Recovery Coaching

Nutrition Coaching for Eating Disorder Recovery in the St. Louis Area, Missouri, and Illinois – Continued Support with Dietitian Nutritionists

Achieve food freedom. Restore the relationship you have with food and your body. Overcome your eating disorder with ongoing support from your dietitian nutritionist. Feel empowered and confident. Gain control of your life.

Need More Support with Your Recovery from Anorexia, Bulimia, BED, ARFID, OSFED, Othorexia, Disordered Eating, and Body Image Struggles?

Want More Accountability in The Week?

One Session/Week with your RD Not Enough?

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​Rest assured, you have caring professionals who want to be a part of your journey and success!​

Introducing our Recovery Coaching – a dedicated service designed to assist with fortifying the foundations laid out by your trusted dietitian outside of sessions. You’ve already surmounted a significant hurdle and we’re here to stand alongside you as you navigate the journey towards better health. 

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As you work toward food freedom, it’s vital to have a nourishing support system. As dietitian nutritionists, experts in eating disorder treatment, our unwavering focus centers on dismantling the obstacles that may hinder you from adhering to the guidance of your RD you receive during your one-on-one sessions. Beyond merely setting goals, we’re committed to empowering you to achieve them, while nurturing your adherence to a balanced lifestyle.

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No longer left to navigate the challenges solo, you’ll have the reassurance and consistent support to strive towards a healthier relationship with food and your body. Are you ready to break free from diet culture and embrace food freedom?

Who can benefit from a recovery coach?

Our online recovery coaching plan can be a suitable option for those who are experiencing eating disorders, distorted eating patterns, restrictive diets, body perception concerns, excessive exercising, and intrusive thoughts related to food, exercise, or body image. It’s also a complement to our 1:1 sessions, providing that extra level of assistance.

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Our recovery coaching nutrition program can provide ongoing support for sustainable recovery. ​Recognize that seeking assistance is valuable regardless of whether you have received a formal eating disorder diagnosis. You deserve to receive support and having a coach could be a beneficial addition to your treatment team.

What does recovery coaching include?

We offer a three-month or six-month plan. The plan includes a scheduled weekly 30-minute check-in, and you can choose which nutrition coaching service is best for your needs. Some possibilities include:

  • Assistance with reinforcing and putting the recommendations a dietitian prescribed into action

  • Having your coach be present and supportive during meal/snack times

  • Having your coach eat the same foods together

  • Help with navigating the grocery store and grocery trips

On top of the 30–minute check-in, we provide our patients with chat support. Our goal is to get you to a place where you feel empowered and confident, to heal your relationship with food and your body.

How much does recovery coaching cost?

Recovery coaching is offered in 3 or 6-month packages at $55-$60/week.

Does insurance cover recovery coaching?

Currently, insurance does not cover recovery coaching, which is why we offer it at an affordable rate to allow more clients to access recovery coaching to enhance their outpatient treatment.

Option One

3-month Support

Option Two

6-month Support

Recovery Coach

Niki Thomson

Niki is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition and Physical Performance.

Education:

After graduating from Pennsylvania State University (PSU), Niki completed her Master’s combined Dietetic Internship at Saint Louis University (SLU). During her time at SLU, her post clinical focused on eating disorders within the male adolescent population and her Master’s project was with Division I athletes.

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Experience and Passions:

Niki has been playing sports since elementary school and continues to do so. She has a deep understanding of the physical and emotional demands that athletes face. With clients ranging from sedentary folk to Olympic athletes, she enjoys helping individuals find confidence in their food choices and performance. Outside of sports nutrition, she teaches at a university and loves setting young adults up for success with their nutrition. She also is a huge advocate for mental health and for men to have a non-judgmental space for growth.

Our Team of Dietitian Nutritionists in the Greater St. Louis Area

Branz Nutrition Counseling is a team of certified eating disorder dietitians who provide compassionate care to those struggling with their relationship to food. Our approach is weight-inclusive, LGBTQIA+, and social justice-oriented, which means that we believe that everyone deserves access to quality care. 

 

We can’t wait to meet you!

With locations in Illinois and Missouri, we offer both virtual and in-person counseling sessions. And, we are licensed to provide Telehealth nutrition therapy to  patients around the country.

​Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Delaware | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Missouri | New York | Texas | Virginia

We see clients in person in the St. Louis area, Missouri, Illinois, and from around the country via Telehealth. Learn more here.

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How It Works – An Easy Three-Step Process to Get You on the Road to Recovery

Make An Appointment

What service do you need? We offer a range of appointments of different durations to best fit your needs.

Meet with your Personal Dietitian

Be paired with the dietitian nutritionist on our team and get continued support with one of our online groups. One-on-one counseling, in-person, or virtual. WE TAKE INSURANCE!

Take Control of Your Life

Heal your relationship with food and your body. Choose the best foods for your unique needs. Get the tools you need to live a healthy life. Receive continued support.

Note: In order to secure a spot on a dietitian’s schedule, we need a valid payment method on file.

Our Testimonials

Thank you for choosing us as the Best Dietitian Practice in STL (2023)

  • There have been times where my daughter will eat 4 bowls of carrots and turn down a cookie, and there have been times where she will want all the fruit snacks and nothing else, but it doesn’t stress me out because I know now that it’s just what her body wants in the moment. The information provided in your course not only helps my kids, but also opened my eyes to some of my own internal struggles around sugar and meal times!"

  • My sister Gifted this program to me and I'm so glad she did! I've already gotten so much out of watching the modules and reading the PDFs."

  • Understanding and implementing the Division of Responsibility in Feeding really takes the pressure off meal times. I love sitting down to enjoy dinner with my family and I hope it’s a memory my kids enjoy when they’re older too."

  • Also, againg, thank you for being so kind to "A". She usually does not like seeing "doctor like people", but she actually enjoys coming to see you, so that says a lot.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • I can't thank you enough for all you have done for us. I know we will continue to deal with food issues but at least I see hope. I honestly don't know how L(or myself) could have got through the past year without you. You literally are a lifesaver!! You are an amazing dietitian!!.

    by Mother of a Patient

  • Thank you for the caring devoted service and gentle compassion you have shown "S" over the years.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • I am truly grateful we found you to be he nutritionist. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

    by Mother of a Patient, Saint Louis, MO

  • "For most of my life, I have correlated the size of my body to being loved and accepted. The smaller I am, the more lovable and acceptable I am. Giving up the dieting, the rules, and the noise has given me the freedom to trust, appreciate and accept love from others as well as myself".

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  • I truly appreciate the encouragement and hearfelt, genuine concern you have for me. Your counsel and empathy have meant a great deal and helped keep me going during difficult times.

    by C, Saint Louis, MO

  • Thanks for helping me think about food differently and providing guidance regarding how to select carbs. Also, thanks for helping me recognize that the evolution would take several months to come to a 'new normal'.

    by E, Saint Louis, MO

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Our team of Dietitians offers online support as well as in-person appointments in MO and IL.