Suzanne is a registered dietitian (RD) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. The CLT after her name stands for certified LEAP therapist. A CLT is a dietitian specially trained in the area of food sensitivities.
Nutrition Counseling Services
- Counseling for most medically indicated diet prescriptions.
- Food allergies.
- In-home consultations are available including "Cabinet Clean-out"
- Meet me at your local grocery store or park for a Walk and Talk.
- Women's health issues, including gestational diabetes, diet counseling and PCOS.
- Non-diet and intuitive eating approaches for persons with a history of failed dieting experiences. Reestablish a safe relationship with food. Learn to eat all foods in all settings.
- Treatment for night eating syndrome.
- Family diet and lifestyle coaching for weight reduction and disease prevention.
- Pre-Diabetes nutrition management, which has been shown to reduce the incidence of and progression to Type 2 Diabetes.
- Type 2 Diabetes diet counseling, carbohydrate counting, and blood sugar pattern management through diet. Lower your A1C level.
- Gastric bypass and lap band evaluations & counseling pre/post procedure.
Certified LEAP Therapist treatments for:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Migraine
- Fibromyalgia
And Others As Related to Food Sensitivity:
- Other Headaches
- Heartburn/GERD
- Arthritis
- Joint & Muscle Pain
- Eczema/Hives
- Weight Imbalances
- Autism
- ADD/ADHD
LEAP Services Include:
- Mediator Release Testing (MRT) a blood test to screen for food sensitivities.
- Elimination Diets to pinpoint and remove trigger foods from your diet.
Appointments
Call Now for Availability (562) 804-7444
Cancellations
There is a $60.00 cancellation fee for appointments canceled with less than 24 hours notice or for not showing for an appointment.
Due to the nature of our business, a 45 or 75 minute time slot is held open for only you. We do not double book. We honor your time, please be equally courteous of ours.
Downloadable Forms:
Here are all of the forms that a new client needs to read and fill out prior to their first appointment.
The files are in Windows, Microsoft Office Word format. If your computer is not capable of downloading and printing these files, then you will need to fill out the forms once you arrive for your appointment. Please arrive 10 to 15 minutes early if you need to do this.
- Welcome Letter: for your information.
- Privacy Protection Policy: for your information.
- Registration Packet: required for all new clients
- 3-Day Food Record: to get the most out of your visit this form is recommended..
- Portions in Pictures: optional.
Insurance:
My Diet by Design requires client payment in full at the time of the visit. A super bill will be provided for clients to send to their own insurance for reimbursement.
We apologize for this inconvenience - however, previous experience with insurers paying very small percentages of these claims has led to the necessity of this policy. Our clients are more satisfied knowing what to expect at the time of their initial appointment.
To verify your own Insurance coverage call the phone number on your insurance card, then ask and document the following:
- Name of person you spoke with.
- Does your plan cover nutrition counseling or medical nutrition therapy (codes 97802 & 97803)
If you are covered, then continue to ask and document the following:
- Must you see a certain provider? (If so who?)
- Will your Insurance pay a certain percentage?
- Is it out of the network or in-network?
- Do they actually contract with any dietitians for in-network coverage?
- Is there a limit on the "usual and customary fee"?
- Do you need a doctor's referral?
SUZANNE FALKENBURG, RD, CLT
5220 Clark Ave. Lakewood, CA 90712
Office Phone #: (562) 804-7444
Fax #: (562) 804-7009 or (866) 262-1148
E-Mail: sfalkenburgrd@gmail.com
Mailing Address:
6416 East Del Amo Blvd., #222
Lakewood, CA 90713
