Weaver is a registered dietitian and nutritionist with advanced certifications in adult and pediatric weight management through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, according to her website.
“It’s been my dream [since college] to be able to sit with people in this setting and meet with them one-on-one," Weaver said. “It really is a moment in time and an opportunity for them to really just get away from their day and come and sit and focus on their own health.”
What they offer
Radiant Nutrition offers one-on-one nutrition counseling both in person and online for adults, families, athletes and children.
“Our goal is really to meet someone where they’re at and give them a realistic plan and walk with them and help keep them accountable,” Weaver said.
Radiant Nutrition uses an InBody machine, which is a device that looks at body water, muscle mass, body fat, lean body mass, which is someone’s weight excluding fat, and visceral fat, which is the fat around your organs, Weaver said. This allows the nutritionists to see more of the body composition than just looking at a client's weight.
Weaver uses this data along with labs, past medical history and any supplements the client is taking to create an individualized plan that aligns with the goals the client wants to achieve.
“So we’re working on a goal that [the client] came in with, but I’m always thinking about the big picture of vitality, longevity, being at a healthy weight and confidence," Weaver said. "I want them to feel good about themselves.”
The business also offers supplements to help fill in nutritional gaps, she said.
Additionally, the business accepts medical insurance for nutrition counseling, Weaver said. They are verified with four major insurance companies in Texas, including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Those interested can book an appointment online and someone from Radiant Nutrition's billing team can help them find out if their medical insurance will cover the visit before the patient meets for a counseling session, Weaver said.
There are four other registered dietitian nutritionists on the team who focus on different age groups, including clients age 40 and up, teens and children.
The team at Radiant Nutrition also does community events such as giving presentations to sports teams to teach meal planning and help the athletes understand their nutritional needs based on their specific sport.
One of the registered dietitians, Sophia Smith presented to the Bedford Police Department on how to build balanced meals, reduce brain fog and introduced simple meal prep methods that make healthy eating more manageable with the officers' demanding schedules, Weaver said.
The backstory
Weaver started her own weight loss journey when she was 12 years old due to being overweight because of trauma, hormone imbalance and Southern eating, she said.
“Because I've lost over 100 pounds myself, I know what some of the challenges look like," Weaver said.
She founded Radiant Nutrition in late 2019, where she met with clients online during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, she has grown her team and moved into her current office space, where she has been for the past three years, Weaver said.
“I’ve worked in corporate wellness, I did pediatrics, I was in a clinical setting,” Weaver said. “I just didn’t get to have these conversations and be a part of people's journey like we do in private practice, so it’s pretty awesome.”
Looking ahead
Weaver dreams of someday opening more locations down the road to reach more individuals in need of support. She also wants to train the next generation of registered dietitian nutritionists so they have the tools, confidence and experience to step into lead roles at new locations, Weaver said. This includes intentional training in both evidence-based nutrition and behavior change strategies, so they can guide clients with skill and compassion, she added.
"My priority is still being a mom and being close to [my children], but a part of my dream starting this practice is to empower the next generation of dietitians as well," Weaver said.
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