Do you want to start or grow your nutrition business?
I’m passionate about helping dietitians and clinicians confidently start, grow and scale their businesses through individual coaching, group programs, and courses.
I can help you build a sustainable business that aligns with your values, your strengths, what you want out of life, and the change you want to see in the world.
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Get clear on your niche and
ideal client
Honing in on your ideal client helps you create products and services that are needed, write better copy and focus your time and energy when it comes to marketing. This worksheet walks you through a variety of prompts to help you get super clear on your ideal client.
Free Worksheet:
Identify Your Ideal Client
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Grab my free discovery call Template
This template walks you through exactly how I structure my complimentary client discovery call including specific questions to ask and language around how to invite the potential client into your practice at the end in a way that feels natural and authentic.
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Discovery Call Template
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Use my initial nutrition assessment form
I use this assessment form during my first session with a client. It's been developed over years of client work. You'll get an editable version to download and use right away. Note: this form was developed with weight-inclusive clinicians in mind and can be modified as needed.
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Initial Assessment Form
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Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course
Build The Business You’ve Been Dreaming Of
My online, self-paced Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course walks you through the exact foundational steps you need to take to set up and confidently launch your business.

I've been working with dietitian entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs for years. A consistent theme: feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, and wanting to know how to "do it right". I want to help shorten your learning curve and increase your confidence so that you can start your business now. I created this Foundation Course so that you can take immediate action in setting up and launching your own business.
What’s included:

"I enrolled in the Foundation Course because I was beginning my private practice and didn't know where to start or what to do. The Foundation Course took me step by step through everything I needed in order to start my business! The course provided all forms I needed so that I had a clear direction to go when new clients signed up. As I implemented what I learned in the Foundation Course, I got 4 new clients within my first 3 months! I would recommend this to any new dietitians looking to build their dream career in private practice, especially those who just came out of the internship with no clear guidance."
- Tiffany Ong, RDN, CDN.
Founder, Tiffany Ong Nutrition


Here's what the
Foundation Course covers:

Module 1: Niching Down and Getting Clear on Who You’re Helping.
In this module you will hone in on your niche, identify your ideal client or customer, clarify your “why”, learn how to do market research, and come up with an ideal client avatar that will inform the rest of your business-building

Module 2: The Foundational Steps to Set Up Your Business.
Here we’ll cover everything from picking a business structure and naming your business to how to accept payments, record keeping systems, and more.

Module 3: Going Virtual: Telehealth and Building an Online Business.
In this module you’ll learn what virtual business opportunities available to you abd how to choose a video conferencing system. Plus we’ll cover telehealth legalities and state regulations.

Module 4: Four Steps to Creating an Effective Brand.
Module 4 is all about branding: whether you’re DIY’ing it or hiring out (I’ve included recommendations for this too!), this module will help you figure out a clear, cohesive, consistent brand including messaging, colors, fonts, logos, and more.

Module 5: Website Building Strategies and Best Practices.
You’ll learn about all the factors to consider when building your website: DIY or hire out? How to find a website designer? Website must-haves vs nice-to-haves? Plus a primer on SEO (search engine optimization) and more website dos/don’ts to watch for.

Module 6: Crafting Your Offer and Setting Your Rates.
Here we get into the nitty gritty: what services you are offering. You’ll learn the pros and cons of a la carte sessions versus packages, what services you can offer outside of 1:1 client work and how to write sales pages and confidently sell your services. Plus I cover pricing models, what to consider when setting your rates (including 1:1 coaching, groups, consulting, project fees, and more) and when to raise your rates.

