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Join Felicia Porrazza, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, and National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, for business tips and strategies on starting and building a private practice.

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March 19, 202442 min

Verifying Benefits - Why Bother? We'll Tell You Why!

Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students. Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.

December 30, 202320 min

How to Structure an Initial Counseling Session

December 23, 202335 min

End of Year for your Practice in 2023

LINKSHIPAA for Healthcare: https://www.hipaaexams.com/hipaa/healthcareHIPAA Information: https://www.hipaaexams.com/blog/hipaa-training-requirementsHIPAA Compliance Checklist: https://www.hipaaexams.com/blog/compliance-checklistHIPAA Basics for Providers: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNProducts/Downloads/HIPAAPrivacyandSecurity.pdfHIPAA Privacy Rule: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/privacy/index.html--------------------------------------------------------------● https://porrazzanutrition.com ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/ ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students.Disclaimer:Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.

December 4, 202321 min

Motivational Interviewing for Dietitians

Resources and ResearchMolly Kellogg Free Tips: https://mollykellogg.com/counseling-tips/ The Four Processes in MI: https://mollykellogg.com/tip-114-the-four-processes-in-motivational-interviewing/MINT: https://motivationalinterviewing.org/understanding-motivational-interviewing Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/soul-console/202307/compassion-is-more-than-niceness[1] Kazemi J, Rahmati F. Comparing the effectiveness of motivational interviewing and self-development education on type II diabetes mellitus patients' lifestyle. J Educ Health Promot. 2021;10:434. Published 2021 Nov 30. doi:10.4103/jehp.jehp_860_20 [2] Steffen PLS, Mendonça CS, Meyer E, Faustino-Silva DD. Motivational Interviewing in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Arterial Hypertension in Primary Health Care: An RCT. Am J Prev Med. 2021;60(5):e203-e212. doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2020.12.015 [3] Hardcastle, S.J., Taylor, A.H., Bailey, M.P. et al. Effectiveness of a motivational interviewing intervention on weight loss, physical activity and cardiovascular disease risk factors: a randomised controlled trial with a 12-month post-intervention follow-up. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act 10, 40 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1186/1479-5868-10-40

October 9, 202356 min

How to Position Yourself as a Dietitian to Get Noticed and Paid

Libby Rothschild was a practicing dietitian who struggled to feel heard, seen and paid as a clinical job. She experienced burnout by trading time for money. To make ends meet she worked two jobs: serving as a full time clinical dietitian by day and a private practice consultant by night. After making only $55,000 from her clinical job and $30,000 more (per year) as a freelance dietitian Libby felt exhausted and time poor. She couldn't continue to work 80 hour weeks. Something had to change.One day she shared her story online and her peers saw that making money was possible. Her peers offered to pay her to help them make more money. The business Dietitian Boss was born inside of Libby’s windowless clinical office because Libby packaged information that she already knew and sold it online. Libby quickly saw that creating a course and online coaching was an enjoyable and cost effective model to save time while helping more people. Libby’s company Dietitian Boss has served over 1000 dietitians and student dietitians showing them how to start and grow an online private practice without the burnout. Libby’s InfoWebsite: https://www.dietitianboss.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitianboss/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIXPySZ-j09S9NZwE17d-iQ--------------------------------------------------------------● https://porrazzanutrition.com ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/ ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students.Disclaimer:Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.

September 14, 202340 min

Handling Patients with Mental Health Conditions

Mental Health ResourcesNIH Depression: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression NIH Anxiety: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders NIH Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd SAMHSA: https://www.samhsa.gov/ Wildflower Alliance: https://wildfloweralliance.org/NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home 988: https://988lifeline.org/ Mental Health First Aid: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/ Research StudiesAarons GA, Monn AR, Leslie LK, et al. Association between mental and physical health problems in high-risk adolescents: a longitudinal study. J Adolesc Health. 2008;43(3):260-267. doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.01.013Jacka FN. Nutritional Psychiatry: Where to Next?. EBioMedicine. 2017;17:24-29. doi:10.1016/j.ebiom.2017.02.020Lachance L, Ramsey D. Food, mood, and brain health: implications for the modern clinician. Mo Med. 2015;112(2):111-115.Opie RS, O'Neil A, Jacka FN, Pizzinga J, Itsiopoulos C. A modified Mediterranean dietary intervention for adults with major depression: Dietary protocol and feasibility data from the SMILES trial. Nutr Neurosci. 2018;21(7):487-501. doi:10.1080/1028415X.2017.1312841Parletta N, Zarnowiecki D, Cho J, et al. A Mediterranean-style dietary intervention supplemented with fish oil improves diet quality and mental health in people with depression: A randomized controlled trial (HELFIMED). Nutr Neurosci. 2019;22(7):474-487. doi:10.1080/1028415X.2017.1411320Gómez-Pinilla F. Brain foods: the effects of nutrients on brain function. Nat Rev Neurosci. 2008;9(7):568-578. doi:10.1038/nrn2421Sawada T, Yokoi K. Effect of zinc supplementation on mood states in young women: a pilot study. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2010;64(3):331-333. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2009.158Evrensel A, Ceylan ME. The Gut-Brain Axis: The Missing Link in Depression. Clin Psychopharmacol Neurosci. 2015;13(3):239-244. doi:10.9758/cpn.2015.13.3.239

