Laura Schaffer, MS, RDN
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Laura Schaffer, RDN
based in Eugene, Oregon.
One-on-one nutrition therapy that challenges the influence of diet-culture and offers a collaborative approach in support of your health and well-being.
About me
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) licensed in the state of Oregon. I have more than 25 years of experience providing care in a variety of clinical, community and public health spaces in New York and Oregon.
I offer on-line and in-person nutrition counseling for adults who reside in Oregon inclusive of body size, race, cultural background, sexual orientation, neurotype and gender identity.
Our work together is tailored to what you seek support around. Most commonly I work with people who have health concerns or challenges related to:
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Chronic dieting and disordered eating
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Blood pressure, cholesterol or triglycerides
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Prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes or gestational diabetes
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PMOS (new name for PCOS)
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Chronic kidney disease (CKD)
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Chronic liver disease (MASLD / NAFLD)
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Digestive issues
My approach
My approach draws from clinical nutrition and also healing frameworks that center body diversity and autonomy, which include Body Trust®, Intuitive Eating, and Health at Every Size® (HAES®). I want you to be able to make fully informed decisions to determine how best to nourish your body. Figuring this out for yourself may take some time and unlearning--especially if you have been following rigid rules around eating for many years.
A scientifically grounded path away from a dieting mindset and toward food choices and eating practices rooted in your own truth.
A weight-inclusive, evidence-based practice, which integrates instinct, emotion and rational thought to cultivate attunement with the body's needs.
Health care principles that enable people to attend to their bodies' support needs without a focus on weight loss or medically unnecessary diet restrictions.
Learn more
by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant
Live Nourished by Shana Minei Spence
The Body Is Not an Apology, Second Edition
by Sonya Renee Taylor
Radical Compassion by Tara Brach
Fat Talk: Parenting in the Age of Diet Culture
by Virginia Sole-Smith
Intuitive Eating for Diabetes by Janice Dada
Unapologetic Aging by Deb Benfield
Rates and Insurance
Self Pay
First visit: $200 for 55 minutes.
Follow-up visits: $180 for 55 minutes.
Payment due at time of visit.
Insurance
I am an “in-network” provider with these companies:
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Cigna
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Pacific Source
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Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon including MedAdvantage
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Trillium Community Health Plan
Even if I am “in-network” with your insurance company it does not mean nutrition counseling is a covered benefit for you. This depends on your specific plan and your medical diagnosis.
To understand your benefits, call your insurance company and ask these questions:
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Do I have covered benefits for Medical Nutrition Therapy: CPT codes 97802 and 97803?
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If yes, what is the limit, if any, to the number of visits each year?
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Do I have a deductible to meet before insurance pays?
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Do I have a co-pay or co-insurance for these visits?
Contact me
Whether you have a question or are ready to book your first visit, I would love to hear from you!
New clients are welcome to schedule a free, 15-minute discovery call.
Eugene, Oregon 97401
In-person visits are in my private, ground floor office in Eugene. There is ADA accessible parking, entrances and restrooms as well as a LTD stop directly in front of the building.
On-line sessions are through a secure platform. All you need is a reliable internet connection and computer, notebook or phone.