Practitioner Referral

Medical Practitioner Referral

As a medical practitioner, you see patients every day who know they need to make nutrition changes, but they do not always know where to begin.

That is where Sustainable Nutrition can help.

Send Referral

How To Send A Referral...

You may refer a patient through a fax or by contacting me directly. Once I receive the referral, I will reach out to the patient with information about scheduling a nutrition consultation.

Fax Referral to:
970-317-2355

Or contact Sustainable Nutrition directly:

Sustainable Nutrition
Fran Sutherlin, MS, RDN

Phone: 970-444-2122

Personalized nutrition support for patients who need more than general diet advice.

Sustainable Nutrition provides personalized nutrition coaching for patients who need practical, whole-food nutrition guidance based on their medical history, symptoms, labs, lifestyle, and health goals.

This is not a quick diet plan or a one-size-fits-all approach. It is structured support that helps patients understand how to feed their body in a way they can sustain.

Who Fran Can Help

For over 10+ years, we have been improving the health of patients who need support to prevent or help manage:

Pre-diabetes, insulin resistance, Type 2 diabetes, or metabolic syndrome
Hyperlipidemia, elevated LDL-C, elevated ApoB, elevated triglycerides, or cardiovascular risk reduction
GERD, IBS, chronic constipation, chronic diarrhea, bloating, food intolerance, or any other digestive concerns
Overweight, obesity, weight regain, emotional eating, cravings, or difficulty sustaining lifestyle changes
Perimenopause, menopause, PCOS history, hormone-related weight changes, or midlife metabolic changes
Chronic fatigue, poor sleep, headaches, migraines, inflammation, body pain, or brain fog
Newly diagnosed patients who need practical nutrition guidance after abnormal labs or a new medical diagnosis

Many of these patients have already received general nutrition advice. What they need is help applying it consistently in real life.

Why Refer to Sustainable Nutrition?

Patients often leave medical visits knowing what needs to improve, but not knowing how to make those changes day after day.

My role is to bridge that gap.

As a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with more than 20 years of experience, I help patients turn lab results, symptoms, and health goals into a practical nutrition plan they can follow.

The goal is not perfection. The goal is progress that can be maintained.

My Approach

My approach is personalized, educational, and supportive. I meet patients where they are, help them understand their body, and guide them toward sustainable changes using whole foods, realistic meal planning, and step-by-step coaching. Every patient begins with a full nutrition assessment that considers:

Medical history
Current symptoms
Medications and supplements
Lab markers when available
Digestive function
Blood sugar and metabolic health
Food intolerances or sensitivities
Lifestyle, stress, sleep, schedule, and family demands
Current eating patterns and barriers to consistency