Hypertension Nutrition Support
HAES aligned and client centered dietitians at Note to Self Nutrition are ready to support you on your journey!
Empowering Your Journey Toward Body Liberation and Food Freedom
At Note to Self Nutrition, our mission is to create a safe, inclusive space where individuals can explore nutrition therapy and counseling with care, compassion, and respect. We understand that life can be overwhelming, and we’re here to remind you of what truly matters: taking care of your body, rejecting hustle culture and diet myths, setting boundaries, and seeking support when you need it most.
Our name, Note to Self, is a gentle reminder that we are all constantly learning and growing. As dietitians, our goal is to help you reconnect with those important reminders that can bring positive change to your life. We firmly believe that recovery from disordered eating and harmful beliefs surrounding food and bodies is not only possible but within your reach. We’d be honored to support you on your path to body liberation and food freedom.
Our Approach: Client-Centered, Compassionate Care
Our team of experienced eating disorder dietitians is dedicated to supporting you with a holistic, client-centered approach that prioritizes your well-being and unique needs. We incorporate the principles of Health at Every Size (HAES) to help you build a healthy, compassionate relationship with food and your body.
We recognize that each person’s journey is unique, and we are here to provide nutrition therapy tailored to you—whether you are navigating disordered eating, exploring food freedom, or working through complex emotions related to body image.
Inclusive and Trauma-Informed Support
At Note to Self Nutrition, we take a social justice and trauma-informed approach to all our services. Our dietitians have specialized training in various areas, including:
Health at Every Size (HAES)
Trauma recovery
OCD and eating disorders
LGBTQIA+ support
Social justice and cultural sensitivity
We strive to ensure that every individual feels heard, valued, and supported—no matter their background or life experience.
Commitment to Growth and Education
To ensure we’re always offering the best care possible, Note to Self Nutrition is dedicated to ongoing learning. Our team regularly participates in continuing education and training to stay updated on the latest treatment modalities, research, and best practices. This commitment allows us to better serve our clients, particularly those from diverse and/or minority backgrounds, with the most informed, compassionate support.
More information regarding HAES can be found on our blog as well as from the ASDAH. Our resources page has multiple resources for clinicians and clients
FAQs
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Hypertension is a fancy word for high blood pressure. Our blood travels through our body via arteries and veins. When the pressure of our blood becomes too much for our arteries and veins we begin to see an increase in our blood pressure numbers. When you go to the doctor’s office and they put a cuff on your arm and pump air into it they are taking your blood pressure. It is often presented as XX/XX – for example 120/80.
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Anyone is at risk for hypertension. Sometimes people may have hypertension during a period of their life, and not have hypertension at another. Because the pressure of our blood is dependent on many factors, including stress, sodium intake, hydration, and concentration of the blood it is a condition that can wax and wane. Some factors can increase your risk however, they include:
1. Increased intake of sodium – please note we need sodium in our bodies so do not restrict this electrolyte! However, sometimes a person’s body may not be able to handle a certain amount. This should be discussed with your medical provider before making ANY adjustments.
2. Genetics – family history plays a large role
3. Age – blood pressure tends to increase with age
4. Race – African Americans are at a higher risk for developing hypertension
5. Medical History – diabetes, kidney disease and thyroid disease can increase risk
6. Pregnancy – high blood pressure can occur during pregnancy especially due to the increase in blood volume
7. Lifestyle – drinking large amounts of alcohol
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One nutritional way to manage hypertension is through monitoring sodium intake. Again, this should only be discussed with a medical professional and should not be instituted without their involvement. Sodium is an important electrolyte in our bodies and too little of it can have harmful effects as well.
You can find more information regarding hypertension on our blog
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Our work together would look a little something like….
Working Together
Initial Assessment
Our 90-minute intake session provides a thorough opportunity to dive deep into your medical history, current struggles, and overall well-being. During this session, we’ll explore key topics that shape your relationship with food and body, including:
Body image and self-perception
Your relationship with food throughout life
Family dynamics and food-related beliefs
Past diet history and its impact
Mental health history and its connection to eating behaviors
Together, we’ll collaborate to set clear goals and objectives that will guide our work together, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to nutrition therapy and healing.
Building Trust through Continued Follow Ups
At a frequency that we decide together, we will meet routinely to discuss your progress and ongoing work toward your goals. During these follow-up sessions, we’ll address:
Roadblocks and challenges you may be facing
Medical conditions that may arise
Eating disorder behaviors and related urges
Any other relevant situations or information you wish to share
Regular follow-ups allow us to adjust your nutrition therapy plan and recommendations as needed, ensuring a personalized and effective approach to your eating disorder recovery.
Collaborative Care: Partnering with Your Treatment Team
A cohesive team of healthcare providers is essential for successful recovery. At Note to Self Nutrition, we believe that care coordination is key to providing the best support for our clients. With your consent, we are happy to communicate with your other healthcare providers—such as your therapist, psychiatrist, medical doctor (PCP), or specialists—to ensure consistent, holistic care throughout your journey.
Continued Support
At Note to Self Nutrition, our goal is not to keep you on our caseload longer than necessary. We believe in empowering you to grow and make lasting changes, challenging diet culture along the way. Our aim is to help you develop the skills and confidence to navigate life without needing constant support. However, we also understand that for some, eating disorder recovery and healing is a lifelong journey, and we are always here to offer continued support when you need it.
Whether it’s weeks, months, or even years down the road, we welcome you back without shame or guilt. If you find yourself in a difficult situation or need additional guidance, we are here to help you reconnect with yourself and continue on your path to food freedom and body liberation.
As our work together progresses, we will regularly revisit the frequency and length of sessions to ensure that the level of support remains both medically appropriate and comfortable for you. Our approach is always flexible and focused on meeting your unique needs, whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or looking for ongoing care.
Locations
Support for Hypertension can be found/provided from all of our locations. Note to Self Nutrition has in person availability in Denver, CO and provides virtual telehealth services to those outside of that area. Please see our locations information below:
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Maryland
Telehealth Services
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Virginia
Teleheath Services
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Washington DC
Telehealth Services
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Colorado
In person & Telehealth services
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Florida
Telehealth Services
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Illinois
Telehealth Services (Pending)
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And Beyond
Telehealth Services to specific states not requiring licensure or certification
Note to Self Nutrition LLC is an outpatient dietetics practice specializing in the treatment of eating disorders , women’s health and fertility including PCOS, endometriosis, and hormonal imbalances, diabetes and prediabetes, disordered eating, along with other chronic health conditions such as heart health, hypertension, and kidney disease. Owner and dietitian Lauren Hirschhorn-Tieu is passionate about empowering individuals to build trust with their relationship with food and their body. Lauren provides multiple services including nutritional counseling, recovery coaching, supervision and nutrition presentations. In person availability is offered in Denver. Virtual telehealth services are offered in Maryland, Virginia, Washington DC, Colorado, and Florida. We would be honored to join you on your journey to discovering food and body peace!
Contact us for more information regarding our services offered. To schedule a discovery call please visit this link. Be sure to visit our website and sign up for our newsletter.