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Expert Nutrition Counseling in Maryland and Virginia

At Chesapeake Nutrition Company, our dietitians work with adults who want to improve their health, feel better, and understand what to eat without confusing or restrictive diets.

Our approach is practical, supportive, and personalized. We help you make realistic changes that fit your life so you can see real results in your health and lab work.

Any of our Registered Dietitian-Nutritionists are able to help adults 18+ residing in Maryland or Virginia with the following concerns:

  • clients wanting to prevent or treat chronic conditions like high cholesterol/triglycerides, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, prediabetes, diabetes

  • clients with weight management goals (want to lose or gain weight)

  • clients using GLP-1 medications

  • clients preparing for bariatric surgery

For specialities use our Find your Registered Dietitian tool below.

Finding the right fit

Use the Dietitian profiles below to help you find the Registered Dietitian with the approach and expertise to meet your needs. All of our Registered Dietitian-Nutritionists are able to see adults 18+ residing in Maryland or Virginia with the following concerns:

  • clients with chronic conditions like high cholesterol/triglycerides, high blood pressure, fatty liver disease, kidney disease, prediabetes, diabetes

  • clients with weight management goals (want to lose or gain weight)

  • clients using GLP-1 medications

  • clients preparing for bariatric surgery

See specialties for each Dietitian below!

Find your Registered Dietitian

  • Andria McCormack

    Andria McCormack RDN

    Andria offers a supportive, step-by-step approach that simplifies nutrition recommendations, making goals realistic for lifelong change.

    Open to clients with Aetna, Cigna, BC/BS and CareFirst, and Medicare

    You may be a good fit for Andria if you:

    - Are managing prediabetes, high cholesterol, or high blood pressure

    - Are age 55+ with nutrition concerns and/or a weight loss goal (including GLP-1 use and bariatric surgery)

    - Are dealing with digestive concerns like IBS, SIBO, Crohn’s and Colitis

    - Prefer evening appointments

    See Andria’s full bio here.

  • Jodi Serafin RDN, CDCES

    Jodi offers an approach that turns evidence-based recommendations into practical action items.

    Open to clients with Aetna, Cigna, BC/BS and CareFirst, and Medicare

    You may be a good fit for Jodi if you:

    - Have diabetes or gestational diabetes (Jodi is a Certified Diabetes Educator)

    - Want to lower your A1c

    - Are focused on weight loss, including GLP-1 use and bariatric surgery

    See Jodi’s full bio here.

  • Shannon Svikhart RDN

    Shannon offers and approach that gets you “unstuck” with a clear plan of action and accountability.

    Open to Aetna, Cigna, and Medicare clients

    You may be a good fit for Shannon if you:

    - Want to lose weight in a realistic, sustainable way, including GLP-1 use and bariatric surgery (She has a Certificate of Weight Management)

    - Need to lower cholesterol or blood pressure

    - Want help creating new long-term eating habits that improve health and help you to feel better

    See Shannon’s full bio here.

Our rates

We serve adults in Maryland and Virginia and currently accept Medicare and commercials plans from Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, CareFirst BC/BS, and Cigna.

If we don’t participate with your insurance company, Chesapeake Nutrition Company will provide a detailed superbill to you for possible partial or full reimbursement from your insurance company . See our FAQs for more information.

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Initial session

We'll discuss your overall health, eating habits, and exercise routine. Next, we’ll begin the work of reimagining your eating habits and craft a plan that includes realistic goals and specific meal and snack ideas.

If you are not using insurance, or if your insurance doesn't cover the visit, the discounted self pay rate is $115 (60 minutes)

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Follow-up session

Follow-up sessions allow you to get more of what you need. We will check in on how things are going with our initial plan. Utilize this time for accountability and encouragement, asking more questions, or diving deeper into specific topics.

If you are not using insurance, or if your insurance doesn't cover the visit, the self pay rate is $65 (30 mins).

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You deserve the best when it comes to your health.

Reap the benefits of working with an expert to make long term progress efficiently and effectively. Find out more about the rigorous educational, training, and practice hour requirements that elevate Chesapeake Nutrition Company above our competitors.

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential

Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist credential

Certificate of Training in Obesity for Adults

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Community

Chesapeake Nutrition Company believes that everyone should have access to nutrition education and a healthy food environment. We offer complimentary and discounted nutrition workshops several times a year to non-profits in Maryland. Reach out to us to learn more!