Frequently Asked Questions

Where are you physically located?

I am currently located in the Charleston, SC area

If I do not have an Eating disorder, or other nutrition-based medical diagnosis but want to see you to learn inuitive/interoceptive nutrition wellness, can i still use my insurance through FAY?

Short Answer: Likely!

I see clients through FAY Nutrition that insurance will cover, which means: a diagnosis of an Eating Disorder (specific Anorexia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, etc.), Disordered Eating Patterns (generalized), Obesity (no matter how made up that “diagnosis is”), etc. HOWEVER, it is often common for a client to qualify for a generalized “disordered eating patterns” etiology from me after our initial session and then, YES, we can use your insurance for all further sessions recommended!

So best way to do it is to schedule an initial session directly through FAY using insurance that I accept, and we will see if regular sessions will also be covered for follow-up treatment sessions. Click here to book with me directly with insurance on my FAY Nutrition profile.

What STATE Insurance Do You Accept?

You can check on acceptance rates here. I see FAY Nutrition Clients in the following states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, HI, IN, MA, MI, NJ, NY, NC, OK, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, WI

Please refer to my FAY Nutrition profile (linked above) for up-to-date states accepted.

What can I expect during our Initial Session?

Our initial session will be made up of a quick introduction for us both to learn a bit about each other (supes casual), leading into questions that you have for me before we get started (professional or personal are both great), followed by you sharing your needs and reasons for reaching out to me for support in the first place. The majority of the session I will be asking you specific health/medical questions including current and historic conditions and symptoms and finally the most important part - your feelings on your body, health, and current wellness, the age you first noticed/compared your body and feelings you have about yourself as a human. Please feel free to share any and all things that come to mind regardless of whether you believe its “on topic” or not.

Come with a willingness to be open, emotional, surprised, and motivated to try. Be in a physical location that allows you to feel safe to share and focus on yourSELF best you can. Being outside is highly recommended for grounding if that feels right for you as well. You’re welcome to consume a snack or a meal if needed during our call- I am an Aquarius and cannot fathom judgement in my spaces s0: No, I will not be critiquing the food you decide to bring on our call if you do. Enjoy whatever you’d like!

Will you provide me with a meal plan?

Short Answer: Nope! You’ll do that yourself.

I work with you on Intuitive Eating, so I will support you with accurate nutrition education and may provide resources for using hand measurements and exchanges if appropriate for your needs. Instead, I provide a meal planning template and help support you in how to build your own personal meal plan, provide ideas, and help you decide what kind of “meal planning” is best for you.

This will allow you to release the control of dieting. We want you to learn how to exist in life in a way that you can make changes as life happens, all while understanding appropriate nutrition.

Will you work with my physician, THerapist or other healthcare provider?

Short Answer: Absolutely!

As a registered dietitian my job is to understand you from as many angles of health as I have access to! My favorite part about supporting you in your wellness journey is collaborating with other members of your team such as a therapist, psychiatrist and primary care provider in order to provide you with the best care. You must provide this information first and sign a release of information form for this to be possible, however.

Do i need to schedule a Discovery chat with you if im booking an initial session with you on fay nutrition?

Short Answer: No.

The Discovery calls are only necessary for those not using insurance or booking directly through FAY Nutrition.

How Much will it be to work with you without insurance?

Prices vary and will be discussed as clients are accepted for direct pay costs. When booking with me directly through FAY Nutrition, prices will be listed upon Initial Session scheduling.

If a particular workshop or group is posted, they will list the going price.

Do you offer any in group classes online or local to Charleston, Sc area?

There are some class offerings in the mix so keep a look out on my social media @opheliagushing on IG and TikTok.

I will be offering varied group sessions which you can sign up for if interested on my services page.