Balanced Bites Nutrition is the private practice of Jayalakshmi Periasamy, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Fremont, California. Her site says she specializes in diabetes, prediabetes, metabolic syndrome and weight management, and offers one-on-one nutrition counseling by telehealth or in person. She describes her approach as personalized meal planning built on balanced portions and the foods people already enjoy, with small, mindful changes to eating habits. Her About...
Free consultation
A free consultation booked online through Calendly before starting; the booking page is titled 15 min Free Consultation.
More on their siteInitial consultation (self-pay)
A 60-minute first session for clients paying directly or whose insurance the practice does not accept.
More on their siteFollow-up session (self-pay)
A 30-minute follow-up session for clients paying directly.
More on their siteOne-on-one nutrition counseling
Personalized one-on-one guidance, by telehealth or in person, to help clients reach their health and wellness goals.
More on their siteDiabetes support
Nutrition counseling for managing diabetes, with personalized meal plans.
More on their siteWeight management
Sustainable strategies to achieve and maintain weight without crash diets.
More on their siteSouth Asian meal planning
Culturally sensitive meal plans that honor a client's heritage while addressing health concerns.
More on their siteRegistered Dietitian Nutritionist
Jayalakshmi leads the practice and focuses on nutrition counseling for people managing diabetes, prediabetes and weight, with meal plans that respect cultural background. She came to nutrition after more than a decade as a software engineer.
2853 Welk Common
Fremont, CA 94555
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The site says Jayalakshmi is in-network with major insurance companies, including Aetna, Blue Shield of California and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. It also says being in-network does not automatically mean a visit is covered, and that clients are responsible for any co-pays or co-insurance.
Self-pay fees are $180 for a 60-minute initial consultation and $90 for a 30-minute follow-up. Payment is due at the time of service, by credit card, HSA/FSA card or electronic payment.
The site says clients may be eligible for reimbursement according to their plan's out-of-network benefits, and that the practice will provide a superbill to submit to the insurer.
Both. The site describes one-on-one nutrition counseling by telehealth or in person, and gives the office address as 2853 Welk Common, Fremont, CA 94555.
The site says a referral may be required, particularly in California, and that it does not guarantee insurance will cover the visit. A patient referral form and a form for a physician's details are on the appointments page.
New clients are asked to sign the required forms, which arrive by email from Simple Practice after booking, because a session may be cancelled without notice if forms are not signed. A valid credit card is needed to secure the booking.
The site lists diabetes support, prediabetes care, weight management, plant-based nutrition, healthy eating habits, vegetarian options, high cholesterol and blood pressure management, and GERD.
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Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (About page)
Registered Dietitian (site header)