Nutrition Therapy at Fisher-Titus

The medical nutrition therapy program at Fisher-Titus is designed to help you take control of your nutritional needs. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) work in the treatment and prevention of disease by providing medical nutrition therapy to treat and prevent a wide variety of chronic conditions and health concerns, such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

The Medical Nutrition Therapy Program Includes:

Together with a registered dietitian nutritionist, patients set nutrition goals to improve their health. Medical nutrition therapy provided by an RDN includes:

  • Review of your eating habits and lifestyle.
  • Comprehensive nutrition assessment.
  • Personalized nutrition treatment plan.

The Fisher-Titus Medical Nutrition Therapy Program Provides Services for:

  • Gestational, pre-diabetes, diabetes Type 1 and Type 2
  • Cardiovascular (heart) disease
  • Kidney disease, all stages
  • Weight management
    • Weight loss or weight gain for children and adults
  • Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
    • GERD
    • Crohn’s
    • Ulcerative colitis
    • Diverticular diseases
    • Celiac disease
    • Fatty Liver
    • Cirrhosis
    • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    • IBS & Low FODMAP diet
    • Gastroparesis
    • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
  • Enteral (using the gastrointestinal tract) or parenteral (using intravenous methods) nutrition
  • Failure to thrive and malnutrition
  • Pregnancy
  • Sports nutrition and vegetarian diets
  • Autoimmune disorders
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)

What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) are food and nutrition experts that include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited dietetics program with course work approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and who completed a supervised practice requirement, passed a national exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, and continue professional development throughout their careers.

In addition to RDN credentialing, many states have regulatory laws for dietitians and nutrition practitioners. The credentialing is a professional qualification — like MD for doctors or physicians — that lets the public know that the practitioner is a trained expert. In nutrition and dietetics, the credential for trained experts is RDN.

Usually when someone says “dietitian,” they mean an RDN. “Registered dietitian nutritionist” is a legally protected title. Only practitioners who have completed specific educational requirements, passed a national exam, and continued learning through ongoing education can use this title and credentials. However, there is no specific, standardized meaning for “nutritionist.” Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist. When you hear the title, “dietitian” or “nutritionist,” check for credentials to make sure they are qualified nutrition experts.

RDNs work in a variety of settings:
  • Hospitals and health care facilities
  • Private practice
  • Community and public health settings
  • Sports nutrition and corporate wellness programs
  • Food and nutrition-related businesses and industries
  • Universities and medical centers
  • Research and development
 

We have 5 RDN’s at FTMC.

  • Theresa Seasly, MBA, RDN, LD
  • Michele Montvilas, RDN, LD
  • Jenna Malott, MS, RDN, LD
  • Megan Turner, MS, RDN, LD
  • Kelly Berry, MFN, RDN, LD

Healthy habits do not happen overnight. Our dietitians can help you make gradual changes that will provide you lifelong healthy habits.

For more information about the program, call the Outpatient Education (Therapy) Department at 419-660-2700, or contact your physician for a referral.