Nutrition Counseling & Therapy

Clinical Nutrition

Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) and Registered Diet Technicians (DTR) provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team caring for inpatients.

MNT is an evidence-based medical approach to treating certain chronic health conditions through the use of individually tailored nutrition plans. We can provide specific nutritional management for many health conditions and assess dietary patterns to make appropriate recommendations. Nutrition intervention can considerably improve patient outcomes and overall health.

Our Providers:

  • Heather Ashcraft, MS, RDN, Inpatient
  • Carrie Quimby, MOE, RD, CD – Registered Dietitian, Inpatient/Community Health Team
  • Lisa Wakefield, RDN, Director, Nutrition Services
  • Thea Waite, DTR, Supervisor, Nutrition Services

Outpatient Counseling

BMH’s Community Health Team offers individualized nutrition counseling for patients of BMH Medical Group’s primary care practices with the goal of helping clients improve health and prevent certain diseases. The dietitian considers the client’s individual medical, social and lifestyle needs as well as food preferences when developing a plan to achieve both short- and long-term goals. Medical Nutrition Therapy is available for the following conditions:

  • Cancer
  • Cardiac Disease
  • Celiac Sprue
  • COPD
  • Crohn’s or Ulcerative Colitis
  • Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes
  • Diverticulosis or Diverticulitis
  • Food Allergies
  • Gestational Diabetes
  • Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol
    or high triglycerides)
  • Hypertension
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Malnutrition
  • Obesity & Weight Management
  • Renal Disease

Questions & Discussion:

 Lisa Wakefield, RDN

Thea Waite, DTR