Sports & Medical Nutritional Counseling
Melissa Mathes, RD, a member of the American Dietetic Association and a sports nutritionist for athletes and active people wanting to improve their overall health and achieve success in athletic & fitness activites. Melissa's services for sports & medical nutrition conseling are listed below.
Call our office to schedule your complimentary session at (949) 276-5401
Sports Nutrition Counseling
| Service | Description | Fee |
| Nutritional Guidance | Complimentary 30-minute session where you’ll receive nutritional guidance to help you meet your fitness goals. This program will uncover which programs will help you achieve your athletic goal. | Free |
| Comprehensive Sports Nutritional Analysis | This package includes 3- 60-minute sessions. Sessions include: Three day food record analysis of current diet, complete assessment of medical history, labs, medications, vitamins, herbs, supplements, and sport foods. A meal plan and sample menu of current dietary needs, body fat and sweat rate analysis is included. | $225 |
| Sports Nutritional Follow-up | This program is an extension of the Comprehensive Sports Nutrition package. Perfect for those who want to continue guidance while progressing towards their nutrition and athletic goals. | $40 2 - $65 |
| Body Fat Analysis | This is a great way to evaluate your overall fitness and an effective way to track how well your current nutrition program is working. A 30 minute nutrition counseling session is included. | $20 |
| Body Fat Analysis-Progress Program | A great program to monitor your progression towards your body fat percentage goal. A 30 minute nutrition counseling included. | 3 -$50 |
| Sweat Rate | Includes hydration needs for pre, during and post event. Proper hydration can improve your performance; some studies show a 20% increase in performance. | $20 |
| Meal Planning | After determining baseline calories needs with the Comprehensive Sports Nutritional Analysis program, I will provide a sample menu and outline recommended sport/real food needs for pre, during and post event. | $60 |
| Race Day Nutrition | Specifically designed for those who want nutritional guidance solely for the race event. Loading, nutrition during event, and recovery nutrition. Particular foods/snacks and sports foods will be recommended to enhance optimal athletic performance and repair. | $70 |
| Customize Your Program | Design your program to suit your training needs. Choose from any of the programs above, you decide the length, 6, 12 or 18 week sessions with one (duration of meeting 30-60 mins.) meeting per week. | 6wk.-$350 12wk.-$450 18wk.-$550 |
Medical Nutrition Counseling
Counseling recommended by your doctor or yourself.
Chronic diseases(need doctors prescription)
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension, gastrointestinal disorders, pediatrics, immune disorders (Lupus, HIV/AIDS), neurological diseases (MS, Parkinson’s).
Lifestyle change
Weight loss
Dietary improvement
| Description | Fee | |
| Initial Assessment | This is a one-hour information gathering session of medical and diet history including; any pertinent labs, medications, herbs, vitamins, and a 3 day food record to assess. Initiation of nutritional and weight/medically oriented goals. Brief recommendations will be provided at this session; with the majority of the nutritional tools you need provided at the next follow up session. | $90/hr |
| Follow up session | First two follow-ups last an hour, after that if more are desired they usually are 30 minutes in nature. Follow-ups are a continuum of the initial assessment; this is where you will get your recommendations to meet your nutritional and medical goals. |
First 2 sessions-$75/hr $40 for 30 minutes |
Pay out of pocket fee. A super bill will be provided for you to submit to insurance with a doctor’s prescription and follow up request. Must have a PPO and have out of network services on your plan.
Special Package 3 sessions for $170
To schedule a nutritional session, call our office at (949) 276-5401