Nutrition Counseling & Education | Washington DC | Virginia | Maryland

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling is for anyone who would like to speak with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for a personalized nutrition care plan to meet their unique health outcomes.

Research shows that nutrition counseling can prevent and manage chronic disease, it can help you feel better overall, and it can help you develop long-term, sustainable healthy habits.

The YMCA Nutrition Counseling Program helps adults find a healthier way of eating that’s right for them.

The YMCA Nutrition Counseling Program helps adults find a healthier way of eating that’s right for them. Together, the dietitian and client will:

  • Assess current nutritional status, and discuss desired health and lifestyle outcomes
  • Design a personalized nutrition care plan that is aligned with needs and wants
  • Collaborate on S.M.A.R.T. goals for changing behaviors and building habits
  • Select evidence-based information, tools, strategies, and support for each step of the journey

Sessions are conducted on Zoom.

Yes! Nutrition Counseling is open to all, there are no specific eligibility criteria. You do not even have to be a member to purchase sessions with our Registered Dietician.

Great question, yes you can! All YMCA members are offered complimentary consults with our Registered Dietician. Your wellness team will share information about how to access this service in your wellness consult. Didn’t receive a wellness consult, or are a long term member? You are still eligible for this service, simply email Caroline.Schmalz@ymcadc.org to set up your free consult today.

Nutrition counseling is available for purchase in packages of 1, 3, 6 and 9 sessions.

To get started or request more information, please reach out to Caroline Schmalz, RDN, using her contact information below.

Caroline Schmalz, Community Dietition 
Email: Caroline.Schmalz@ymcadc.org
Phone: 202-329-8984