Amenorrhea Nutrition Support
HAES aligned and client centered dietitians at Note to Self Nutrition are ready to support you on your journey!
Note to Self Nutrition was created out of a strong desire to provide individuals with a safe and inclusive space for nutrition therapy and counseling. The name is intended to show us that we are constantly providing reminders to ourselves. Reminders to take care of our bodies, reminders to ignore hustle and diet culture, reminders to set boundaries and seek out support when things get rough. Life is full of reminders. And as dietitians, we are simply here to bring individuals back to those reminders to help them elicit positive changes in their life. It is our firm belief that recovery from disordered beliefs surrounding food and bodies is possible. Although at times it can seem like a never ending uphill battle. We would love to be given the opportunity to join you on this journey towards body liberation and food freedom.
Our team of experienced eating disorder dietitians practices utilizing the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) as a framework. All services provided are client centered and focus on developing a positive relationship with food and one’s body. Note to Self Nutrition strives to provide support through a social justice and trauma informed lens. Dietitians have attended trainings pertaining to HAES, trauma, OCD, LGBTQIA+ community support, social justice support, etc.
In order to remain up to date regarding treatment modalities and practices. And to provide the best support to clients of diverse and/or minority backgrounds, Note to Self Nutrition staff is often engaging in continuing education services and trainings.
More information regarding HAES can be found on our blog as well as from the ASDAH. Our resources page has multiple resources for clinicians and clients
FAQs
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Amenorrhea is a term used in the medical field to describe the absence of a menstrual period. There are two types:
Primary, meaning an individual has not had their first period by age 16
Secondary, meaning an individual who has had regular periods experiences an absence of their period for more than three cycles, and is not pregnant.
Amenorrhea is not a diagnosis but is actually a symptom of another condition. At Note to Self Nutrition we take periods, and the lack thereof very seriously. We view periods as a vital sign similar to heart rate and blood pressure. If a period is missing, there is likely something happening to the body that needs attention.
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Any individual assigned female at birth can be at risk for amenorrhea. However, individuals who struggle with eating disorders or disordered eating especially with restrictive behaviors are at increased risk. Along with athletes or individuals engaging in strenuous physical activity and possibly not nourishing their bodies properly. Those with hormonal imbalances such as PCOS may also experience amenorrhea.
You can find more information regarding Amenorrhea on our blog
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Our work together would look a little something like….
Working Together
Initial Assessment
This is a 90 minute intake session allowing us the ability to dive deep into your medical history and current struggles. We will explore topics including body image, your current nutrition habits and behaviors, current menstrual cycle, birth control history/current usage, beliefs surrounding food and your body, as well as any history of pregnancy, miscarriage, or loss. Together we will develop some goals and objectives for our work together to be a guidepost for us.
Building Trust through Continued Follow Ups
At a frequency decided upon together we will meet routinely to discuss your continued work on goals. We will discuss road blocks, medical conditions that may arise, symptoms, eating disorder behavior urges, and any other situations or information that you deem appropriate. Continued follow ups help us adjust the plan of care and recommendations as needed.
A solidified team of providers is the golden standard for recovery. At Note to Self Nutrition we believe this is one way we provide the best care to our clients. Given your consent, we will be in communication with your medical providers (therapist, psychiatrist, medical doctor/PCP, specialists, etc.) in order to provide consistency for you. We welcome the ability to collaborate with your treatment team.
Continued Support
Our goal is never to keep you on our caseload for as long as possible. That’s not great for us and not ideal for you either. We want you to grow in our work together and not require our support to facilitate change and challenge diet culture. However, we also understand that this is an ongoing lifelong journey for some. And we are always here for continued support should you find yourself in a difficult situation weeks, months, or even years down the road. We welcome you back without shame or guilt and are here to help you come back to yourself.
As our work together progresses we will re-visit frequency and length of session routinely to determine what level of support is both medically appropriate as well as comfortable for you.
Locations
Support for amenorrhea can be found/provided from all of our locations. Note to Self Nutrition has in person availability in Denver, CO and provides virtual telehealth services to those outside of that area. Please see our locations information below:
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Maryland
Telehealth Services
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Virginia
Teleheath Services
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Washington DC
Telehealth Services
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Colorado
In person & Telehealth services
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Florida
Telehealth Services
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Illinois
Telehealth Services (Pending)
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And Beyond
Telehealth Services to specific states not requiring licensure or certification
Note to Self Nutrition LLC is an outpatient dietetics practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders , women’s health and fertility including PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances, diabetes and prediabetes, disordered eating, along with other chronic health conditions such as heart health, hypertension, and kidney disease. Owner and dietitian Lauren Hirschhorn-Tieu is passionate about empowering individuals to build trust with their relationship with food and their body. Lauren provides multiple services including nutritional counseling, recovery coaching, supervision and nutrition presentations. In person availability is offered in Denver. Virtual telehealth services are offered in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Colorado, and Florida. We would be honored to join you on your journey to discovering food and body peace!
Contact us for more information regarding our services offered. To schedule a discovery call please visit this link. Be sure to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.