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I love being a resource that helps both you and your patients.

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San Francisco Bay Area based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Slabaugh, looking at the camera and smiling

Referring a patient to Amy Slabaugh, RDN

The California Business Code for dietitians requires me to have a referral in place from a physician before I can begin working a patient. You can fax my referral form to my office (see the form above) or you can use your own office’s referral protocol.

If you use your own referral process please be sure that each referral includes:

Provider’s name and NPI

Patient name and phone number

Diagnosis and ICD-10 code

Indication that this is a referral for nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy

amy slabaugh dietitian

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) can be an integral part of multidisciplinary care.

Refer Your Patients

Why refer to an RDN?

➡️ A thorough nutrition assessment

➡️ Evidence based nutrition recommendations

➡️ Practical guidance for applying nutrition recommendations

What Patients Can Expect

Rates

  • Initial Assessment: 55 minutes – $225
  • Follow Up Session: Up to 45 minutes – $160

Insurance Coverage

Exact coverage for nutritional counseling varies from policy to policy.

I encourage patients to access my insurance benefits verification form to help them know what questions they should ask their insurance company to determine coverage and potential out of pocket costs.

In-Network:

I am in-network with United Healthcare and Aetna.

Out-Of-Network:

For patients with other health insurance you can pay for my services out of pocket and then receive a “superbill” to submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.

Who I Work With & What I Help With

I work mostly with adults of all ages. I also do some work with tweens and teens.

Common reasons patients work with me:

  • Gut health
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Intuitive Eating
  • Emotional eating
  • Anti-inflammatory eating
  • Heart health
  • Pre-diabetes

Telehealth allows me to see patients throughout California, including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the greater East Bay.

I can also see patients in the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, HI, ID, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

How Many Sessions?

Lasting health changes don’t happen overnight. While some patients choose ongoing support, most new patients see meaningful progress with 4–6 sessions.
This timeframe allows us to build realistic habits, adjust as needed, and create changes that actually stick—without extremes or quick fixes.

(Many patients notice improvements even sooner, but consistency is key for long-term results.)

How We Work Together

Once a patient decides to move forward, I’ll create their Healthie account and guide them through the next steps so getting started feels simple and stress-free.

  • Fully virtual practice — patients meet from the comfort of home
  • Secure telehealth appointments
  • All scheduling, forms, and payments handled in Healthie, a HIPAA-compliant platform
San Francisco Bay Area based Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Amy Slabaugh, looking at the camera and smiling

Hi! I’m Amy, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.

I love helping people rediscover the joy of eating while also helping them to feel good in their bodies. In nutrition counseling sessions with me you have my expert guidance in getting you from restricted diets and not feeling well to eating more freely and feeling good.

When you work with me we always start with a thorough assessment so I can see the whole picture of where you’ve been and what you’ve tried. From there we work collaboratively to make an action plan of steps you can take to get you feeling better and eating freely.

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What Patients Are Saying

Since working with Amy, my relationship with food has improved significantly. I no longer feel afraid to try new foods, and I have a much healthier mindset around eating. I’ve also realized that my GI issues are not always caused by food other factors in my life can play a role as well. Overall, I feel better both physically and mentally, and I’m continuing to make progress.

Katie

Lexington, KY

I really enjoy working with Amy! She is so kind, considerate and compassionate. I appreciate how patient she is with me and so warm and supportive. I feel so seen and heard. I also feel very equipped with the right tools to continue to broaden my diet.

Heather

Walnut Creek, CA

Before working with Amy, i was getting little to no help at all when it came to dealing with how to manage what I ate in regards to how it affected the pain in my stomach. I was starving on a bland diet, afraid to eat. With Amy’s guidance, my diet has variety and my comfort level has improved immensely.

Zachariah

Berkeley, CA

I can actually eat again! And I am not in pain every single day. Amy doesn’t dismiss symptoms, feelings, and emotions associated with everything I have been going through.

Anonymous


Amy caters to your specific needs and really hears patient’s concerns. She has great ideas and works well with children.

Sarah, mother of a pediatric patient

San Lorenzo, CA

I was so defeated and frustrated by my gut issues prior to meeting Amy. I felt bloated and uncomfortable all the time even without eating any food. It was affecting my confidence and mental health.
I’ve found so much more clarity around my symptoms since working with Amy. I’ve noticed significant improvements (way less bloating, more regular bowel movements, more energy etc ). Her knowledge along with her patience and encouragement has helped me feel a lot more in control with my body.

Felicity

San Francisco, CA

Service Area

Serving clients online throughout California, including Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and the greater East Bay.

In-person workplace wellness available in Oakland, Fremont, San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area.