Online Eating Disorder Dietitian in
Morro Bay, CA
Virtual Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders on the Central Coast and throughout California and the US
Nutrition Therapy for Eating Disorders
Amy Isabella Chalker is a virtual Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS) on the California Central Coast, specializing in the treatment of Disordered Eating and Clinical Eating Disorders. She seeks to assist clients in examining and developing their own unique relationship with food and body, and in doing so, develop a consistent, supportive relationship with the clients themselves.
Amy often works closely with parents to help them feed toddlers through adolescents in emotionally and behaviorally healthy ways. She also helps guide clients with co-occurring digestive issues and other chronic health conditions, including Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome.
Learn more about Amy here.
What are Eating Disorders?
What are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are a serious, yet treatable mental illness that affect the lives of many. At least 30 million people in the U.S. alone are currently suffering from an eating disorder. This illness knows no race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation and often manifests as a way to manage life stressors, emotions, and burdens.
Eating disorders can create long-term consequences, including physical bodily damage. They can also negatively affect relationships and the ability to be productive at school or work. Amy works with clients to help them develop their own nutrition strategies, and to offer guidance and support toward their emotional healing and growth.
Why Work with Amy as a Registered Dietitian and
Certified Eating Disorder Nutritionist in Morro Bay?
Why Work with Amy?
Amy has 18-years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in a private practice setting, and has become a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist through the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Amy’s extensive experience in the eating disorder field coupled with her ongoing study of the psychodynamic (relational) elements of client-centered work make her unique in the field. She works with clients of all ages and genders compassionately and with curiosity to explore resistances to progress that inevitably arise during eating disorder treatment, and approaches each individual through a uniquely human lens.
What Eating Disorder Nutrition Services Does Amy Offer in
Morro Bay?
Nutrition Therapy for Anorexia
Nutrition Therapy for Bulimia
Nutrition Therapy for BED
Nutrition Therapy for ARFID
MCAS, EDS & POTS
Intuitive Eating
Disordered Eating
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
General Nutrition
Nutrition for Digestion
Child & Family Feeding
Meal Planning
Frequently Asked Questions
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Once we schedule your 15-minute discovery call, nutrition sessions can generally begin within the following 1-2 weeks if we decide to proceed.
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The duration of nutrition therapy will vary widely depending on your unique needs. Amy frequently develops long-term relationships with her clients and works with them for 1 year or more. She will not continue to work with you if she does not believe she can help you.
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To gain the most benefit from nutrition therapy, most clients attend sessions on a minimum weekly basis at the outset; Amy will reserve a weekly time just for you. However, any arrangement will be discussed and mutually agreed upon once work commences.
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Amy works from a client-led dynamic; each 45-minute session is reserved for the client to discuss their specific goals, fears, progress, resistances, and feelings about the work we are doing. Amy offers recommendations based on her clinical experience, and also encourages clients to discuss the therapeutic dynamic and how it is or is not working for them.
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Amy works virtually only, and sees her clients from her confidential home office in Morro Bay, CA via Zoom or phone.
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Where appropriate, Amy utilizes tools like the virtual numberless scale MyClearStep, and its remote blood pressure/heart monitor tools. She also uses apps like Recovery Record and Nourishly for clients that require close monitoring of food intake. Regardless of monitoring strategy, Amy strongly recommends all clients have a medical clinician within driving distance to attend to health concerns and emergencies in person.
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While Amy does not bill any insurance directly, she does provide clients a superbill at the end of each month to submit to insurance for potential reimbursement. Clients should take care to discuss reimbursement policies with their insurance prior to beginning treatment.
What are the next steps for private Eating Disorder Dietitian services in Morro Bay?
Book an eating disorder dietitian consultation today
A complimentary
15-min phone call
Amy offers a complimentary 15-minute discovery call to learn how she might be of assistance to you, and to address any questions you may have. Click the button below or fill out the Contact Form to set up your call within the coming days.