Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
Great question! A Registered Dietitian is the "Real Deal" when it comes to nutrition experts. RDs have obtained a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in nutrition or dietetics. Upon completion of required coursework from an accredited university, he or she has completed a 6-12 month supervised dietetic internship and has passed a rigorous registration exam. A Registered Dietitian must obtain 15 hours of approved continuing education hours annually to maintain the credentials "RD".

A nutritionist may or may not be a Registered Dietitian, but is typically an individual that has an interest in nutrition. He or she may or may not have a degree in nutrition, and has not obtained the credentials RD. He or she is not state licensed to practice in the field of nutrition, and is not legally supposed to provide medical nutrition or diet therapy to individuals or groups. Dietitians may call themselves nutritionists, but nutritionists may not call themselves dietitians.

Where do you meet your clients?
Lisa Andrews has office space at the office of Dr. Lisa Larkin @ 4460 Red Bank Rd Suite 100 on Tuesday afternoons from 12-5 and evenings or Saturdays by request. We also can meet our clients in a mutually agreed location (such as a coffee shop or library) or at their worksite if it is an employer sponsored program. Much of our work is done electronically and can be emailed to you.

Do you take health insurance?
No, we do not. Our prices are competitive with other dietitians in Cincinnati and we accept out of pocket pay. We are happy to provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement.

What methods of payment do you accept?
We accept cash, check or online pay via paypal.com. Payment is due at time of service. Cancellation of an appointment is expected prior to 24 hours or you will be charged for 100% of the visit.

How big are your group classes?
This depends on the group. We prefer a group of at least 6-10 people for disease management or weight loss classes. If we are providing an employee program at your worksite (such as lunch and learn), the group be as large as 100.

Do you offer services for children?
Most of our services are geared for adults however Barb Lattin has a variety of experience working with children and adolescents, especially in the area of weight management. We also work with families on meal planning, grocery shopping and recipe modification.

How long is a counseling session?
An individual session typically lasts 45-60 minutes. We will have handouts for you prior to meeting with you to get you started on your nutrition and health goals. Sessions are charged by the hour. Some work may be done in our home offices.

Do you work with personal trainers?
We do work with a few local personal trainers to help you obtain your diet and exercise goals. We'd be happy to recommend them to you if you need them.

Do you do metabolic testing?
Yes. We can obtain your body fat measurement and develop an individual meal plan that will help you meet your weight goals.

Do you sell supplements or other products?
No, we do not. While we may recommend a supplement for you based on your nutrition and health goals and medical history, we do not work with or endorse any specific brand of supplements. We suggest you always check with your doctor or pharmacist prior to trying (or buying) supplements.