Hi, I’m Amy.
I began my professional journey as a veterinary technician, dedicating several years to the field of veterinary care. Oddly enough, during this time, I was quite the junk food junkie and didn't have much interest in nutrition at all!
I've been a runner since my early teens, and it was while training for my first marathon that I realized the significant impact nutrition could have on performance. Motivated by this experience, I decided to return to school and attended the University of Saint Joseph in West Hartford, where I completed my degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
From there, I completed my internship at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, and continued on as a clinical dietitian for several years. While I loved working in the clinical setting, I felt I could be more beneficial if I could reach people and help them make changes before they wound up in the hospital. So, I decided to start my own private practice, Farmington Valley Nutrition and Wellness, where I focus on preventive nutrition and help people make lasting lifestyle changes to improve their health.
Accepting new patients
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) payment accepted
In network with most major insurance carriers. Contact your carrier to verify coverage for your specific plan.
Aetna
United Healthcare
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicare *
Cigna
Husky Health / Medicaid **
Medicare and Medicaid require referrals from your primary care provider and have limited coverage. Referrals can be faxed to 860-490-4467.
* Medicare plans cover nutrition counseling for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or above.
** Husky Health / Medicaid plans cover nutrition counseling for patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or above, hypertension, overweight/obesity, fatty liver disease, heart failure, or high cholesterol.
I like to help my patients realize that good nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated, expensive, or unappetizing!