Module 7: Getting Started with Marketing: Find Your First Clients.
Now that your business is “official”, and you know your ideal client, what you’re offering to them, and how much you’re charging, it’s time to get those first clients! This module includes an overview of different marketing tactics, a discussion on how to choose the best ones for you and your business, tips for content marketing, and how to use the power of your networ

BONUS Module:
Mindset Work, Goal Setting, and Time Management.
You’ll have access to the course material for two full years from the time you purchase it, including any course updates that are made during that time.
The course is self-paced, so you can go through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to.
While it varies person-to-person, generally each module takes between two and four hours to complete, including watching the video presentations and completing the workbooks.
Enroll Now - $297

"When I signed up for the Foundation Course, I had a few pieces in place but needed more direction in starting my own business. The course provided a structured path to follow to start a business. I liked that all the modules were broken up into small, manageable chuncks so I could go through and make plans for my own business as I was doing each section. The modules on marketing and pricing were so helpful - I was able to figure out exactly who my avatar was and I have a much clearer direction to improve my website.
All the forms and resources Alissa provided were really useful as well and I’ve been referring back to the notes and information provided throughout the past year to keep me on track. I recommend this to any dietitian who wants to start their own business."
- Sherri Pearson, MS, RD, LN.

"Don't hesitate - sign up for this course the moment you are even considering starting a business. I waited months and wasted many, many hours trying to find information and figure things out on my own. But you don't need to do that because Alissa has done all of that for you! She is extremely clear in her explanations and I felt like I could follow along, even when the concepts were totally new to me.
This took my business in a radically new direction, and I feel optimistic and positive instead of stressed and scared. I feel so much more confident about how to move forward by leaning into my strengths and interest. Cannot recommend this enough!"
- Califia

"I have been in private practice for 10 years. I stumbled into it immediately after my internship while also working other RD jobs (one in clinical nutrition and another in wellness). Due to my lack of focus I made all the mistakes. In 2020 I found myself completely overwhelmed. I have 4 small children under the age of 7. I had heard Alissa speak at FNCE - she was encouraging private practice owners to niche. I hated the idea and ignored it for several years.
I took this course to step back from my business, finally establish my niche, rebrand, and make my practice something that is sustainable for me and my family. So I can help my ideal client while not pulling precious time from my family. I am taking this next 6 months to slowly implement what Alissa taught. I may not be the typical attendee that Alissa thought when creating this course but I found this course extremely beneficial and I am excited for the future of my practice."
- Andrea Kendrick, RD, LDN, CLT.

"I was starting my nutrition coaching business and didn't know where to begin. This course gave me tons of information to work with. I learned a lot about the back-end of running a business, like SEO and HIPAA compliance. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to start a business but doesn't know where to begin. It helped me get going and I can grow from here."
- Emily Zorn, MS, RD

Nutrition Entrepreneur Starter Pack
The Nutrition Entrepreneur Starter Kit includes downloadable, editable essentials for starting, developing and growing a nutrition business.
- Client intake forms
- Cancellation and payment policy examples
- Superbill templates
- Expense tracking spreadsheet
- Sample consulting contracts
- HIPAA documentation forms
- and more!

It includes a Google Drive folder full of done-for-you templates, client forms, contracts, etc. – all available for you to download, edit, and use. Simply add your logo and contact information and they are ready to use for your business. You will receive templates, worksheets, spreadsheets, sample contracts, client forms, online resources, and more - $97
Individual Business Coaching
If you're a weight-inclusive (or weight-inclusive-curious) practioner, and are looking to start, build, or grow your practice - I would love to help!

The coaching sessions are all individual and based upon you and your goals.
Depending on what you need support around, I can help with everything from big picture visioning down to the nitty-gritty day-to-day work.
I also serve as mentor and support for you - entrepreneurship is HARD and can be lonely, so whether you need help with the specifics, encouragement to keep on going, or a listening ear to work through your own "stuff" - I am here.
Areas of practice that I specialize in helping people with:
- Setting up a virtual private practice
- Building an online course or group program
- Honing in on your niche/ideal client
- Pricing your services or increasing your prices
- Social media and online marketing (that doesn't feel icky)
- How to connect and work with brands
- Blogging and writing
- Mindset work (that isn't gas-lighty)
- Weight-inclusive nutrition counseling and intuitive eating
- and more!
Business Coaching Package Options:
45-minute sessions are available in packs of 3, 6, or 12:
3-pack of Sessions - $550 ($183/session)
6-pack of Sessions - $999 ($167/session)
12-pack of Sessions - $1799 ($149/session)
Payment plans are available for all packages.
If you need an alternative payment plan arrangement, please email [email protected].
If you're an existing business coaching client, please click here to book more sessions.

