NUTRITION SERVICES

The Bond Wellness Center offers a full range of nutrition services:

Individualized Nutrition Counseling

Through individualized nutrition counseling, Registered Dietitians trained in behavioral and clinical nutrition will work with you to guide you in achieving personalized wellness goals including:

Weight Control
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Eating Disorders
Food Allergies
Vegetarian Eating
Disease Prevention
Sports Nutrition
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Childhood Nutrition

In addition to the initial consultation, follow-up visits provide continuous reinforcement and support in reaching your nutrition and wellness goals. Our nutrition counselors are available to meet with you by appointment. Physician referrals are recommended. Many insurance companies provide coverage for these services, but it is suggested that you check with your insurance company first. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call 924-4635.

Other Services

Nutrition Connection:

A nutrition counseling service available to Bond Wellness Center Members only please call for details.

SmartWEIGH:

SmartWEIGH is an eight-week weight management group program. This personalized program offers fitness, nutrition, behavioral strategies, and coaching techniques to help guide participants in identifying their weight loss goals and paths to achieve them. A registered dietitian and exercise specialist / wellness coach lead the sessions. In addition to meeting twice a week for 8 weeks, the program also includes a pre- and post- program health assessment and nutrition counseling appointment, pedometer, program manual, CalorieKing Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter, and free monthly support group meetings for one year.

SmartWEIGH Fall 2011:

Free Info Session:

Wednesday, Sept 21, 6 PM, BWC conf room
Sign-Up by: Wed, Sept 28
Fitness Assessments/Orientations: thru Octtober 5
1:1 Nutrition Appointments (1/2 hr): thru Oct 12

Class Information:

Classes Begin: Wed, Oct 5
Program Ends: Mon, Dec 5
(no classes Thanksgiving week)

Fees:

Members & Employees: $219
Non-Members: $269
Spouse at 25% reduction (based on whether spouse is member or not).

Donna Poe, MS, RD, LD - Registered Dietitian

Donna Poe Photo Donna has worked at the Wellness Center since establishing its Nutrition Services in 2000. She holds her undergraduate degree in dietetics from the University of Vermont and her dietetic internship and graduate degree in nutrition from Massachusetts General Hospital / Institute of Health Professions. With over 25 years experience in assessing, motivating, and communicating appropriate nutritional information to a variety of clients, Donna utilizes behavioral-based counseling techniques to disseminate complex information into easy-to-understand concepts, working with clients to help them develop a healthy relationship with food.

Donna provides individual nutrition counseling to all ages and all nutrition concerns. She developed and leads the successful smartWEIGH weight management program, provides group nutrition classes to people in the cardiac and pulmonary rehab programs, and visits children in K thru grade 3 in14 local elementary schools as the “Nutrition Detective” for the Monadnock Healthy Teeth to Toes Program.

"Helping people identify their nutrition and wellness goals, and paths to attain them is what I am passionate about. Mindful listening and individualization are key components of my work. Empowering people to make a change, not just for a week, but for a lifetime…”