Samantha Giertych, RDN
Registered Dietitian Serving the Greater Los Angeles Area
What To Expect
When Working with Sam

Initial Assessment
Meet Cute
Your initial meeting with Sam will encompass 60-75 minutes of getting acquainted, reviewing your eating and medical history, and discussing personalized goals tailored to lead you on your path to a new and loving relationship with food and your body. Sam will also connect with any other health professionals you are currently seeing in order to provide multidisciplinary, coordinated care, which may include:
primary care physician
medical specialists
psychiatrist
therapist
personal trainer

Counseling Sessions
Follow Through
Based on your needs, you will meet for 45-60 minute follow-up sessions (weekly, monthly, or as needed) with Sam to discuss progress, or even obstacles, to meeting your goals. Motivational counseling sessions may include:
identifying disordered eating patterns
exploring the roles of food, movement, and finances in the context of your health
examining social and family dynamics' impact on food
building practical skills such as menu planning, grocery shopping, and cooking
sharing nutritional knowledge and discussing latest trends

Interactive Sessions
Wellness Adventures
Your work with Sam will be enhanced by incorporating a variety of activities aimed at challenging your current food comfort zone:
farmers' market trips
restaurant outings
novel food exposures
body awareness challenges
movement experientials
Whether you are looking to expand your culinary repertoire or confronting disordered eating habits, Sam will support you in exploring relevant growth experiences.
For further information or questions, please contact Sam by phone or email.