The Liberated Clinician
A Weight-Inclusive Group Coaching Program
Part Business Coaching. Part Supervision.
Part Mastermind. Part Mentorship.
The Liberated Clinician is an intimate six-month weight-inclusive group coaching experience for dietitians and clinicians who want to build a weight-inclusive business from a justice-informed lens while prioritizing taking care of yourself, so that you can confidently show up for your clients.
Learn more about The Liberated Clinician
Let's reframe what is possible as dietitians, clinicians, and entrepreneurs.
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What other entrepreneurs are saying:

"I've been a RD for a while, and in private practice for a few years, but was lacking direction and focus in terms of who I really wanted to be working with and how. Alissa helped me identify what was holding me back and how to move through that.
She gave me personally tailored recommendations and resources and a sense of direction I haven't received from working with anyone else. Most importantly, she is so easy to talk to and she listens! She really takes the time to understand where you're hung up and doesn't make you feel bad about it at all. I would highly recommend Alissa's business coaching to people who need help in any aspect of their business."
- Alexis Penney, MS, RD, LDN

"I felt like I needed input on fine-tuning the processes around my business to allow me to better utilize my time. After reading Alissa's book, Unapologetic Eating, I got a sense that as an experienced practitioner and someone who shared my philosophy, she could help me.
She listened and talked through the challenges and issues I was having and gave me specific solutions to help me through them in a non-judgmental way. Working with Alissa has given me more confidence in doing the work I want to do with clients. My business is booming and I feel more confident than ever that the message I have to share with people is worthwhile and life- changing."
- Anna Jones, MS, RD, LD

"I really enjoyed working with Alissa for business coaching. I was feeling lost with where I was at in growing my practice and needed direction. Alissa was able to answer my questions and provide guidance on all of the areas I had questions about.
With Alissa's help, I was able to find the direction I was looking for to spring my practice forward and she even helped me save money by helping me streamline my business tools. I liked that our calls were tailored to my specific questions and where I was at in my business. I would recommend working with Alissa because she is knowledgeable and experienced."
- Lexi Moriarty, MS, RD, CSSD

"Launching a business for the first time can feel overwhelming, and I trusted that Alissa's support would make a big difference for simplifying the process. The coaching calls helped me by identifying the roadmap that I needed to take to build a successful business launch. Alissa helped me with logistics, like setting up an LLC, identifying my ideal client, marketing my services, and optimizing my website.
During my work with Alissa, I saved so much time, got clarity in business goals, and increased my belief in myself to actually launch. One thing I liked most about the coaching was that Alissa freely gives her knowledge and time to support other dietitians. It's not like she's keeping the best secrets to herself. She is so upfront in sharing information that will help lift up other dietitians! I found the experience rewarding, uplifting, and encouraging. I would recommend this business coaching to people who need support and accountability in launching or growing a business."
- Rachel Helfferich, RDN

