Frequently Asked Questions
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Below are frequently asked questions regarding RDKate Sports Nutrition services. If your questions are not answered here, call 989-906-2459 or schedule a free 15 minute call to determine if our expertise, experience and approach are what you are looking for!
1. What services do you offer?
RDKate Nutrition offers both individual consulting and team services as well as one-time or on-going seminars and lectures for clubs and other organizations. Occasionally there are also special programs or events. Sports nutrition consulting is most appropriate for athletes ages 13 (8th grade) and up, though RDKate has worked with children as young a 8 to help them understand and develop a good relationship with food. RDKate works with athletes of all levels of competition including middle school, high school, collegiate, amateur, elite and professional. Services are individualized for each athlete or client.
2. What is the set-up of your individual consulting?
Initial consults are 60 minutes to allow time for RDKate to learn about your lifestyle, training, dietary intake and goals as well as begin to devise your personalized performance nutrition plan. Follow-up consults are 30 minutes long.
3. What are payment options? Do you take insurance?
RDKate Sports Nutrition does not take insurance directly. However, if you believe your services might be covered, RDKate will provide an itemized receipt with appropriate insurance codes after clients provide proof of a doctor-diagnosed medical condition. Out of pocket payment in the form of credit card is due on the day of the scheduled appointment. Receipts can also be submitted back to your HSA.
4. Do you offer group consulting?
Please contact Coach Kate to discuss group consulting.
5. How do are team services set up?
Team services can be provided as a one-time talk, multiple talks throughout the season, or an entire season-long program. RDKate Sports Nutrition is available to travel to your team's location or can offer virtual talks on a platform with screen sharing and video/audio capability. Please contact Coach Kate for more information on team services.
6. Can I work with you regardless of where I live?
Due to individual state laws governing dietetic practice, our dietitians can only work with clients in certain states. Please contact us to see if you live in a state in which we can work. We can work in Michigan, Wisconsin and Illinois as well as some other states
7. Do you sell or endorse any products or companies?
RDKate Sports Nutrition does not sell nor endorse any particular products or companies. RDKate Sports Nutrition remains independent so that you can rest assured you are receiving unbiased, evidence-based recommendations. When you work with RDKate Sports Nutrition, you don't have to worry about feeling pressured to buy unnecessary, expensive supplements.
8. Do you work with eating disorders?
Yes. Coach Abby currently handles all eating disorder cases.
9. How do I schedule a consult?
To inquire more about services and/or schedule, call 989-906-2459 or schedule a free 15-minute phone call. Initial scheduling is not done via email or text.
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