Keep Your Workouts Fresh
Jan 31, 2012
Our Registered Dietitians are experts when it comes to educating individuals, families, corporations and the general public regarding nutrition for overall wellness and disease prevention and/or management. The following are some of the services SoCal Nutrition & Wellness offers.
If you are not sure which service would best suit your needs, give us a phone call or send an e-mail for assistance. Please also visit the FAQ page, which may answer any questions you have.
Services offered:
- Individual Nutrition Counseling
- Virtual Appointment
- Group Nutrition Education
- Corporate Wellness
- Grocery Store Smart Shopping Tour
- Recipe Modification
- Specialized Menu Planning
- Bridal Nutrition Bootcamp
- Media & Writing
Individual Nutrition Counseling
Initial nutrition appointments include an extensive diet, health, and wellness assessment. Please visit the Forms section to get started on your New Client Packet. Initial appointments are typically 90 minutes and follow-up appointments are typically 45 minutes.
Our areas of expertise include:
- Weight Management (weight loss, gain, or maintenance)
- Diabetes (including Pre-Diabetes, Gestational, Type 1, or Type 2 diabetes)
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome)
- Sports/Exercise nutrition
- Disordered Eating
- Heart Health (elevated cholesterol, triglycerides and/or blood pressure)
- Pregnancy Nutrition (Including the Pre-conception & Pre- and Post-natal periods)
- Vegetarian or Vegan Diets
- Anti-inflammatory Diets (for overall wellness and/or inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, ankylosing spondylitis, etc)
- Digestive Health
- General Wellness (including dietary assessment and healthy menu planning for the prevention of disease)
Virtual Appointment
If your schedule does not permit you to visit Janice at her office, or if you are not located in the Orange County area, our dietitians can provide counseling via the telephone and/or internet, creating a highly effective "virtual" appointment.
Group Nutrition Education
Our dietitians are available to provide group nutrition education in the form of seminars, lunch n’ learns, or interactive lectures on numerous nutrition topics. Examples of topics include healthy eating on-the-go, dining out for health, healthy holiday eating, sports nutrition, dietary supplements, heart healthy eating, navigating the grocery store, reading the nutrition facts label, and a 5- to 8-week group weight loss series. Download a more thorough topic list here.
Also, be sure to check the Blog page for announcements regarding group classes held at the SoCal Nutrition & Wellness office. Registrations forms for classes are located here.
Corporate Wellness
Most adults spend the majority of their waking hours at work, making it a prime venue for promoting healthy habits. Corporate wellness programs benefit both the employee and the employer in many ways.
- Benefits of corporate wellness programs to employees include: Weight reduction, improved physical fitness, increased stamina, lower levels of stress, and increased well-being, self-image & self-esteem.
- Benefits of corporate wellness programs to the employer include: Enhanced recruitment & retention of healthy employees, reduced healthcare costs, decreased rates of illness & injuries, reduced employee absenteeism, improved employee relations & morale, and increased productivity.
Current and former corporate wellness programs have included:
- nutrition seminar series
- group weight loss series
- stairway enhancement project
- cafeteria menu and vending machine content renovation
- lunchtime walking program using pedometers
E-mail SoCal Nutrition & Wellness with your corporate wellness needs and goals to receive a quote and a personalized plan of action tailored to your corporation and the needs of your employees.
Grocery Store Smart Shopping Tour
The average modern grocery store contains over 47,000 products. With that many choices, it's no wonder that consumers remain frustrated and confused when it comes to label reading and grocery shopping. If you feel this way, have a nutrition expert personally guide you through the grocery store of your choice. At the end of the tour, you will have a personalized, nutritious shopping list.
Recipe Modification
Submit your favorite recipe(s) for a nutritious upgrade! Our dietitians will make healthy, yet tasty, ingredient substitutions so you can make your favorite dishes more nutritious.
Specialized Menu Planning
Looking for specific meal plans for weight loss, sports team roadtrips, low sodium diets, diabetes, or other conditions/situations? Have a nutrition expert plan a specific, individualized plan based on your favorite foods and tailored to your conditions and eating situations.
Bridal Nutrition Bootcamp
Engaged? Want to look your best on your big day? Optimal nutrition will not only help your waistline, but will also help your skin and hair look radiant and keep you full of energy. You will also be given vital information about food safety to assure you steer clear of common food pathogens that could cause stomach troubles on your wedding day. Contact us for more information.
Media & Writing
If you are interested in having one of our Registered Dietitians write an article for your publication, comment on a nutrition topic (or product) of interest, discuss nutrition trends for your media outlet, etc. Please the send details of your request via e-mail.