Nutrition Care Services

Kirby Medical Center’s Therapy & Wellness Center is where you find a team of registered dietitians to provide individualized nutrition care to achieve your lifestyle goals. From one-on-one consultations to group classes, we offer support and expert knowledge related to nourishing the body. There are no fees for this service, just a referral from your primary care provider. If your primary care provider is not within the KMC provider group, we still welcome your referral to 217-762-1985 to schedule. Everyone needs a dietitian!

Common Nutrition Service appointment topics:

• Diabetes Care and Education
• Basic meal planning, cooking and culinary tips
• 65 years and plus Nutrition
• Protein needs during cancer care
• Wound management supportive nutrition
• Proper Hydration techniques for health status, age and activity level
• Strategies to decrease high blood pressure
• Understanding cholesterol levels
• Congestive heart failure nutrition care
• Kidney disease management (non dialysis)
• Sports performance nutrition from strength training to endurance sports
• Food intolerance exploration
• Weight management techniques through the plate method and intuitive eating
• Pediatric nutrition
• Supplementation management through dietary reference intakes
• Managing disordered eating patterns with intuitive eating techniques
• Nutrition support through tube feeding
• Pre and post-surgery nutrition recommendations

Meet The Providers

Sara Eades MS, RD, LDN – Director of Nutrition Care Services

• Nutrition Education Specialist
• Level 1 Diabetes Educator
• Level 2 Weight Management Certificate

Natalie Feriozzi, MS, RDN, LDN

As a registered dietitian and licensed dietitian nutritionist, Natalie Feriozzi brings years of experience from her background in diabetes care with children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. Natalie’s passion for improving health through diet and lifestyle changes comes from her own experience with type 1 diabetes and chronic autoimmune illnesses. Through her patient centered approach, she is dedicated to helping patients overcome barriers, improve their relationship with food and set goals toward achieving a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.

SCHOOLS ATTENDED

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food, Nutrition & Dietetics – Illinois State University
• Master of Science degree in Nutrition & Dietetics – Eastern Illinois University

SPECIAL INTERESTS

• Diabetes
• Cardiovascular
• Critical Care
• Malnutrition
• Renal
• Disordered Eating/Eating Disorders

CONTACT INFORMATION

Kirby Medical Center
1000 Medical Center Drive
Monticello, IL 61856
217-762-1830
www.KirbyHealth.org

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Kirby Therapy Services and Wellness strives to make healthy lifestyle options accessible for all. Discover our monthly KMC MOVE membership for unique class offerings such as Culinary Medicine. Call 217-762-1830 to enroll today!