FAQs

What is nutritional counseling?

Nutrition counseling is an ongoing process in which a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) works with an individual to assess their usual dietary intake and identify areas where change is needed. An RD provides information, education, support and follow-up care to help an individual make and maintain the needed dietary changes.

This process usually begins with an interview/assessment, which provides the basis for creating an appropriate treatment plan and identifying long-term goals. The RD and client work together to identify areas where change is needed, prioritize changes, and problem solve as to how to take steps forward. Making dietary changes is a gradual process. Each individual’s situation and background must be carefully considered. Once the needed changes have been identified, it is important to identify potential barriers to change, set realistic short-term goals, find support, and determine the kind of care needed to maintain progress or set new goals.

Is Ability Nutrition a good fit for me?

At Ability Nutrition, we utilize a Health At Every Size (HAES), non-diet, “All Foods Fit” approach to help both teens (16+ years old) and adults find a healthier, more balanced relationship between self and food. We frequently incorporate Intuitive Eating and mindful eating practices in our work with clients.

We are LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed, and work hard to create a secure, compassionate, affirming space for all of our clients.

we treat the following:

  • Eating Disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder aka ARFID, Binge Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, OSFED)

  • Disordered Eating

  • Orthorexia

  • Chronic Dieting

  • Compulsive/Excessive Exercise

  • Emotional/Stress Eating

  • Elevated A1C, cholesterol, triglycerides

  • gastrointestinal conditions (eg, gastroparesis, IBS)

  • PCOS

  • general health/nutrition concerns

We are currently offering telehealth services via secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, Simple Practice.

For those who would benefit from frequent weight checks, we work closely with physicians in the area to monitor weight, and can provide recommendations for alternative weight monitoring options when necessary/appropriate.

Will my insurance cover these services?

Abi Ploch is in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Health Care. For those who have another insurance plan, Ability Nutrition can offer superbills to provide your insurance provider for out of network services.

Sliding scale slots for initial and follow up appointments are currently available, but limited. Please reach out to abigail@abilitynutritiontherapy.com if you have questions about our sliding scale policy and availability.

What is your cancellation policy?

We require 24-hour advance notice to cancel or reschedule an appointment without penalty. Any cancellations made within this 24-hour period are subject to a $75 late cancellation/no show fee (this fee applies to private pay and insurance-based appointment cancellations).

What will this cost? And Good Faith estimate

Please see our Services page for more information about costs of sessions, parent support sessions, etc.

Good Faith estimate

Under Section 2799B-6 of the Public Health Service Act, health care providers and health care facilities are required to inform individuals who are not enrolled in a plan or coverage or a Federal health care program, or not seeking to file a claim with their plan or coverage both orally and in writing of their ability, upon request or at the time of scheduling health care items and services, to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” of expected charges.

You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost.

Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.

  • You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.

  • Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.

  • If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.

  • Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate. For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises.