East Jefferson General Hospital – The Premier Hospital in Metairie, LA

The Wellness Center

Nutrition Counseling at the Wellness Center

Nutrition counseling at the Wellness Center focuses on your specific nutritional needs and goals. You and your dietitian will work together to develop a plan to work toward your goal. Weight loss at the Wellness Center is more than just a diet; it is a lifestyle change that will help you feel better, increase energy, and improve mood, all while eating foods you love!

ALL WELLNESS CENTER MEMBERS RECEIVE A 5% DISCOUNT ON NUTRITION COUNSELING
ALL EJGH TEAM MEMBERS RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT ON NUTRITION COUNSELING

The Wellness Center

Options for Nutrition Counseling

 

  • Packages Show More

    BASIC NUTRITION PACKAGE: $149
    For those who are interested in creating a long-term lifestyle change, have tried diets in the past, or have a moderate amount of weight to lose.

    Includes:

    • 1 – 90 minute initial session
    • 1– 30 minute follow up sessions

     

    FOLLOW-UP NUTRITION SESSIONS:
    For those who have completed the Basic Nutrition Package or a single session and need additional guidance.
    Follow Up Package: $149

    • Includes 4 – 30 minute follow up sessions

     

    SINGLE SESSIONS AND CHOLESTEROL SCREENS:
    For those who have specific nutrition-related concerns.

    • 60 minute session: $79
    • Cholesterol screen: $35

  • 1 Nutrient Specific Consultations Show More

    Many times there are underlying conditions that need to be addressed in order for weight loss to be successful. It could also be that you are at a stage in your life when your nutrient needs are different than they were. Whether a food intolerance that makes it difficult for you to meet your nutrient needs, or a condition that requires you be on a specific diet, our 60-minute individualized consultation will help you reach your best self yet.
    • 60-Minute Session: $79

    Athletic Performance
    For those trying to boost their training regimen or optimize muscle mass and body fat to maximize performance.

    Blood Pressure
    Just a small amount of weight loss can help lower blood pressure numbers by 3-5 points! At this consult you will receive invaluable tips on how to reduce your sodium intake.

    Cholesterol
    With ever-changing nutrition recommendations, knowing which foods will increase your cholesterol can be tricky. Our dietitian will help you sort fact from fiction to help keep your levels in check.

    Pre-Diabetes/Diabetes
    Let our dietitian help you understand the carbohydrate exchange system so you can seamlessly use it to control your blood sugar in everyday life.

    Pregnancy Needs
    Nutrient needs vary greatly during all periods of gestation. Meet with our dietitian to learn which foods to consume most of and which foods to avoid to have a happy, healthy pregnancy.

    Vegetarian/Vegan
    Following a plant-based diet is a great way to improve your health and the health of the planet. Learn how to safely follow a meatless meal plan that won’t leave you feeling hungry or fatigued.

    Nutrition counseling sessions are available by appointment only. Please contact the Wellness Center’s Dietitian, Ashley Berluchaux, MS, RDN, LDN, at 503-6801 or stop by the Member Services Desk to make an appointment today!