There is no fixed number. Some people need only an initial assessment and one follow-up, while ongoing health conditions and long training seasons usually mean check-ins spread over several months.
What affects the number
- Your goal. A one-off question, such as fuelling for a race, takes less time than managing a medical condition.
- How much is changing. New diagnoses, new medications or a change in training load mean the plan needs adjusting.
- How you like to work. Some people want regular accountability and others prefer a plan and a later check-in.
- Your results. Follow-ups are where the plan is adjusted based on how you actually feel, perform or test.
How a typical course runs
- Initial assessment. History, routine, goals and a starting plan.
- Early follow-up. Review what worked, fix what did not, add the next step.
- Spaced check-ins. Further apart as the changes become routine.
Your dietitian will suggest a follow-up schedule at the first visit and explain why. You decide how often to come.
Making sessions count
- Keep brief notes on meals, energy and symptoms between visits
- Bring new lab results when you have them
- Tell your dietitian what you did not manage to change, and why
Insurance
Plans often set a yearly maximum for dietitian services, which can shape how you space visits. Check your plan before booking a series.
At our clinic, follow-ups are booked after the initial assessment with one of our Registered Dietitians. Fees are on our Pricing page.