Welcome to Start Fueling Better | Nutrition Counseling in Charleston, SC
You can have a better relationship with food and your body through our registered dietitian and nutrition counseling services in South Carolina.
Highly Trained & Experienced Nutritionist Services in Charleston
Start Fueling Better is an insurance based practice, owned and founded by Paige Aberasturi, RDN, CLT, CPT.
Paige uses a holistic and functional approach. She is a no diet dietitian, and specializes in realistic and sustainable nutrition counseling and coaching for women.
If you are ready to feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally, Paige may be the nutrition counselor and Charleston, SC registered dietitian for you.
In network with:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
We are not in network with Medicare
Your Local Dietitian in Charleston, SC
Paige, Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian,
founder of Start Fueling Better and
local Charleston, SC Registered Dietitian
Being a caring and safe space for Charleston clients, that is free of judgment is of the utmost importance.
We specialize in:
- Binge Eating
- Body Image Healing
- Disordered Eating
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional and/or Stress Eating
- Food Sensitivity Testing
- IBS
- Sports Nutrition
- Virtual Nutrition Counseling
We offer private practice dietitian services throughout Charleston County, including:
- Daniel Island
- Mount Pleasant
- North Charleston
- North Mount Pleasant
- Summerville
- West Ashley
...as well as the whole Lowcountry.
We'd love to be your personal nutritionist.
What Clients Are Saying
"I was struggling with binging. I just felt very lost and confused.
This program gave me direction and it cleared up a lot of the confusion. So I don’t binge. I don’t overeat. So that I don’t feel sick. I can go to work and I don't feel lethargic.
I have the energy and the motivation to workout when I want to because I don't feel physically ill and I don't feel ashamed because generally my body just feels good.
Absolutely do it. It's worth every minute."
“Working with Paige has truly been life changing.
She's really teamed up with me to dig into my background and lifestyle to investigate why I might default to certain habits and behaviors, and even after only a month or so, she's helped me recognize and implement changes that have already changed my relationship with food.
I would highly recommend working with her!“
"What made this special was the resources and having somebody to talk to... knowing that you cared through the whole thing. I could bring anything up and we'd work through it."
"I'm in tune with my body, understanding my hunger and fullness cues, and respecting them so that I don't overeat."
"Paige truly met me where I was at (and asked what I needed) instead of having her own agenda. She interacted with me in a non-judgmental and encouraging way.
She also worked with me to come up with achievable action steps. I appreciate that she involved me in the decision making process about those steps instead of just telling me what to do. I feel empowered!"
"This brought a lot of peace and confidence to my life in terms of shopping for food, cooking, eating - that's where I really see that benefit coming in..."
"Paige is constantly adding value to my life."
Ways We Can Work Together
The Start Fueling Better Program
Comprehensive online nutrition program including:
- Prerecorded videos
- Nutrition content, as well as a variety of other important topics
- 1:1 Appointments*
- 1:1 Messaging
- Handouts/Guides/Resources
- Access to Meal Planner/Recipe Database
This is for you if:
- You want a comprehensive program
- Are open to services not covered by insurance. HSA/FSA accepted.
*Typically covered by insurance
Individual 1:1 Nutrition Sessions
Pay as you go, individual 1:1 nutrition appointments with Paige.
Conducted as online nutrition counseling, in most cases.
This is for you if:
- You only want services covered by (most) insurance plans
- You are seeking treatment for an active eating disorder
- You are wanting to address food sensitivities (for things such as IBS, eczema, migraines)*
*This may include testing typically not covered by insurance
Activities in Charleston
If you're in Charleston, and working on your relationship with food and/or your body, here are a few activities you might want to consider...for fun, for self-care and to feel good.
Enjoy Charleston's Greenspaces
Moving your body in a kind and gentle way pretty much always feels good. Charleston has some awesome places to walk, and so many great weather days. Hampton Park and Colonial Lake are two examples.
Do Something "Good"
Doing for others, volunteering, and giving (to efforts like conservation) can feel good, give us something to look forward to, and help give us purpose. Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge has volunteer opportunities, and tours, such as lighthouse tours. You take a boat to get to the lighthouse, and you may see dolphins along the way. (The mosquitos on the island are no joke.) Another opportunity is the South Carolina Aquarium. You can go to the aquarium (your ticket supports their conservation and education efforts), and they also have volunteer opportunities. Charleston is home to so many animals, and taking part in their protection may be just the thing you need in your life! If dogs and cats are more your thing, there is also Charleston Animal Society. If you're not into animals, pick something that does bring you joy.
Fuel Your Body (& Yourself)
Everyone needs to eat, and food can be a pleasant and enjoyable experience. Going out to eat can be a good "exercise" in lots of ways. If you're struggling with your relationship with food, setting yourself up for success if/when eating out can help make it easier. A few thoughts, don't be "starving" when you get there, potentially explore the menu ahead of time and pick what you want to eat, and try paying attention to your hunger and fullness and how "satisfied" you feel when you eat. Some places may have portions that feel a little overwhelming or stressful for some people. If that's an issue for you, Boxcar Betty's and Ye Ole Fashioned have multiple locations in Charleston, and have some options that may not feel so overwhelming. Home Team BBQ may be another option, and they have multiple Charleston locations as well.
Virtual Nutrition Counseling & Nutrition Coaching Throughout South Carolina
Using telehealth, we are able to provide outpatient dietitian services virtually to all residents of South Carolina. You can receive personalized nutrition counseling from the comfort of your own home. We would love to be your local (Charleston, SC) registered dietitian.
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