Serving Individuals and Families

Private practice dietitian in Westlake Village, CA  

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is used to help clients understand and manage conditions while improving their relationship with food. Brenda enjoys helping clients tune into their bodies and rediscover satisfaction by guiding them with personalized approaches to intuitive eating.

Photo Credit: Lisa McClellan Photography

Photo Credit: Lisa McClellan Photography

Specialties include:

  • Adolescent/Pediatric Nutrition

  • Adult Nutrition

  • Cardiovascular Health

  • Cholesterol Management

  • Chronic Kidney Disease

  • Disordered Eating

  • Pre-Diabetes

  • Diabetes Type I and II

  • Gestational Diabetes

  • General Health/Wellness

  • Hyperlipidemia

  • Insulin Resistance

  • Intuitive Eating

  • Weight Concerns

As a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, Brenda has supported those living with diabetes for 25 years. She helps clients understand how food affects their diagnosis while teaching prevention and self-management strategies.

If you are newly diagnosed and trying to sift through the enormous amounts of information you are getting from friends, family and the internet; Brenda will help you come up with a plan that is easy to understand and fits your lifestyle. You learn about your condition, how food affects blood sugar, best timing of meals and snacks, how medications work while reviewing current lab work. Written materials and sample menu provided.

 

Wherever you are in your journey to better health, Brenda will meet you there. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Will insurance cover my visit? Brenda is currently in network with Blue Shield, Health Net and Medicare. Medicare covers diabetes and chronic kidney disease only. Insurance coverage depends on your plan however, most insurance other than Medicare covers preventive nutrition visits. Please call me or your insurance company to discuss further. If you are out of network, Brenda can provide a superbill or submit a claim for you as a courtesy. Payment is required at time of visit if you have another insurance plan other than Blue Shield, Health Net or do not have a qualifying diagnosis under Medicare.

  2. How long will appointments last? Initial consultations are up to 75 minutes with follow-up visits lasting 30 minutes to 45 minutes depending on needs.

  3. What will be discussed? During an initial consult Brenda will review medical history, labs (if applicable), assess current eating habits/food choices/preferences, provide education, suggest resources, and set goals together with the client. A sample menu and written materials will be given. During follow-up visits Brenda will review blood sugars (if applicable), food logs, and progress as a whole towards better health.