"Before working with Alissa, I didn't know where to start or how to speak to my ideal client. I thought there were too many RD's already doing what I wanted to do and my confidence was low. Alissa helped me adopt an abundance mindset and I realized that there is more than enough space for all of us to succeed.
She helped me get past some of my mental blocks about charging what I'm worth, which allowed me to focus on the transformation I was offering to others. Through our sessions, I gained a clear understanding of how to market my services in a way that felt authentic to me. I felt supported and it was encouraging to speak with someone who had been through this process before and was successful."
- Erica, MS, RDN
Recommended Resources
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Weight Inclusive Nutrition and Dietetics: “We are dietetic practitioners, and RDs-to-be, ready for a shift. We’re ready for weight-inclusive care to be the norm, not the exception." WIND brings the weight inclusive community together and provides education, encourages engagement, and fosters connections. WIND also supports movements such as Health at Every Size® and the non-diet approach to nutrition. Check out their webinars and upcoming events.
Become a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor: This is the certification program/process that I went through to become a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor.
Become an Intuitive Eating PRO—Skills Development: A 6-week, virtual training series in an interactive small group format led by Evelyn Tribole. If you decide to pursue the certification, this is one of the required components that you must complete.
Body Image Online Training for Clinicians: If you are looking to enhance your nutrition counseling skills and confidence when working with eating disorders, chronic dieting, and any condition which impacts how someone feels about their body - this training is for you. This is one of the best trainings I've ever attended - years later, I still use what I learned in client sessions on a regular basis. Taught by Marci Evans and Fiona Sutherland.
Trauma-Informed Dietetic Care Training: Learn how to understand the nervous system to better help your clients. Another one of the most important trainings I've ever taken - completely life-changing both for myself and for my clients. A must for every provider. Taught by Fiona Sutehrland and Tracy Brown.
Nutrition Counseling for Eating Disorders 2.0: Whether you are new to the field or looking to deepen your counseling skills, this online training will improve your clinical practice. Even if you think you don't work with eating disorders, given the high prevalence rate - you likely already are. Taught by Marci Evans.
Digestive Disorders & Eating Disorders: A Complicated Mix, Training for Clinicians: “Complicated digestive issues plague our clients with eating disorders. Consequently, we as clinicians grapple with how best to help them deal with their complex array of painful and debilitating symptoms." Taught by Marci Evans and Lauren Adler Dear.
Eating Disorder Registered Dietitians & Professionals (EDRD Pro): A monthly membership that provides high-quality webinars, case studies, and supervision sessions on a variety of topics related to eating disorders, disordered eating, body image, counseling skills, and so much more.
INSPIRD to Seek Community Mentorship: A monthly membership that offers peer-group mentorship, training workshops, and conversations centered on personal & professional growth.
ACT for Dietitians - Bring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Into Your Practice: Improve your counseling and behavior change skills, with the integration of ACT. This course brings together 3 experts from the perspectives of psychology, nutrition counseling, and eating disorders to teach dietitians how, when and why you can infuse and use ACT in your work with clients
Weight Inclusive Practitioner Facebook Groups: #INSPIRDtoSEEK, The Mindful Dietitian, WIND
Misc. Resources:
- Association for Size Diversity and Health: www.asdah.org
- No Weigh Campaign: www.noweigh.org
- WIND: www.weightinclusivenutrition.com (+FB group)
- Harvard Implicit Bias Test: www.implicit.harvard.edu
- HAES Health Sheets: www.haeshealthsheets.com
- HAES MNT Handouts: www.creatingpeacewithfood.com/haes-mnt-handouts/
- ‘Don’t Weigh Me Cards’: www.more-love.org
Books:
- Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
- Belly of the Beast by Da’Shaun Harrison
- Unapologetic Eating by Alissa Rumsey
- Intuitive Eating 4th Ed. by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
- Anti-Diet by Christy Harrison
- Fat Politics by J. Eric Oliver
- The Body is Not An Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
- What We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Fat by Aubrey Gordon
Podcasts:
- Maintenance Phase
- Unsolicited: Fatties Talk Back
- Food Psych
