Re: Recomendations for counseling at a gym/athletic club

[Guest guest]

Not to sound like a total scrooge, but the Dietetics field in general gives

enough away already. I also counsel at a gym, and the first meeting involves

obtaining their goals and medical history. Then I give them the price list and

a very small instruction on how to keep a three day diet history. That's all,

or I have found the the majority don't come back. Why should they? The got

what they needed.

After that, teaching on healthy eating really is right up your alley. I look

at thier diet history and talk about the glaring holes in groups they might be

missing. And send them back out again to do the same thing.....

There is a very large amount of tools out there for teaching......If you want

specific information, please feel free to email or call.

Dawn Privett, RDLD

KC

reneer4000 wrote:

I will be starting a new job counseling clients at an athletic

club/gym. Could anyone who has experience in this area offer me some

advice? I will be giving a complimentary initial consult and would like

to know what should be covered in this initial meeting. Also, I need

recommendations on where to find materials (such as diets and other

handout materials) that any of you might have found helpful.

thank you so much

Alster MS, RD

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[Guest guest]

Not to sound like a total scrooge, but the Dietetics field in general gives

enough away already. I also counsel at a gym, and the first meeting involves

obtaining their goals and medical history. Then I give them the price list and

a very small instruction on how to keep a three day diet history. That's all,

or I have found the the majority don't come back. Why should they? The got

what they needed.

After that, teaching on healthy eating really is right up your alley. I look

at thier diet history and talk about the glaring holes in groups they might be

missing. And send them back out again to do the same thing.....

There is a very large amount of tools out there for teaching......If you want

specific information, please feel free to email or call.

Dawn Privett, RDLD

KC

reneer4000 wrote:

I will be starting a new job counseling clients at an athletic

club/gym. Could anyone who has experience in this area offer me some

advice? I will be giving a complimentary initial consult and would like

to know what should be covered in this initial meeting. Also, I need

recommendations on where to find materials (such as diets and other

handout materials) that any of you might have found helpful.

thank you so much

Alster MS, RD

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[Guest guest]

I suggest assessing the client's readiness to change before going much

further in the process. Others on this list can suggest their best resources to

use for this, if you need them. I also agree that a price list for your services

is essential, as well as a short bio and headshot, so clients can get to

know you and refer you to their friends.

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[Guest guest]

I would do a screening form of some sort with a rating system targeting the

sort of patient you want.

They answer a lot of questions and you give them a score re: how helpful

nutritional counseling could be for them in their situation..... Followed by a

suggested " plan of action " and a specific " therapy package " that is discounted

for prepaid sessions.

Mick .

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In a message dated 12/15/2007 9:05:35 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

reneer4000@... writes:

I will be starting a new job counseling clients at an athletic

club/gym. Could anyone who has experience in this area offer me some

advice? I will be giving a complimentary initial consult and would like

to know what should be covered in this initial meeting. Also, I need

recommendations on where to find materials (such as diets and other

handout materials) that any of you might have found helpful.

thank you so much

Alster MS, RD

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