Functional Nutrition Consultations
Making lasting, health-affirming lifestyle changes can be challenging.
With professional guidance, these changes can become a powerful part of your healing journey.
How Functional Nutrition Supports Whole-Body Health
Your health journey is unique—and the path forward should be too. Our Integrative Dietitian, Sydney Sloan, bridges Eastern and Western nutrition with a functional approach that looks beyond symptoms to uncover root causes of imbalance. Together, you’ll look at the whole picture—nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and mindset—to design a personalized plan that supports your goals. This isn’t about quick fixes or fad diets, but cultivating lasting confidence and long-term well-being.
Guidance for a Wide Range of Health Concerns
From managing blood sugar to balancing hormones, our Virtual Functional Nutrition Consultations support both general wellness and chronic conditions. Common concerns include:
- Diabetes & Blood Sugar Balance
- Digestive Health (IBS, Bloating, Food Sensitivities)
- Hormone Balance (PMS, PCOS, Thyroid)
- Heart Health and Inflammation
- Prenatal & Post-Partum Nutrition
Meet Sydney Sloan, Your Partner in Health
Sydney brings a unique whole-body approach to nutrition, helping patients improve energy, manage chronic conditions, and cultivate a balanced relationship with food. With a Master’s in Clinical Nutrition and board certifications in both functional nutrition and diabetes education, she partners with patients to create individualized nutrition strategies that not only improve their health but also foster balance, body positivity, and resilience.
She is also studying Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine, which deepens her understanding of how Eastern and Western healing practices complement each other.
Body Positivity and Sustainable Wellness
At AcuBoston, we believe that health is not defined by weight. Our Health At Every Size approach focuses on building a healthier relationship with food, supporting body respect, and creating changes that feel natural and sustainable—no diets, no shame, just care.
A Personalized Journey, Step by Step
Initial Visit
Your first virtual session is a deep dive into your medical, social, dietary, and lifestyle history, plus a collaborative discussion about your goals. You will leave with 1–3 personalized, practical goals aligned with your desired outcomes
Follow-Up Sessions
Virtual follow-up sessions provide ongoing support, accountability, and adjustments to your nutrition plan as your needs evolve. Together, we’ll build on progress, address challenges, and keep you moving toward your goals with confidence.
*In-person visits may be available on a case-by-case basis.
**We honor the courage it takes to seek recovery from an eating disorder. At this time, we are not able to provide care for those in active treatment—please visit the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) for support: nationaleatingdisorders.org or call/text 1-800-931-2237.
Nutrition Consultations Pricing
Initial Visit
$255 60 minutes
Follow-Up
$255 60 minutes
$190 45 minutes
$115 30 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect from my first appointment?
Your first session (about 60 minutes) is dedicated to gathering and synthesizing your medical, social, dietary, and lifestyle history. This is foundational for our personalized approach. Everyone has different goals and expectations, and we aim to meet you there while offering expert guidance. You will leave the first session with 1-3 tailored goals, and future visits will build on these, adjusting based on your needs and desired outcomes. Various interventions and treatment plans may be included.
Note: We do not see patients currently in eating disorder treatment or recovery.
Do I need a follow up? How often should I see the dietitian?
Yes—most people benefit from follow-up visits. Frequent touch points at the start of your journey (every 2–3 weeks) tend to lead to better outcomes. As you gain confidence and make progress towards your goal(s), we may space out visits to monthly or every few months.
Less sessions are needed if you come for primary education on a specific topic. For example, you were diagnosed with celiac disease and need primary education on foods to avoid. We can accomplish that in 1-2 sessions.
We try to meet our patients where they are relative to their health goals and design treatment plans that fit their lifestyles and financial budgets.
Will I get meal plans?
We do not love meal plans for several reasons. They do not teach you how to eat well. Most patients do not follow them. They are not unique to your food preferences!
The dietitian can teach you how to create your own meal plans using a practical model. This allows flexibility to listen to your cravings, avoid foods that do not agree with you, enjoy cultural food favorites, and so much more!
Do you take insurance?
No, but we can provide a Superbill for insurance reimbursement.
Can I have Labs and Advanced Diagnostic tests order through the Dietitian?
Yes. Not everyone wants lab work done, and it is not always covered by your insurance. For an additional fee-for-service cost, the dietitian can order advanced diagnostic tests like nutritional blood work testing, stool, urine, and salivary analysis testing. She can also refer you to nutritional genetic testing.
Have questions or want to learn more before booking?
We'd be happy to chat! Please email us at hello@acuboston.com