What should I bring to my first appointment?

Please bring your intake form (ideally it should be filled out prior to your first session so you can maximize your time with your RD), along with your doctor's prescription for our services (if you have one), and copies of your blood tests and other lab work results. For pediatric appointments, please also bring your child's weight and height history from your pediatrician.

I’m uncomfortable being weighed… Is this a must?

Prior to your first weigh in (if appropriate) please let our office staff know if you do not wish to know your weight and we can record your weight "blind" and not let you see it.

What are your fees?

Please call the office (818-794-0048) for our most updated fee schedule.

Do you take insurance?

Like many RD offices, we do not bill insurance directly. Instead, we provide you with a superbill after you render payment on the day of service. We will give you instructions on how to best negotiate with your insurance provider for reimbursement. Your reimbursement level will depend on your insurance plan and your medical diagnosis, and our staff is committed to helping you achieve maximum reimbursement in any way we can.

Do you take interns?

Yes! Helping Hand Nutrition offers Dietetic Internships, nutrition rotations, and other internship opportunities for both bachelor’s and master’s students. Jana Greene Hand, MS, RD, has been a preceptor and/or mentor to dozens of students and interns through the years. Helping Hand Nutrition accepts students from most accredited programs, colleges, and universities. We are now also accepting applications from Distance Dietetic Internship (DDI) programs. For Dietetic Interns earning the supervised practice hours required for eligibility to sit for the Registration Examination for Dietitians, we offer eight to eighteen-week placements for either elective rotation, outpatient rotation, or administrative rotation. Please email your cover letter and updated resume (including your GPA) to internships@helpinghandnutrition.com.