Business Details
34 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Personalized Nutrition Solutions
Established in 1992, Lifetime Nutrition has dedicated over 25 years to transforming individual health through personalized nutrition strategies. Our founder, Nancy J. Peckenpaugh, brings extensive expertise from diverse roles including clinical hospital dietitian, community nutritionist, and author of medical textbooks. With specialized training in diabetes education and a unique approach combining humor with practical solutions, we offer Medical Nutrition Therapy for weight management, metabolic disorders, and chronic disease prevention.Our practice emphasizes collaborative care with local physicians while maintaining direct patient accessibility for general nutrition concerns. Backed by Medicare certification and affiliations with major insurance providers, we combine academic rigor with real-world application to create sustainable lifestyle changes tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Diabetes Management
Weight Management
Cholesterol Management
Hypertension Management
General Nutrition Counseling
Insulin Pump Therapy Support
Carbohydrate Counting Education
Pediatric Nutrition
Geriatric Nutrition
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience in personalized nutrition counseling
- Our founder developed early diabetes management protocols using first-generation glucose meters
- We maintain active collaborations with local endocrinologists and family medicine practices
- We accept Medicare and work with major insurance providers
- Our HIPAA-compliant patient portal enables secure communication and appointment scheduling
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Comprehensive one-hour consultations address individual health goals through personalized eating plans. Our evidence-based approach targets chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension while accommodating personal preferences and lifestyle constraints. Follow-up sessions reinforce progress and adjust strategies as needed.
Diabetes Management
Specialized programs combine carbohydrate counting with medication management to optimize glycemic control. We provide education on glucose monitoring, insulin pump therapy, and dietary adjustments tailored to both type 1 and type 2 diabetes patients.
Weight Management
Non-restrictive weight loss strategies focus on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary diets. Our approach addresses metabolic factors, eating behaviors, and practical meal planning to achieve and maintain healthy weight goals without deprivation.
Cholesterol Management
Targeted nutrition interventions address lipid profile improvement through dietary modifications. We specialize in creating palatable meal plans that reduce LDL cholesterol and triglycerides while maintaining cardiovascular health and metabolic balance.
Hypertension Management
DASH-style eating plans combine sodium reduction with potassium-rich foods to naturally lower blood pressure. Our programs emphasize whole foods and practical cooking strategies to manage hypertension without compromising flavor or satisfaction.
People
Nancy J. Peckenpaugh
Registered Dietitian & Certified Diabetes Educator
MSEd in Health Education with 25+ years of experience in clinical and community nutrition. Author of medical textbooks and pioneer in early diabetes technology adoption. Specializes in translating complex nutrition science into practical, sustainable lifestyle changes.
Questions
What services does Lifetime Nutrition offer?
We specialize in Medical Nutrition Therapy for diabetes management, weight control, cholesterol issues, and hypertension through personalized one-on-one consultations.
Do I need a physician referral?
Physician referrals are preferred for Medical Nutrition Therapy but not required for general nutrition counseling. We coordinate care with local healthcare providers.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept Medicare and are credentialed with Aetna. We're working to expand coverage with other local insurance providers. Contact us for verification.
Are virtual appointments available?
Initial consultations require in-person meetings at our Ithaca office or local medical practices. Follow-up communication can occur through our secure patient portal.
What makes your approach unique?
We combine 25+ years of clinical experience with practical, non-restrictive strategies that emphasize sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary dieting solutions.