September 1, 20231 hr 3 min

Sodexo Dietetic Internship Program with Intern Miranda

Resources: Types of Accredited Programs: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/about-accredited-programs Link for Sodexo Internship: https://www.dieteticintern.com/program-information.html https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/accredited-programs/program-directory CDR - RD Exam Overview: https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-exam-overview RD certification - CDR: https://www.cdrnet.org/certifications/registered-dietitian-rd-certification EatRight Pro Information for Students: https://www.eatrightpro.org/acend/students-and-advancing-education/information-for-students Masters requirement: https://www.cdrnet.org/graduatedegree CDR RD Exam Preparation: https://www.cdrnet.org/rd-exam-preparation Become a Dietitian: https://www.eatrightpro.org/about-us/become-an-rdn-or-dtr/high-school-students/5-steps-to-become-a-registered-dietitian-nutritionist -------------------------------------------------------------- ● https://porrazzanutrition.com ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/ ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students. Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.

August 22, 202344 min

How to start a private practice: 2023 Update

Resources:EIN: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online NPI: https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/Proliability by AMBA: https://www.proliability.com/ CAQH: https://proview.caqh.org/PR/Registration CMS Physician Fee Schedule: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/physician-fee-schedule/search/overview Medicare Become a Provider: https://www.cms.gov/medicare/provider-enrollment-and-certification/become-a-medicare-provider-or-supplierGoogle Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/pricing.html Referral link for SimplePractice: https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=e9a6f67f90 0:00 Intro 0:55 EIN & Business Entity 3:23 NPI 5:06 Liability Insurance 7:07 Register your business 9:26 CAQH 10:55 Credentialing with Insurance Providers 12:27 Financials 15:43 How will you see patients? 23:44 Marketing 36:57 Staying organized 39:23 Resources and Mentoring 41:44 Content Creation 42:49 Outro-------------------------------------------------------------- ● https://porrazzanutrition.com ● https://www.facebook.com/MyDietitianJourney ● https://www.instagram.com/mydietitianjourney/ ● https://mydietitianjourney.wordpress.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition assistant professor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students. Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.

July 29, 202331 min

Which EMR is best for your practice?

SimplePractice Referral Link: https://www.simplepractice.com/referral?p=e9a6f67f90SimplePractice: https://www.simplepractice.com/Kalix: https://kalixhealth.com/Practice Better: https://practicebetter.io/ -------------------------------------------------------------- Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students. Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.

July 3, 202350 min

BMI for billing and counseling

CDC BMI: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/index.htmlAdult BMI: https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/index.htmlHenry Blackburn , David Jacobs, Jr, Commentary: Origins and evolution of body mass index (BMI): continuing saga, International Journal of Epidemiology, Volume 43, Issue 3, June 2014, Pages 665–669, https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyu061 AJCN: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S000291652200627XBMI for Practitioners: https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/downloads/bmiforpactitioners.pdfAPA Weight Stigma: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2022/03/news-weight-stigmaPuhl RM, Heuer CA. Obesity stigma: important considerations for public health. Am J Public Health. 2010;100(6):1019-1028. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2009.159491 -------------------------------------------------------------- Felicia Porrazza is a registered and licensed dietitian with a masters degree in dietetics administration, an ACSM certified personal trainer, National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, college nutrition faculty instructor, and owner of Porrazza Nutrition LLC and My Dietitian Journey. In her private practice, she works one-on-one with clients to help them develop an understanding of healthy eating and fitness. She specializes in combining plant-based eating with fitness programs, specifically targeting beginner strength-training. Felicia has been a mentor to Dietitians starting their own private practice and a dietetic internship preceptor for Dietetic students. Disclaimer: Information provided is not intended to constitute legal or medical advice. All information is for general educational purposes only.