Anorexia Nervosa Nutrition Counseling in St. Louis, MO

Alo Nutrition provides specialized, weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for anorexia nervosa at our Des Peres and St. Charles offices, with telehealth available across Missouri, Illinois, and select states.

What Is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by persistent restriction of food intake, an intense fear of weight gain, and a distorted relationship with body image. It affects people of all ages, genders, body sizes, and backgrounds — and contrary to common misconception, you cannot tell if someone has anorexia by looking at them. 

Anorexia has one of the highest mortality rates of any mental health condition, making early intervention and a coordinated care team critical. Nutrition rehabilitation is an essential component of anorexia treatment, and working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in eating disorders is at the foundation of the recovery process. 

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Signs of Anorexia Nervosa

Anorexia can present differently from person to person, but common signs include: 

  • Significant restriction of food intake or elimination of entire food groups
  • Intense fear of weight gain or eating certain foods
  • Preoccupation with calories, food rules, or “clean eating”
  • Distorted body image or persistent dissatisfaction with appearance
  • Rituals around food — cutting food into small pieces, eating in a specific order, avoiding eating with others
  • Physical symptoms such as fatigue, dizziness, hair loss, feeling cold, or loss of menstrual cycle
  • Withdrawal from social situations involving food
  • Denial that there is a problem with eating

If you recognize these signs in yourself or someone you love, reaching out to an eating disorder specialist is an important first step. 

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Why Work with a Dietitian for Anorexia Recovery?

Recovery from anorexia nervosa is most effective when a coordinated care team is working together. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is a critical member of that team, bringing specialized nutrition expertise that supports both the medical and behavioral aspects of recovery. 

An eating disorder dietitian can help you: 

  • Rebuild a consistent, adequate pattern of eating
  • Challenge fear foods and food rules in a gradual, supportive way
  • Reconnect with hunger and fullness cues as they return
  • Address nutritional deficiencies and support medical stabilization 
  • Support nutritional rehabilitation and weight restoration goals
  • Develop a sustainable, flexible relationship with food that supports long-term recovery
  • Navigate eating in real-life situations — meals with family, eating out, travel, and more

Nutrition counseling for anorexia is individualized, compassionate, and grounded in what recovery looks and feels like for you specifically — not a one-size-fits-all approach. 

Ready to Take the First Step?

Our team is accepting new clients at both our Des Peres and St. Charles locations, with telehealth available across multiple states. 

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What to Expect When Working with Alo Nutrition

Initial Appointment

Your initial appointment is a chance to get to know your dietitian and begin sharing your story. We will review your history, talk through what eating has looked like recently, and start to understand your goals and concerns. Sessions are 55 minutes and conversational — not clinical or prescriptive.




Ongoing Sessions

Ongoing sessions typically occur weekly, especially in early recovery. We focus on practical, incremental progress — identifying small, achievable goals each week and building on them over time. Recovery is not linear, and we understand that. We are here for the hard weeks as much as the easier ones. 



Between Sessions

Clients have access to our secure client portal to record their experiences between appointments — food journaling, movement and exercise, hunger and fullness cues, and any thoughts or reflections you want to bring into your next session.   For those looking for additional support between sessions, our nutrition coaching program offers personalized feedback as an add-on service. 

Insurance & Payment

We accept many insurance plans and offer private-pay options. Visit our insurance page to learn more about coverage, costs, and how to check your benefits before getting started.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at hello@alo-nutrition.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

It depends. In some cases, a formal diagnosis is needed to bill nutrition counseling to insurance, while other situations may not require one. The best first step is to complete our admission questionnaire so we can review your specific situation, insurance plan, and needs before your first appointment. We are happy to help you navigate the process. 

It depends on your specific insurance plan, diagnosis, and clinical situation. Many major insurance plans do cover nutrition counseling for eating disorders, but coverage varies. We recommend visiting our Insurance & Billing page and reaching out to our team directly so we can help you before getting started.

Yes. Alo Nutrition provides anorexia nutrition counseling for clients ages 10 and up. For younger clients, we ask that a parent or guardian attend the first appointment so we can gather background information and establish a collaborative support plan that extends into the home environment.

Absolutely. We are strong believers in team-based care and actively collaborate with therapists, physicians, psychiatrists, and other members of your treatment team. If you are just beginning to build a care team, our dietitians can help connect you with trusted referral partners.

You do not have to feel fully ready to reach out. Ambivalence is extremely common with anorexia nervosa — it is part of the nature of the illness. Our eating disorder dietitians in meet clients where they are, without pressure or judgment. Taking one small step toward support, even when you are unsure, can be the beginning of meaningful change. 

Yes. Weight restoration is an important and medically necessary component of anorexia recovery for many clients. Our approach to weight restoration is individualized, compassionate, and paced in a way that feels manageable — always in collaboration with your broader care team and grounded in your specific recovery goals.