A SMALL BITE OF WHO I AM

Hi, my name is Bethany Petty and I am a Registered Dietitian. I do accept insurance. As of right now I am only in network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna and United Health Care, however I am in the process to be in network with other insurance companies. I do NOT accept Tenncare. As of right now, I only offer virtual consultations. 

Learning about food is one of my favorite pastimes, but my favorite thing about food is just being around it. In my opinion, food can be healing when you allow it, and that doesn't mean you have to limit what you eat. The key is finding out what works best for your body, since what may work for your neighbor may not work for you. A dietitian once told me that there is a time and place for every type of food, yes, even Little Debbie’s. This is something I absolutely believe to be true, and together, you and I will learn what your body needs and when it needs it. 

The reason why I got into studying food is because of my late diagnose of celiac disease. I was always sick as a child and now I’ve never felt healthier. I want to be that person that anyone can go to for help. Growing up, I went to many doctors and it took years to get answers, and still doctors had no idea how to help me with all the new questions that I had. I don’t want people to have to go through what I went through. I want to help people as much as possible who suffer from all sorts of food-related conditions such as crohn's, celiac, alpha gal, etc. I’ve had experience working with people and family who have a number of food related issues so I understand the frustration of not knowing where to start, how to make the change and feeling overwhelmed. I want to help with it all. 

I also have a passion for helping moms with nutrition for their benefit as well as their children's. Due to my diagnose of celiac disease, my mother discovered she has it as well as my grandmother. I want to help mothers all over with learning about nutrition. I believe that the sooner and younger you start out with a healthier diet, the more problems you can prevent down the road. I love being a new mom and I want to help other mothers with their families and educate them about nutrition and how much it can make a difference. 

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out at any time. I would love to chat.