Synergy Family Physicians offers one-on one nutritional counseling with our Licensed Nutritionist. Nutritional therapy is a perfect fit for many individuals.
Here are few conditions that can benefit from working with a nutritionist:
- Pre-Diabetes or Diabetes
- Autoimmune Disease
- Chronic Fatigue
- Heart Disease
- Thyroid Disease
- Chronic Inflammation
- Fibromyalgia
- Hormone Imbalances
- Pre-pregnancy, pregnancy, and post-partum
- Difficulties with weight loss or gain
- Anxiety or depression
- Insomnia
- Arthritis
- Digestive Issues (heartburn, diarrhea, constipation, gas, bloating)
Lea Wetzell MS, LN, CNS
Licensed Nutritionist
Lea’s passion for wellness has strengthened for over 20 years since she was able to lose 50 pounds and heal her chronic conditions with food. This firsthand knowledge of the power of whole food nutrition motivates her to help patients create their own path to wellness.
She received her M.S. in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut and is a licensed nutritionist through the Minnesota Board of Dietetics and Nutrition. She is also nationally recognized as a certified nutrition specialist through the American College of Nutrition, an association composed of medical and research scientists to further nutrition research.
Lea is also honored to serve as Vice Chair for the Board of Dietetics and Nutrition Practice for the state of Minnesota, a role she was appointed to twice by Governor Mark Dayton. She is in the third year of her second four-year term. She has been in the field of nutrition since 2007
What to Expect:
During first the appointment – The patient and nutritionist will meet one-on-one either in person or virtually. The appointment will include reviewing the health history and goals, education explaining how nutrition can benefit their individual needs, a personalized eating plan including suggestions for healthy meals, snacks and beverages, assistance with tangible goal setting to help patients set realistic goals that are attainable in the short-term and long-term.
Follow-up appointments – The patient and nutritionist will meet every 2-4 weeks (depending on the patient’s health goals) to check in about the eating plan, help with accountability and encouragement, and adjust the plan as needed to keep the patients individual needs met.
Current Rates:
Insurance options may apply. Please contact your insurance to verify coverage.