• 1:1 counseling 
• Local/Community programs 
• Guides, meal plans, & free e-books
• Recipe facebook group: Healthy Recipes for Busy Moms

We have a team of dietitians that each specialize in different areas.

We see a wide variety of patients, but our primary specialties are:

• Women’s hormone health (PCOS, PMS, perimenopause)
• Gut health (IBS, bloating, etc.)
• Perinatal health (fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, and breastfeeding)
• Food sensitivities 
• Autoimmune disorc

• Apply HERE to get connected with the best dietitian for your needs
• After applying, you will gain access to our patient portal where you can complete our intake paperwork and request an appointment online
• You can also call our office at 910-408-5338 and speak to our admin, and she can get you scheduled

• If you’re not sure whether counseling is right for you, we offer a free 15-minute discovery call.

  First, fill out the application form. Then, when you request your first appointment, you will have the option to select “discovery call” instead of “initial appointment”.

• Each dietitian has different availability.
• We currently have appointments available Tuesday - Friday from 10:30am - 6:30pm EST

• No, most insurance plans do not require a referral. You can self-schedule and if a referral is needed, our team will reach out to your provider to get the referral that we need.

• We have both in person and virtual appointments available. Some insurance plans may not have extensive coverage for telehealth appointments. Our admin will review your coverage with you before your first appointment.

• Please upload or bring any recent lab work to your first appointment
• Be prepared to discuss your health history, your current diet/lifestyle, and what your top goals are for your health.

• Yes, all intake forms including consent forms and nutrition questionnaires need to be completed 48 hours prior to your first appointment.
• This gives us time to verify your insurance benefits and allows your dietitian to be best prepared the appointment.

No, you don’t need to make any changes prior to your first appointment

Our recommendations are tailored to your specific needs, so we cannot make recommendations prior to your initial assessment. 

If you are interested in learning more about a specific topic prior to your appointment, we have a variety of resources available HERE that may be helpful before you get started with 1:1 counseling.

• No, you will not be given a meal plan right away. 
• Preset meal plans are available for purchase (check out our "Oh Sh*t Meal Plan here)
• If you are working with us 1:1, we can help you develop a meal plan that is personalized to you, but that will be done together during appointments.

At your first appointment, we will review:

• Your story and health journey
• Medical/nutrition history
• Your symptoms
• Current diet and lifestyle
• Where you want to be in 1-3 years
• Your motivators

Then, we’ll discuss...

1. Initial changes you can start to incorporate.

2. Nutrition education if needed - everyone’s background and education is different, so we meet you where you’re at.

3. Lab or supplement recommendations if desired and needed - not everyone needs or is ready for these recommendations in the first appointment.

Often times it’s better to start making lifestyle changes first. We will discuss these when you’re ready!

At follow-up appointments, we'll check in on your progress, discuss any challenges that have come up, and make a plan to overcome those challenges.

At the end of your first appointment, your dietitian will typically suggest 1-3 nutrition or lifestyle changes you can start to incorporate and how to do so.

For example, eating breakfast in the morning, adding more fiber to your meals, or increasing hydration throughout the day are common goals we set with patients. 

No. We do not have a scale at our office and do not take any kind of body measurements. Instead we will provide recommendations on various ways to track your progress, depending on your goals. 

For some patients, that may include weighing themselves at home, but many of our patients never step on a scale and assess their process by looking at other positive changes they see in their bodies (eg. increased energy levels, better digestion, or a more balanced mood).

We believe that progress isn’t just about numbers — it’s about feeling good in your body, noticing small but meaningful improvements, and building habits that support long-term well-being.

• It completely depends on where you are starting, how quickly you make changes, and what your goals are. 
• Most people work with us for 3 months to 1 year+

It depends on your symptoms, goals, and preferences. We usually start with every other week and then switch to once per month when it feels appropriate.

• We have various resources for you to track your goals depending on your personality/preference and what you are tracking. 
• We also use various questionnaires, like our My Symptom Questionnaire, to help assess progress.

We can answer basic questions between appointments as needed, however if a question is too complex, we will recommend that we wait to discuss it during the next appointment.

