Personalized nutrition counseling and diet education are essential for healthier living, and management of chronic diseases such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, gut dysfunctions etc. Sandhills Nutrition provides customized plans to help individuals reach their health goals through sustainable lifestyle changes.

-Sandra Wilkes, Dietitian/Nutritionist

Testimonial

“I approached Sandra because my elderly father-in-law was struggling with multiple complex chronic health issues, and we needed expert guidance on how to use nutrition to improve his treatment outcomes and quality of life. Sandra helped me by creating a personalized nutrition plan tailored to his specific medical conditions and dietary restrictions. She educated our family on which foods to incorporate and which to avoid, explaining the reasoning behind each recommendation in an easy-to-understand manner.

The result was meaningful improvements in our parent's overall well-being. We noticed a reduction in some of his symptoms, particularly edema. More importantly, his blood sugars decreased dramatically and meal times became enjoyable again, rather than a source of stress and uncertainty.

One thing I liked about Sandra was her compassionate approach and ongoing support. She truly became a partner in how we feed and care for our parent—always willing to answer our questions. I found the experience to be transformative for those of us who are taking on the bulk of the meal prep for our loved one. Sandra's expertise in these specific areas gave us peace of mind.

I would recommend Sandra to people who need expert nutritional guidance for complex health issues, especially those dealing with chronic conditions where diet plays a crucial role in treatment and quality of life.”

-Beth M

Medical Nutrition Therapy Services

  • Sessions require an in-depth focused assessment of your medical history, social history, and daily eating/activity patterns to create a customized nutrition plan. Let Sandhills Nutrition help you achieve your personal goal:

    • Prevention/management of chronic disease including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, cancer

    • Weight management

    • Pregnancy

    • Sports Nutrition

    • Pediatric Nutrition

  • Nothing brings families together like a good meal. Sandhills Nutrition is here to help strengthen family bonds through healthy eating. Family counseling sessions require an in-depth focused assessment of the typical grocery list, frequency of cooking vs eating out, and general food intake of all family members to better understand their routines and create custom plans to strengthen families through healthier eating.

    • Diet Analysis

    • Meal plans

    • Grocery Store Tours

    • Healthy cooking tips/demos

    • Cost Effective Meals

    • Strategies for picky eaters

  • Corporate health initiatives often incentivize employees to participate in a variety of different activities that promote healthy behaviorss . However, these efforts will be much less successful if employees lack the nutritional guidance necessary to make healthy choices.

    Sandhills Nutrition can present educational and interactive lunch-and-learns tailored to the needs of your employees. Contact our team to schedule your corporate nutrition class today!

    Rates vary - please call for a quote

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Meet Sandra Wilkes

at Sandhills Nutrition

Hi! I was born and raised in a small rural town in North Carolina that’s only an hour and a half from Pinehurst! I received my bachelor’s degree in Nutrition Science from North Carolina State University followed by a master’s degree in Nutrition from Brooklyn College. Thereafter, I completed a dietetic internship program to become a registered dietitian from Southern Regional Healthcare in Atlanta, GA. I’ve been a dietitian for a decade with experience in both the hospital and clinic settings. I love everything about food, nutrition, and all things culinary!

During my childhood, I spent many years helping out at my parent’s restaurants and cooking with my grandmother at home. In my family, cooking a meal for someone was the essence of expressing love. I’ve always enjoyed experimenting new recipes in the kitchen. My goal is to empower people to make small and realistic adjustments, which will help to create healthy and sustainable dietary and lifestyle habits. Nutrition is a science and cooking is a skill - I believe it’s crucial to bridge the gap between understanding the science of nutrition and learning the skills to prepare/cook healthy foods to better achieve personal health goals.

Aside from my nutrition career, I enjoy spending time with my three young children (ages 7, 5, 3) and husband. I love to stay active - you can probably find me doing yardwork, exercising, playing tennis, cooking or chasing my kids around when I’m not with clients!

FAQs

What is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)?

A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) is a nutrition expert who has earned the credential through completion of a bachelor’s degree and a year long supervised dietetic internship. Many RDNs are now required to obtain a master’s in science degree in addition to maintaining continuing education credits to stay up-to-date on the latest nutrition science research to provide evidence based practice to patients and clients.

Do you provide in-person consulting?

Currently, all nutrition counseling services are provided through a HIPPA compliant interface for virtual counseling but in-person sessions will be held in the future at a location TBD.

Do you accept Insurance?

We are currently accept Blue Cross Blue Shield NC, Aetna, Medcost and self-pay patients. If you don’t see your insurance company listed then let us know and we will try to establish with them as an in-network provider.

Do you speak at large group gatherings?

Absolutely! Whether it’s an office event, health fair, corporate wellness event, small group for friends and families, Sandhills is here to discuss any nutrition topic of your choice!

Do I need a referral from my Primary Care Provider?

Not necessarily, but it really depends on your insurance. It’s best to call the customer service line to inquire, but a superbill (receipt) for nutrition consulting services can be provided for you to submit directly to your insurance company for reimbursement.

How much are nutrition services if I don’t have insurance?

Rates start at $150/hr for 90 min initial consultations. Follow up appointments are $80 for 30 min sessions. Discounts are available for teachers, military, healthcare workers and law enforcement.

Have a question?

Use this page to contact me for consulting inquiries or for specific questions about my services.

After submission, expect to hear from me within two business days! I look forward to connecting with you.

Providers: Please fax referrals to 888-892-4107 or email to sandrawilkes@sandhillsnutrition.com