What services does Life Cycle Nutrition offer?

Life Cycle Nutrition offers life-changing nutrition counseling through individual coaching sessions and group nutrition programs provided by highly qualified registered dietitians. Appointments can be conducted via telehealth or in-person at our Omaha location. Our specialties include eating disorders, diabetes, kidney disease, and overall wellness.

How can a registered dietitian help me with my health and wellness goals?

A registered dietitian is a valuable partner for navigating the complexities of nutrition to enhance your overall physical and mental wellbeing. Through personalized goal setting, nutrition education, cooking and meal prep tips, behavior change guidance, and ongoing support and accountability, the dietitians at Life Cycle Nutrition will help you reach your personal health goals. If you have specific health conditions, registered dietitians offer specialized guidance for chronic disease management.

What can I expect during a nutrition consultation?

During an initial consultation, your dietitian will complete a thorough nutrition assessment, including information about your health history, dietary patterns, lifestyle, and specific goals. Based on the assessment, your dietitian will collaborate with you to develop a personalized nutrition plan, set realistic goals, provide education, and offer resources for success.

What is intuitive eating, and how can it improve my relationship with food?

Intuitive eating is a weight-inclusive, evidence-based framework that promotes a healthy relationship with food. Developed by dietitians Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch, it helps you heal from the effects of chronic dieting and restrictive eating patterns, focusing on body cues, unlearning food rules, emotional eating, body respect, and gentle nutrition.

How can nutrition counseling help manage eating disorders?

Nutrition counseling is essential for eating disorder recovery, supporting normalized eating patterns, stable body weight, and a healthier relationship with food. It includes education on nutritional needs, meal planning guidance, and goal setting tailored to one's specific condition and recovery goals.

What are the best dietary strategies for managing chronic conditions like diabetes or kidney disease?

A registered dietitian tailors nutrition plans based on individual needs and preferences. Expertise in kidney disease or diabetes nutrition ensures that the dietary strategies are personalized and effective for each person.

How can nutrition support heart health and prevent cardiovascular diseases?

A heart-healthy diet can support blood pressure control and cholesterol management, helping with cardiovascular disease prevention. The dietitians at Life Cycle Nutrition in Omaha help clients make sustainable dietary changes to promote heart health.

What specialized nutritional care is available for children and adolescents?

Life Cycle Nutrition provides specialized care for children and adolescents, helping them establish healthy eating habits for balanced growth and well-being. We address unique dietary needs, including food allergies, picky eating, and specific health concerns, through personalized nutrition plans.

What nutrition approaches can help with digestive health and gastrointestinal disorders?

Nutrition strategies for digestive health are highly individualized. A low-FODMAP diet may be recommended for IBS, but consulting a registered dietitian is crucial for personalized dietary guidance for gut health and food intolerances.

How do I get started with nutrition counseling?

You can schedule a consultation online or by calling our office at 402-509-3500. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments. After the initial session, we schedule follow-ups to track progress and adjust the plan as needed.

Does insurance cover nutrition services?

Most insurance covers nutrition services, often at 100%. Life Cycle Nutrition accepts most insurance providers and is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Aetna, and more. We offer insurance verification for coverage inquiries—just complete our Insurance Benefit Inquiry Form.

Can I book virtual or in-person appointments for nutrition counseling?

We offer both virtual and in-person appointments. In-person consultations are available at our Omaha office, while telehealth options provide convenience for remote clients. Each type of appointment includes expert, personalized guidance tailored to your needs.

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Experience

Michelle has worked with eating disorders since 2021. She has experience in outpatient nutrition counseling, partial hospitalization eating disorder program, and acute medical stabilization in the hospital setting. She has cared for individuals with Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), and Rumination disorder. Michelle has helped both individuals and families achieve healing. When working with families, Michelle uses the evidence-based frame-work of Family-Based Treatment (FBT). Her work is informed by Health At Every Size (HAES) principles and she includes Intuitive Eating (IE) principles to guide clients toward food freedom. Additional evidence-based theories that Michelle utilizes, in collaboration with the client’s mental health therapist, include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure Response Prevention (ERP).

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About Michelle

From a very young age, I knew I wanted to grow up and work in a helping profession. My mother was a teacher, and I loved watching her form enchanting connections with her students. I always loved playing doctor, and enjoyed science and math classes in school. I also developed a personal interest in psychology and thought about becoming a psychologist. Growing up in a family who loves food, I’ve always loved food. One day in high school, while participating in one of my favorite activities – going to the grocery store with my mom – I saw a sign for a Hy-Vee Dietitian. This title intrigued me and through some quick research, I found my perfect career – becoming a Registered Dietitian offered a unique opportunity to blend my loves of food, education, science, math, health, and psychology. Fast forward 10 years and I accepted a job working specifically with the eating disorder population, where all of these interests could be amplified.

I have a deep passion for providing thorough education about how the human body utilizes nutrition; I believe evidence-based science is one of the most powerful tools for achieving food- and body-freedom. Our culture is inundated with false information about our bodies, weight, nutrition, movement, and how these relate to our worth. This can create complicated, negative, and unhealthy relationships with food and our bodies from a very young age, which can last throughout the lifespan. I’ve needed to work on my own relationships with food and my body throughout my life, so I approach each of my client’s stories with compassion. I have developed a trauma-informed approach to care, as I know that the ways we sometimes develop unhealthy relationships with food and body are born from a desire to protect ourselves from harm. These strategies are often valid, though usually carry along negative physical and mental health impacts. My goal is to help my clients adopt new strategies that also promote positive physical and emotional health.

I am profoundly honored to walk beside my clients as we work towards an experience of greater truth: truth about nutrition, the body, and our innate dignity and worth as human beings. My faith as a Christian informs my stance regarding our extraordinary, God-given dignity and worth, and I am happy to incorporate elements of faith into our work for those who share Christian beliefs.