education and resources to help you implement your care plan.
Step 4
tweak & maintain
During the 45-minute follow up appointments, we’ll review your progress, troubleshoot your barriers, and adjust your care plan as needed. I’ll continue to provide education, resources and counselling to keep you on track.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Do I need my doctor to diagnose me with IBS before I meet with you?
A: Ideally yes, but it’s not absolutely necessary. Many digestive disorders share overlapping symptoms so it’s important for your doctor to assesses your condition. Each digestive disorder has its own interventions, so an accurate diagnosis of IBS is essential before implementing interventions. IBS interventions likely won’t yield desired results if you do not in fact have IBS.
Q: Do you offer direct billing for insurance?
I provide a receipt for your appointment that you can submit to your provider. I do not do direct billing. Many insurance companies offer coverage for registered dietitians (including Canada Life) so check with your provider.
Q: How many appointments will I need?
A: This depends on the complexity of your gut issues, the interventions we choose, whether you implement those interventions consistently, and how quickly your body responds. Expect a minimum of 3 appointments, the first of which being the initial nutrition assessment.
Q: How often are follow up appointments?
Follow up appointments are usually spaced 2-6 weeks apart depending on the client’s needs, schedule, and care plan.
Q: Do I need to sign up for a client account to work with you?
A: Yes. I use a client portal called Practice Better to work with my clients. The portal can be accessed via computer, tablet, or phone using the Practice Better app (available on Apple and Android). There is an introductory video in the client portal on how to navigate it. Within the client portal you’re able to join our video appointments, pay your invoice, reschedule appointments, upload your bloodwork, access resources I provide and review your care plan details.
Q: Do you put all your clients on the low FODMAP diet?
A: No. There are numerous dietary and lifestyle interventions for IBS, with the low FODMAP diet being one approach. A client’s interventions are based on the nutrition assessment and the needs and goals of the client.
Q: What if I’m stuck and need support between appointments?
You can email me or send me a text in the client portal between appointments and I’ll respond as soon as I can (within 48 hours).
As an Ottawa dietitian, I am registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario (a regulatory body that ensures Ontario RDs meet high practice and ethical standards). Because of jurisdictional restrictions, I can only provide nutrition counselling services to people living in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
To learn more about me, hit up my About page.
