WORK WITH US
You know that your approach to food is not serving you well.
You already know that food is medicine—but when your symptoms change or progress stalls, it’s time for your food prescription to be re-evaluated.
We work primarily with adults and offer care in person, by phone, or via telehealth. We believe health is not one-size-fits-all—you’re as unique as a recipe, and our team uses proven frameworks, tools, and collaboration to support your path forward.
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Our team provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for a variety of conditions. While this term may sound daunting, it is a personalized, evidence-based approach using food + nutrition to prevent, manage, & improve medical conditions.
We assess your health history, labs, symptoms, lifestyle, and goals, then creating a targeted nutrition plan designed specifically for you. We use nutrition as a therapeutic tool to support healing, improve outcomes, and help you feel your best in a sustainable way.
We specialize in three primary areas:
- weight loss – including support for GLP-1 medications
- hormone balance – including insulin resistance and blood sugar regulation, PCOS, menopause, thyroid + adrenal health
- digestive support – constipation, loose stools, IBS, and dysbiosis
Because these systems are deeply connected, we also address other conditions that influence or impact these concerns—such as inflammation, stress, sleep, and metabolic health—so that care is comprehensive, strategic, and tailored to the whole person.
As needed, we can bring in functional nutrition testing (such as GI-MAP, Dutch hormone testing, or continuous glucose monitoring) to help guide your tailored path.
Feeling your best is a journey—and outcomes improve when care is tailored + collaborative. Your nutrition plan is developed with input from our team, then guided by your lead dietitian to ensure continuity, clarity, and support.
What You Can Expect:
- Schedule an appointment – either schedule through our website or call our support team named LWell to get scheduled
- Our support team, LWell, will get your demographic information, medical insurance/payment information and send you the pre-appointment paperwork to complete
- You will complete your pre-appointment paperwork + a 3 day food journal before your appointment
- You will be scheduled for a 60 Minute Initial Strategic Appointment which during the appointment we will complete a nutrition assessment
- You will be matched with a dietitian that is the best fit for you
- You will continue to work with your dietitian, either in person or through telehealth appointments until you reach your goals. Sometimes that is just a few appointments, sometimes it longer term. We are here with you along the way
When cases are complex, we collaborate as a team—bringing our collective clinical experience, continuing education, and specialty training together to ensure nothing is overlooked. We review the latest research, evaluate emerging tools and technology, and discuss nuanced details so your plan is thoughtful, thorough, and evidence-based. You’re not just getting one perspective—you’re getting the combined expertise, critical thinking, and genuine care of an entire team invested in your success.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Do I need a doctor's order to work with The Unconventional Dietitians?
In most cases a doctor’s order is not necessary.
The only time a doctor’s order is needed before your initial appointment is if you have Medicare insurance. If a doctor’s order is needed, The Unconventional Dietitians support team will contact your doctor’s office to request the order.
How much does it cost to work with the team?
In most cases the team will bill your medical insurance for medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for preventative treatment. If you have MNT coverage there may be no cost to you out of pocket. However, depending on your insurance plan you may have to pay a co-pay or may have to meet your deductible before coverage for MNT begins.
If we are not able to bill your insurance the cost for appointments is $399 for a bundle of 3 appointments; or $199 for initial appointment and $150 or follow-ups.
Do you accept Medicare insurance?
Yes, we are Medicare providers. However, Medicare coverage only applies for someone who is diagnosed with diabetes or kidney disease. If you do not have a medical diagnosis for diabetes (unfortunately prediabetes does not count) or kidney disease Medicare will not cover medical nutrition therapy (MNT).
How many appointments do I need?
Since everyone is unique and their needs are unique the number of appointments varies from person to person. We see the best results by working with a dietitian every 2-3 weeks in the beginning. However, we will schedule based on your specific case.
What can I expect once I make an appointment?
If you are scheduling online, you can request an appointment time. Before the appointment is confirmed, our support team (named LWell) will call you to get more detailed information including more details about your goals and your insurance information. Additionally, we request that you complete the forms emailed to you and a 3 day food journal before your first appointment. It is not until this information is complete that your requested appointment will be confirmed.
*Please note, LWell is located in Virginia (not Louisiana) and they will be calling you from a 757 area code.
If you are referred by your doctor the LWell team will call you once the doctor’s referral is received to complete the information needed before the first appointment.
Who is LWell and how are they affiliated with The Unconventional Dietitians?
LWell is the incredible support team that works with The Unconventional Dietitians. They will complete all scheduling (and rescheduling as needed) and billing for your work with The Unconventional Dietitians. They work from Virginia, thus they have a 757 area code when calling you by phone, so be on the lookout.
The Unconventional Dietitians
Serving clients in Lafayette and Baton Rouge with Telehealth option available.
Contact
Hello@TheUnconventionalDietitians.com
231 La Rue France, Lafayette, LA 70508
6721 Government Street, Suite B (inside Restoration Health Collective), Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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