Business Details
14 Years
experience
Personalized Nutrition Counseling in Lockport, NY
Nutrition Insights, founded in 2012, is a registered dietitian-led practice dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve lasting health improvements through personalized nutrition counseling. Our approach combines scientific expertise with compassionate care, recognizing that every client's needs are unique. With over two decades of combined experience in clinical, geriatric, pediatric, and life-cycle nutrition, we specialize in creating tailored plans for chronic condition management, weight optimization, and family wellness. Our founder, Amy Beney, holds advanced degrees from SUNY Plattsburgh and the University of Buffalo, maintains CDCES certification for diabetes care, and has developed evidence-based strategies for meal planning and behavior modification.We prioritize client autonomy, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes rather than temporary diets, while maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA compliance and insurance billing transparency. Our practice integrates ongoing professional development to incorporate the latest nutritional research into client care plans.
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Diabetes Management
Weight Management
Pediatric Nutrition
Telehealth Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of clinical and life-cycle nutrition expertise
- Personalized plans for chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension
- Insurance-covered medical nutrition therapy services
- Telehealth appointments available for convenience
- CDCES-certified diabetes care specialization
Associations and certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- CDCES (Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist)
What people say
Personalized nutrition plans
Diabetes management expertise
Sustainable lifestyle changes
Supportive counseling approach
Insurance coverage available
Services
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Customized nutrition plans for chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and digestive disorders. Combines clinical expertise with individual health history to create evidence-based dietary strategies. Addresses medication interactions and lab result interpretation for comprehensive care.
Diabetes Management
Specialized counseling for type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Focuses on carbohydrate counting, medication management, and lifestyle modifications. Includes CDCES-certified guidance for insulin resistance and prediabetes prevention.
Weight Management
Sustainable weight optimization programs emphasizing behavior modification and balanced nutrition. Addresses emotional eating patterns and metabolic factors. Offers family-focused approaches for household-wide wellness improvements.
Pediatric Nutrition
Nutrition guidance for picky eaters and developmental needs. Covers growth milestones, school meal planning, and family meal strategies. Addresses food allergies and digestive concerns in children.
Telehealth Consultations
Remote nutrition counseling accessible from home. Maintains same personalized approach through secure video platform. Ideal for follow-up sessions and clients with mobility challenges.
People
Amy Beney
Registered Dietitian
Registered dietitian with MS in Nutrition from University of Buffalo. Specializes in diabetes care, pediatric nutrition, and chronic disease management. 15+ years clinical experience across geriatric, pediatric, and acute care settings.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We specialize in diabetes management, hypertension, digestive disorders, weight optimization, and pediatric nutrition concerns. Our services address both prevention and management of chronic health conditions.
Do you accept insurance?
Most major insurance plans cover our medical nutrition therapy services. We accept CPT codes 97802/97803 and can bill using code s94770. Patients should verify benefits with their provider.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure virtual consultations for convenience. These maintain the same personalized approach as in-office visits while allowing flexibility for busy schedules.
What should I expect during initial consultation?
Your first appointment will include a comprehensive health history review, dietary assessment, and goal setting. We'll develop a customized nutrition plan during this 60-minute session.
How does follow-up care work?
Follow-up sessions last 30-60 minutes and focus on progress review, challenge resolution, and goal adjustment. We recommend biweekly sessions initially for optimal support.
Reviews (2)
Lisa Sanders
Jan 28, 2022
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Amy, Thank you for your guidance and advice. Your knowledge has helped me to get healthy and feel better. I appreciate everything you have done for me.
Karen N.-A.
Jan 13, 2022
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I was in a place where I got stuck and I explained to Amy before going in that I needed someone to help me to get back on track and help me with accountability. I can't say enough with how helpful Amy was. Showing me little easy tricks to make my life easier by doing simple things with food prep and having things available so I would make right choices. Amy was a great listener, learning from me how the typical day for me is ( which is far from normal being self employed of a 24hr business , add onto it the covid and all the obstacles, both personally and in a business). Thank you Amy! I know I
