LindaRD is the private practice of Linda Michaelis, a Registered Dietitian based in Contra Costa County who sees clients at her office in Alamo, CA and serves surrounding counties. The site describes counseling for weight loss, child and teen weight loss, type 1 and type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes and gestational diabetes, prenatal and postnatal nutrition, PCOS, fertility, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease. Clients start with an initial session o...
Initial Session
The initial session lasts about an hour: a review of medical history, recent lab data, and weight and diet history, ending with a simple meal plan built around favourite foods and a few recipes.
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A half hour to one hour session, in person or by phone and email, that customizes the plan with specific portion sizes and food combinations for each meal and snack.
More on their siteNutrition Education Follow-ups
Short sessions of around 15 to 30 minutes, in person, by phone or by email, to adjust the meal plan and keep a client motivated and on track.
More on their siteCustomized 8-Week Program
A structured program for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol, with daily access to Linda by phone or email and optional weekly office visits.
More on their siteSupermarket Shopping Tour
One session can be held in a local supermarket, walking the aisles to find the best products for nutritional content and value.
More on their siteWeight Loss
Counseling for clients who want to lose weight and keep it off while still enjoying favourite foods, starting with individual sessions or the 8-week program.
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A meal plan built around a child's favourite foods across the five food groups, with the whole family eating healthier.
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Individualized diabetes education, such as carb counting and insulin management for children and adults, in remote or in-person sessions, alongside the client's diabetes care team.
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Registered Dietitian
Linda has a BS in Nutrition from Syracuse University and an MS in Nutrition and Dietetics from New York University, and says she has worked as a Registered Dietitian for 25 years in Contra Costa County. She sees clients at her office in Alamo and names child and teen weight, menopause, weight loss, PCOS, infertility and kidney disease among her interests.
RD, CDCES (Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist)
Jackie earned a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from San Diego State University and has experience in diabetes care, chronic kidney disease, pediatric nutrition and obesity management. She works with children and families, has trained patients on continuous glucose monitors and insulin pumps, and provides services in English and Spanish.
Based in Alamo, CA 94507. Appointments available virtually and in the local area where offered.
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The insurance page says LindaRD is an in-network provider, will contact your insurance company to verify your nutrition coverage and will submit electronic claims on your behalf. It shows the logos of a number of insurers and medical groups, and it says LindaRD accepts payments from health insurance providers.
For non-insurance consultations, payment is expected at the time of service unless arrangements have been made in advance.
The initial session lasts about an hour. LindaRD reviews your medical history, recent lab data and your weight and diet history, asks about your favorite foods, and you leave with a simple meal plan and a few recipes tailored to you.
Yes. The weight loss page says virtual sessions are offered, and the Virtual Consultation page lists phone, email, text, Zoom or another platform you prefer. Follow-up sessions can also be in person or by phone and email.
A structured program for weight loss, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. LindaRD is available every day of the 8 weeks by phone or email, and you can come to her office each week if that helps your motivation.
One of your sessions can be held in a local supermarket, where LindaRD walks the aisles with you and shows the best products for nutritional content and value.
The site lists working hours of Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 7:00, and Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. To book, call (925) 855-0150 or use the contact form.
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Certifications
Linda Michaelis: BS in Nutrition, Syracuse University; MS in Nutrition and Dietetics, New York University; Registered Dietitian (as the site words it)
Jackie Peterson: RD, CDCES; Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, San Diego State University; certified in Obesity Interventions for Adults