Photo Gallery
WHO WE HELP
Who We Help:
I am a special type of Registered Dietitian who works with patient's who may have Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD), SIBO, Celiac Disease and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). This may have been a wake-up call to re-dedicate nutritional changes or attempt to gain nutritional clarity:
I am sensitive to the needs of those who have issues with their thyroid, GI issues or kidneys. This may be from an unexpected onset or progressively over time. Together we work through issues, which make food choices challenging. The diagnosis of Hashimoto's, SIBO or CKD may change certain needs the body has with gluten, forms of carbohydrates and types of foods with electrolytes, which may make grocery shopping and mealtime confusing. Our goal is to help you move ahead confidently to improve and protect your residual thyroid, reduce bloating, pain, GI distress and support kidney function. Even if underlying issues, such as diabetes, hypertension and liver disease complicate matters.
Our goal is to find balance between nurturing and protecting function while enjoying the quality in your life.
About:
My name is Denise Coventry, I’m a fifth generation Arizonan. My formative years began on a multi-generational family citrus ranch. As the first child in a family of four, I protected all small ranch animals through spirited tantrums, saving the hens from processing day and released all meat rabbits from the rabbitry prior to their untimely fate.
Although not a vegetarian, my appreciation for food’s impact developed into an education in Nutrition, when I learned Vitamin C was studied at ASU. The same Vitamin C found in our citrus! As fate would have it, in the pursuit of education, I met my muse of 31 years in that chemistry class resulting in our marriage, and two spectacular children, (and 3 lovely Grandchildren.)
How:
Whether you prefer hands-on and in-person assistance to get your questions answered or you would prefer a telehealth appointment, both options are available to you.
Mission statement –
"Provide individualized attention as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist that fosters and nurtures wellbeing in a healthy lifestyle. My goal is to cultivate service, involve our surrounding community and develop an ongoing commitment of enrichment that endures far past my lifetime. "
Insurance:
Stage III Kidney Disease may be a covered benefit of your medical insurance plan, to see a registered dietitian when accompanied with a referral from your provider. You may contact your medical insurance company to ask if they will reimburse for CPT code 97802, and 97803 to ensure minimal out of pocket cost.
Medicare may reimburse for 3 hours of Medical Nutrition Therapy Initially with a diagnosis code of CKD III, IV, or V, (if not on dialysis,) as well as 2 hours each following year. A referral from your primary care physician is also required by Medicare.
Many insurance companies allow reimbursement of 100% for a Registered Dietitian to provide "Nutrition Counseling Services." This may include between 3 to 10 hours of "preventative" care. Other diagnosis, such as Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease may also be covered at 100% reimbursement of the customary fee.
What We Do
Address Hashimoto's concerns, Gastrointestinal disturbances, and CKD
When faced with these diagnoses, learning how to protect your thyroid, GI tract and kidneys from further damage can be readily assisted with a Registered Dietitian who specializes in this type of care. Once chronic kidney disease (CKD) has progressed to stage III or greater, your doctor may have introduced you to words like, "bone management", "phosphate control", or "watch your potassium". You may have been told to "go gluten free" or "cut your carbs." This may have made sense in the office, but not once your in the grocery store, looking at a menu, or trying to do your own on-line research. Let's get you individualized answers through an assessment and change course as best we can with food. We can make a menu and grocery list with your input, and monitor and evaluate lab results to ensure opportunities are meeting your changing needs, while working together.
Experienced
If you struggle with a diagnosis that affects your eating, you should know that we believe clients can make adjustments to live a healthy, happy life. Introducing new eating habits and foods will be easier when you have a health partner with expertise at your side. Examples:
Low FODMAP Diet (Monash University trained)
Gluten-free, NCGS or Celiac Disease
SIBO; Elimination, Challenges and Reintroductions
GERD-specific, Cholecystectomy status post
Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle, Mediterranean, Carbohydrate Controlled
EOE
IBS, IBD, Crohn's, Diverticulosis, Short bowel syndrome
Site Content
Additional Information
Coventry Nutrition LLC. Denise Coventry, MS, RD, IFNCP
Hours: Monday -Friday 8:00-4:00 pm
By Appointment
Cell: (480) 276-5568