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Call Nancy at (919)636-2900, or (919) 923-6874

Welcome to Essential Nutrition

Welcome to Essential NutritionWelcome to Essential NutritionWelcome to Essential Nutrition

Let us help you stay healthy! 

Call Nancy at (919)636-2900, or (919) 923-6874

Welcome to Essential Nutrition

Welcome to Essential NutritionWelcome to Essential NutritionWelcome to Essential Nutrition

Let us help you stay healthy! 

COVID 19 ALERT: WE NOW OFFER SECURE VIDEO APPOINTMENTS

Essential Nutrition is taking steps to protect our clients and ourselves from Covid 19. We are encouraging Telehealth video or telephone visits and we use a HIPPA compliant platform. Please call to book an appointment.

NUTRITION counseling & wellness coaching, Durham/Chapel Hill

Why See Our Licensed Dietitians/Nutritionists?

Essential Nutrition works with adults, children, teens and families. We believe that food and eating are important parts of our lives and should be enjoyed but should not generally rule or control us. For most people, healthy eating can be flexible. 

  • Do you need help following a special diet for diabetes, high blood pressure, lowering your cholesterol, or weight loss? 
  • Do you have irritable bowel syndrome or other gastrointestinal problems? 
  • Do you need more energy that balanced healthy eating can bring? 
  • Are you trying to maximize your athletic performance through nutrition? 
  • Are you dealing with emotional eating or an eating disorder and need guidance and support for a healthier path? 
  • Or, do you want to improve several areas of your lifestyle and want guidance and coaching to meet your vision and goals? Read more about our counseling services.

We Use Scientific Evidence

Essential Nutrition uses scientific evidence to help you establish habits for choosing, preparing and eating delicious and wholesome foods. Making small, sustainable lifestyle changes can improve your health. We will guide and coach you to achieve your goals to better health.

Insurance

We are participating providers for BCBS, Aetna, Cigna and other insurance companies. Call or email to inquire about eligibility.

Meet Our Nutritionists

Kay Schlegel-Pratt, MS, RD, LDN

Kay Schlegel-Pratt, MS, RD, LDN

Kay Schlegel-Pratt, MS, RD, LDN

Kay is the owner of Essential Nutrition. She is a certified Wellness Coach.

Over 25 years experience each!

Kay Schlegel-Pratt, MS, RD, LDN

Kay Schlegel-Pratt, MS, RD, LDN

All of our dietitians are Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists

Susan F Lutz, PhD, RD, LDN

Kay Schlegel-Pratt, MS, RD, LDN

Susan F Lutz, PhD, RD, LDN

Susan is a pediatric and adolescent specialist. She also works with adults.

Christy Quirk, MS, RD, LDN

Lisa Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CHC

Christy Quirk, MS, RD, LDN

Christy is a chef turned dietitian.

Lisa Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CHC

Christy Quirk, MS, RD, LDN

All of our dietitians are Licensed Dietitian Nutritionists

Lisa Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CHC

Lisa Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CHC

Lisa Martin, MS, RD, LDN, CHC

LIsa has a passion for coaching adults in weight management, diabetes and other health issues.

Find out more about these nutritionists.

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1709 Legion Road, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517, United States

(919) 923-6874, Telephone (919) 237-9214, Fax

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