General Dietitian Services Information

HMC's Dietitians are here to provide you with expert nutrition advice. We employ licensed Registered Dietitians whose main objective is to offer services that meet your individual needs and help you reach your optimal level of health.  Our staff is available to speak to local groups about managing health through nutrition for youth and adults.

New members of the Hopedale Wellness Center are eligible to receive a discounted nutrition consult.

Whether you are interested in prevention, wellness, or disease management, our Registered Dietitians can address your particular needs through nutrition counseling.  Contrary to popular opinion, registered dietitians don't just help with weight loss! They can help with a variety of nutrition concerns listed below.    

 

We Can Help With:

• Cardiac Health

• Diabetes Management

• Emotional or Mindless Eating

• Food Allergies/Intolerances

• General Healthy Diet

• GERD

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome

• Nutrition Issues in the Aging Population

• Weight Gain

• Weigth Loss

What to Expect from a Nutrition Consultation:

 HMC’s Registered Dietitian, Amy Sammis, will meet with you to address whatever nutrition issues are most important to you. She will ask detailed questions about your medical history, current diet and lifestyle habits, diet preferences, and health goals. These questions allow Amy to tailor an individual eating plan to your needs.

In your first visit, the Amy will provide education regarding your topic of interest and will assist you in identifying a list of actions that will help you towards your goal. Subsequent sessions will consist of evaluating your progress and tweaking strategies as needed. The RD will consider your food preferences, quality of life, and emotional needs when making recommendations. She can assist you in number on nutrition skills as well including food preparation, meal planning, food portioning, label reading, and grocery shopping.  Amy is eager to help and offers a compassionate, judgement free space in whcih to assist you with your nutrition goals!

Patients are seen by appointment only.  A physician referral is required to apply insurance benefits or cash pay accepted.

Questions?

For more information about nutrition services or to speak with an HMC Dietitian please call 309.449.4332.