What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Dena answered my questions, addressed my concerns and gave me very helpful guidance with a positive outlook.”
More than 1 year ago
“Dena has great suggestions for me. She studies the material I send her and she addresses all of my concerns and question. I am enjoying our sessions and feel more confident approaching my diabetes.”
More than 1 year ago
About Dena McGhee
This provider is not licensed in the state of CT, MA, NY, MD, IN, OK, OR, PA, TN, WA, HI, MT, IL, VT Dena has been a Registered Dietitian for over 11+ years with nutrition experience in clinical, outpatient, community, long-term care and hospice settings. She is passionate about providing evidence-based nutrition guidance to her clients in order for them to find their balance to improve their overall quality of life. Her different experiences in nutrition have helped her skill sets on using motivational interviewing, active listening, and stages of change model to provide impactful nutrition counseling and education to her clients. Dena is an advocate of individualized nutrition care and education for her clients. She wants to provide realistic, and non-diet approach, mind-body connection approaches for her clients to meet their nutrition goals. She uses evidenced-based practices to develop nutrition plans or goals that are practical and tailored to meet the needs of her client's daily lives. She has her clients start on making simple changes first to add to meet their long-term goals with their dietary lifestyles. Dena will work to create a sustainable plan that works for you. Dena is a busy mom herself who understands the complex nature of eating well and balancing all that life throws at us on a day-to-day basis. The goal of the first session is to get to know you and what brings you to see me for nutrition counseling. You can expect your session with me to be a non-judgmental, relaxed, and supportive environment. Dena will ask about your medical history, nutrition history, current eating patterns, lifestyle and most importantly, what your expectations and hopes to achieve from a health and nutrition perspective. She hopes to dive deeper into nutrition education and your nutrition goals in the sessions to come. Dena would love to be a partner in your journey in health and wellness.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Female
NPI number
1861897019
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Dena was supportive, prepared for the session and extremely informative. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with her.
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Dena answered my questions, addressed my concerns and gave me very helpful guidance with a positive outlook.
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The motivation I got in that she took the time to listen and give immediate feedback that I needed to hear
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Dena gives me specific steps to take to meet my goals. They are doable and measurable
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Great meeting, friendly, didn't load a lot on for tasks the first day
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Dena was very helpful setting goals and listening to my concerns
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Dena was very kind and took the time to listen to my concerns
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Very through session. Dena had high knowledge of situation
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dena is quick to listen and she offers great suggestions.
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Lots of good information. Encouragement. Setting goals
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dena is a good listener and follows with sound advice
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Great conversation & encouragement
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dena has great suggestions for me. She studies the material I send her and she addresses all of my concerns and question. I am enjoying our sessions and feel more confident approaching my diabetes.
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Motivation and good practice suggestions
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Amazing and thoughtful dietitian!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Dena is very encouraging and supportive. She listened to and addressed my questions and insecurity with food choices. With her help I feel more in control of my Diabetes.
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Great info and positive vibes
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
I was so nervous and scared of being judged. Dhena was not that at all. She was very educational and practical. She addressed my individual concerns and needs specifically. I am excited to have a plan moving forward.
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The call was very thorough and unintimidating
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Amazing dietitian to help me get started. She listened to all my needs and help me to develop a plan of action to take before our next meeting
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Covered all aspects and specific goals to me
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How soon can I make an appointment with Dena McGhee?
Generally, Dena McGhee has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dena McGhee's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dena McGhee accepting new patients?
Dena McGhee generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dena McGhee's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dena McGhee accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Dena McGhee online?
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What practice does Dena McGhee work with?
Dena McGhee works with Nourish 2.
Which board certifications does Dena McGhee have?
Dena McGhee is certified by Commission on Dietetic Registration, Registered Dietitian (RD) (Commission on Dietetic Registration), and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dena McGhee?
Dena McGhee frequently sees patients for Eating Disorder, New Patient Visit, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Type 2 Diabetes, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dena McGhee on their profile.
What languages does Dena McGhee speak?
Dena McGhee speaks English.