Appointments can be made sooner, if needed, depending on your dietitian's availability.

• Under the Documents section (inside the Patient Portal) scroll all the way to the bottom, and there is an upload button.
• You can upload PDFs or images/screenshots

• Use the messaging function within your Patient Portal. It is located in the top right corner.

You can reschedule through the Patient Portal by cancelling an appointment and requesting a new appointment at a time that works for you.

Alternatively, you can contact our admin, Mecie, at [email protected] OR 910-408-5338

• $50 late cancellation fee (within 24 hours of appt)
• $100 no-show fee

About 10 minutes before the start of your appointment, you will receive an email or text message with the link to join your video appointment. A new link is sent for each appointment.

Our approach is rooted in functional medicine, which means we focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of your symptoms — not just managing them. We look at the whole picture: your nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and how all the systems in your body are working together. From there, we create a personalized, holistic plan to support your body’s natural healing process and help you feel your best. If you want to learn more about our approach and our values, visit the Our Story page of our website.

While the terms are often used interchangeably, there’s a big difference in training and credentials. A Registered Dietitian (RD or RDN) is a licensed healthcare professional who has completed a degree in nutrition, a supervised internship, passed a national board exam, and maintains continuing education. Dietitians are qualified to provide medical nutrition therapy and work with a wide range of health conditions. “Nutritionist,” on the other hand, is a more general and often unregulated term — anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, regardless of formal training. In short: all dietitians are nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians.

Knowing what to do to improve your health is just one piece of the puzzle — putting it into action consistently is where most people struggle.

Working with a dietitian provides accountability, structure, and support so you don’t have to figure it all out alone. We help you pace your progress in a sustainable way, especially if you tend to fall into an all-or-nothing mindset that leads to burnout or overwhelm.

We also prioritize your relationship with food, making sure you're not just following a plan, but building habits that feel good both mentally and physically.

It depends on where you are in your weight loss journey and whether you're using medications (like GLP-1s) to support the process.

If you already have strong foundations in place — like balanced meals, quality sleep, and regular movement — and you're still struggling to lose weight, we’ll take a deeper look at potential root causes of weight loss resistance.

Rather than relying on a simplistic “eat less, move more” approach, we focus on understanding what’s going on in your body and creating a personalized plan that supports sustainable, long-term progress.

If you don’t want to give up a food, we will not make you. We really encourage a balance of all foods —in general, having a more varied diet is going to lead to better health.

However, there are times when we may need to identify possible food sensitivities or eliminate certain foods as part of a medical condition. 

Ultimately, our job is to help you reach YOUR goals; so, if you don’t want to give up a certain food, we will make alternative recommendations to support your health.

We are not doctors, so we cannot diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, or serve as your primary care provider.

However, we can absolutely be a valuable part of your healthcare team. We love collaborating with your other providers to ensure you’re receiving well-rounded, supportive care that aligns with your health goals.

While both functional medicine dietitians and functional medicine doctors aim to identify and address the root causes of health issues, our roles are different.

At FNS, we specialize in nutrition and lifestyle interventions — using food, habits, and supportive routines to help your body heal and thrive. Functional medicine doctors can diagnose, order medications, and treat medical conditions, often using a blend of conventional and integrative approaches. We don’t replace your doctor, but we do work alongside them to offer in-depth support through personalized nutrition and lifestyle care.

A functional approach focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of health issues rather than just treating symptoms. It looks at the body as a whole system, considering how all parts — including nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and emotional health — are interconnected.

Instead of a one-size-fits-all treatment, this approach emphasizes personalized plans to support your body’s natural ability to heal, helping you achieve long-term wellness.

While we specialize in a wide range of nutrition and wellness support, there are certain conditions we do not treat or manage. These include:

• ARFID (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)

• Eating Disorders

• Chronic Kidney Disease

For these conditions, we recommend seeking specialized care from a provider with expertise in those areas. For everything else, you can explore our list of specialties (on our homepage) and find out if we're a good match for your situation and/or symptoms.