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Nutrition Specialists

Mary D. Brown, MS, RD, LDN

Address:

2102 South Boulevard, Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28203
United States
T: 704.999.0880
F: 877.385.9026

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Description        

Located in Athletic Club South End, we are a Charlotte based company that specializes in personalized nutrition counseling and educational workshops. Our services are custom tailored to meet the specific needs of each client, addressing nutrition related concerns including:
- weight management
- womens needs (e.g., polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), pre-natal/post-partum, infertility, menopause)
- disease management (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular, hyperlipidemia)
- food allergies and food intolerance's
- pediatrics
- sports nutrition

Profile and Credentials        

Nutrition Specialists (www.nutrition-specialists.com)- Owner, Founder

Budding Baby (www.buddingbaby.com)- Owner, Founder

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist (LDN)

Master's of Science - Nutritional Biochemistry & Exercise Physiology

Bachelor's of Science - Human Nutrition

Mary is the owner and founder of Nutrition Specialists of Charlotte. She is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist in the state of North Carolina (LDN) and has both a bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University and a master’s degree from the University of Tennessee At Knoxville in nutrition science and exercise physiology. After her studies, she completed a Dietetic Internship at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL where she focused on clinical, pediatric and sports nutrition.

Mary’s expertise in nutrition is built on extensive counseling, teaching and research activities. Her clinical and counseling experiences at Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and OSF St. Francis Medical Center have allowed her to develop a specialty in women's needs, pediatrics, disease managment and sports nutrition. Mary was fortunate enough to develop a passion for sports nutrition while working with athletes at the collegiate level, during her time at the University of Tennessee and OSF St. Francis Medical Center, as well as pediatric and adult athletes through private practice.

Among her many strengths, Mary’s counseling and teaching skills are especially noteworthy. Mary’s rich interpersonal skills, as well as her effectiveness as a coach, counselor, and educator allows her to build close and productive relationships with her clients. Mary emphasizes a holistic approach to working with her clients, and in consultation with the clients physician, develops programs of balanced nutrition and exercise. She focuses on physical and emotional growth and development through education and lifestyle changes. Relying on her vast experience, Mary strives to provide exceptional nutrition care by meeting the individualized needs of each client.

Mary writes a monthly article for Charlotte Parent magazine's web site, Charlotte Smarty Pants and has served as a reviewer for various publications of the American Dietetic Association (ADA). Mary is a member of the ADA and various Dietetic Practice Groups including Pediatric Nutrition, Weight Management, and Women’s Health.

Philosophy and Comments        

Just like every person is unique, so is every person's nutritional needs. These needs are dependent on factors including medical history, physical activity level, anthropometric values (including age, weight, height, etc.) and personal goals - just to name a few!

At Nutrition Specialists, each clients nutritional care is tailored to meet their individual needs insuring complete nutritional health and achievement of all nutritionally related goals.

Work Hours and Fee Schedule        

Work by appointment only.

Fees: starting at $30; accept FSFlex Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), credit card, check, cash

Health Insurance:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC - 6 free visits if Blue Care HMO, Blue Options or Blue Advantage and a member of the Healthy Lifestyle Choices Program (enroll by calling 1.800.218.5295). Call your benefits manager to determine benefits and eligibility for working with an in-network provider.

Aetna -Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

American Specialty Health Networks, Inc. - Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

Careington International - Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

CIGNA Health Corporation - Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

Great-West Healthcare - A 20% cash discount is applied to professional services rendered. Patients pay directly for services rendered at the time of services.

Health Allies - A 20% cash discount is applied to professional services rendered. Patients pay directly for services rendered at the time of services.

Healthyroads Collection - Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

Medical Resource, LLC - A 20% cash discount is applied to professional services rendered. Patients pay directly for services rendered at the time of services.

Reserve National - A 15% cash discount is applied to professional services rendered. Patients pay directly for services rendered at the time of services.

Sekure Healthcare - Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

UNICARE - Members are automatically eligible for a fee schedule amount of $75.00 for new patient office visit and $55.00 for established patient office visits (payment to be made when services are rendered).

UnitedHealthcare - A 20% cash discount is applied to professional services rendered. Patients pay directly for services rendered at the time of services.

       


       


       


       


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