Healing Begins With Diet . . .
 
Working with Julie Matthews
Autism Nutrition Specialist
Certified Nutrition Consultant
The most meaningful work we do at Nourishing Hope is during our one-on-one consultations. Children are regularly finding relief from the effects of autism as diet is applied as a complement to autism pediatrician treatments and behavioral therapies. Many parents work with Julie each week – some are just beginning autism diets while others are successfully implementing autism nutrition changes and recording healing results.
If you are considering partnering with Julie, you can be sure you will have personal interaction with one of the best autism nutrition consultants in the country. Julie is down-to-earth and cares deeply about each of her clients – the parents and children she serves.
Working with our practice is quite easy and you are supported by a team that understands autism, its impact on your child and family and the service, tools and coaching you need to quickly and effectively get started with a plan for putting diet to work at home. If requested, Julie will consult with your local pediatrician, wellness professional or nutrition.
Take some time to explore our practice offering – we have packages that meet most parent requests. We do have some flexibility in our programs based on individual parent needs. If you would like to consider a private autism nutritionist relationship with Julie, she would be glad to spend 15 minutes with you at no charge answering any questions you may have about the process. We have many parent references upon request.
Please contact Nourishing Hope to schedule an initial consultation with Julie. We will promptly schedule an appointment.
Email: Appointments@NourishingHope.com
Phone: 415-235-2960
We do not accept health insurance, though will provide you submittable receipts for your carrier - ask us about this. We do accept credit cards and personal checks.
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We customize consultations just for you.
 For parents and caregivers outside of the Bay Area who wish to work with Julie from home, we offer in-person meetings using Skype™! Video-conferencing allows you to work with Julie from your computer LIVE from anywhere in the world. Setting up a Skype™ account is free – visit www.Skype.com to explore the service.
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To schedule a consultation: 415-235-2960
Fax forms to: 415-520-0527
e-Mail your inquiry: Appointments@NourishingHope.com |
Basic Package |
Initial Appointment
(75-90 minutes) |
- Prior to your initial appointment, you may download initial appointment forms, fill them out as completely and frankly as possible, and send them back to Julie. You can download a WORD DOCUMENT or PDF file here (PDF – DOC). Fax and email address are located above.
- Prior to your initial consultation, Julie will review your Nutrition Questionnaire and any lab tests you may have included. It is not necessary to have any or all tests to progress with diet and nutrition implementation.
- Julie commonly likes to review:
- Food sensitivities (IgG) & allergies, organic acid test, stool analysis.
- Amino acids, fatty acids, nutrients and nutrient deficiencies such as red blood cell elements.
- Anything else that might be relevant – thyroid and other tests and/or immune system panel.
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- During your initial appointment you will discuss details such as goals, history, current diet, special dietary preferences, sensory issues, and family history.
- Assess nutrition, dietary needs, and dietary/environmental toxins.
- You will be coached regarding immediate steps to get started right away, or make progress with current diet.
- Dietary options will be discussed and a nutrition intervention strategy will be determined for moving forward.
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Following Appointment
Personal Nutrition Summary*
(60 minutes) |
- Julie will create a customized autism diet, nutrition and supplementation plan based on your child's needs, goals, and circumstances.
- Your plan will include nutrition intervention, overview of longer term goals and activities, action plan, and support information and research.
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Second Appointment
Action and Support Plan Discussion
(60 minutes) |
- You and Julie will discuss the details of the Action and Support Plan.
- Determine workable implementation strategy and options.
- Identify areas where additional support may be required.
- Set goals and action plan for next appointment.
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* Personal Nutrition Summary
- Computerized diet analysis
- Nutrition-based research
- Supplement review
- Create custom meal plans
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- Create special rotation diets
- Proven recipes provided
- Questions answered by email
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Comprehensive Appointment Package (preferred) |
Basic Package PLUS... |
- Four 30-minute follow-up sessions
- 30-minute sessions may be used for behind-the-scenes work*
- Great for phone consultations, progress reports, Q&A
- Reduced hourly rate.
- Free copy of Julie's book, Nourishing Hope for Autism
- 50% off Julie's autism cooking and nutrition DVD, Cooking To Heal
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Follow-Up Appointment Options
After the initial set of appointments, there are two ways to engage in follow-ups – on an individual session-by-session basis, or by month support package (preferred).
Individual Follow-Ups |
30 and 60-Minute Appointments
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- Individual sessions. Schedule when you need them and pay as you go.
- Client experience of diet implementation
- Evolve diet
- Assess dietary intervention
- Add/revise dietary actions
- Create new goals
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6-Appointment Follow-Up Package
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- Six 30-minute consultations
- 30-minute sessions may be used for
behind-the-scenes work*
- Great for phone consultations
- Plus:
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Children are Healing from Autism
The greatest "autism awareness" is the reality that improved health and well-being is possible as biomedical interventions are applied as a complement to traditional therapies. The Generation Rescue website has encouraging recovery stories, as does Autism Research Institute. Jenny McCarthy's book, Mother Warriors, is a testament for hope and has touching personal accounts of what is possible for many children as integrative treatment programs are applied.
According to leading experts and parents, the process of healing children with autism begins with diet. Success in applying nutritional intervention is crucial. Parents need to be fully empowered to help make it work, as they are the greatest influence on their child's potential. Parents truly are the champions of the health and treatment plan for their child.
Parents Report Positive Changes as Autism Diets are Applied
- Improved digestion
- Reduced gastrointestinal pain
- Less rash or eczema
- Physical pain relieved
- Agressive behavior ceases
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- Language skills increase
- Ability to focus & cognitive readiness
- Sleeping through the night
- Increased eye contact
- Easier toilet training
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