- Unpacking Weight Science
- Dietitians Unplugged
Other:
- Weight and Healthcare Newsletter by Regan Chastain
- Patreon.com/bodyliberation – Lindley Ashline
- Patreon.com/marquisele/ – Marquisele Mercedes
I use or have used all of the following tools:
Google Workspace* – (formally G-Suite) $6/month to have a custom email address come from your website; can also sign a BAA to make your Google Workspace drive HIPAA compliant.
Acuity Scheduling* – clients can schedule online, see real-time availability (syncs with Google calendar, ical, outlook and office 365) and pay for packages or services online. You can set up automated welcome emails with links to forms (I include dropbox links).
SimplePractice* – a practice management platform (EHR or Electronic Health Record) specifically built for dietitians. It streamlines client scheduling, intake, charting, messaging, billing process (including insurance claim filing) and telehealth/video appointments all in one HIPAA compliant and easy-to-use portal. Use this link and get 3 months for the price of 1.
Quickbooks* – this is how I track all my finances. Use this link to get 50% off for 3 months AND a $50 VISA gift card!
Gusto Payroll* - Use this link, run your first payroll, and get a $100 VISA gift card! I use Gusto to run my monthly payroll (i.e. paying myself). Once it's set up it's so simple to use - it takes care of monthly taxes and generates all the quarterly and annual forms that you need.
Doc Hub – easily add your signature or edit PDFs – I use this almost daily!
Dropbox* – upload forms and share links with clients; they can then download the forms and fill them out.
Thinkific* - all-in-one course creation platform including landing page builder and easy-to-use course builder. I've been running my courses on Thinkific for years.
Asana* – a productivity and to-do list tool, works well when you have a team too.
Hello Sign – easily get e-signatures on contracts and more.
Culinary Nutrition Certification Courses* - taught by two dietitian-chefs, this is an in-depth professional certification program in both basic culinary skills and culinary nutrition that provides practical, everyday cooking skills as well as a deeper dive into a variety of culinary nutrition topics, such as diabetes, heart disease, aging, and more. This program can enhance prior training as a health professional or serve as your first introduction to the field.
Leadpages* – build custom landing pages quickly and easily; integrates with your website. One of my examples: alissarumsey.com/mastermindretreat.
Yoast SEO plugin – free and easy keyword/SEO plugin for a WordPress blog. This is how I do all my SEO!
Google analytics – a free web analytics service Google that tracks and reports website traffic
Ubersuggest – free keyword planner tool
Tiny png – compress images to help website load faster
Convertkit* – email marketing system with simple automation rules (if: this, then: that). This is the one that I use, after switching from Mailchimp, and I LOVE it! Free up to 500 subscribers.
Click funnels – tool to build marketing sales funnel
Deadline Funnel – use to put countdowns on landing pages
Buffer – schedule your content across Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Twitter. Automatically figures out the best time for posting for your account.
Tweetdeck – schedule tweets, useful for twitter chats
Hootsuite – manage multiple social media accounts and schedule content ahead of time
Later – upload and schedule instagram posts (free)
Plann – upload and schedule instagram posts, see engagement percentages of you and others (paid)
Meet Edgar – automates and reuses old content on social media
Grammarly – grammar editor for documents, emails, blogs, etc. Free and paid versions.
Power thesaurus – crowdsourced thesaurus built by a community of writers (free)
Hemingway app – makes your writing bold/clear, tells you reading level.
Coschedule – helps you create and manage content better with a drag and drop content marketing calendar that plugs directly into WordPress. Also check out the Coschedule headline analyzer
Canva – graphic design tool – blog and social media graphics, templates, handouts, worksheets, media kit, PPT presentations, lead magnets, pinnable photos, logos, e-books, header photos, etc.
Qzzr – create quizzes and embed them into your blog
Snappa – graphic design tool
Pablo – graphic design
Proud Partner of Simple Practice EHR Platform

SimplePractice is a practice management platform (EHR or Electronic Health Record) specifically built for dietitians.
It streamlines client scheduling, intake, charting, messaging, billing process (including insurance claim filing) and telehealth/video appointments all in one HIPAA compliant and easy-to-use portal.
Click the link below to get a special offer – 3 months for the price of 1!
You get a 30-day free trial then, if you decide to upgrade to the paid option, you’ll get 1 additional month free.