A NYSHIP dietitian for New York state employees who deserve deeper care.
Functional Nutrition Rx accepts the NYSHIP Empire Plan — so New York State employees and their families can access personalized, root-cause nutrition counseling through their state benefits.
Questions about your coverage? Call us at 631-204-3375 or email info@functionalnutritionrx.com
Yes, we accept the NYSHIP Empire Plan—your state benefits cover nutrition care.
As a New York State employee, your NYSHIP Empire Plan benefits include access to nutrition counseling — and Functional Nutrition Rx is here to make the most of them. We accept the Empire Plan for medical nutrition therapy and functional nutrition counseling, connecting state employees and their families with registered dietitian nutritionists who provide individualized, root-cause care.
We offer in-person appointments on Long Island and telehealth sessions across New York State and beyond — so whether you work upstate, downstate, or anywhere in between, we can work together.
Coverage varies by individual NYSHIP Empire Plan enrollment. We will verify your benefits before your first appointment.
What can a NYSHIP dietitian help you with?
From managing a chronic condition to finally getting answers about symptoms you’ve been brushing off for years, our registered dietitian nutritionists provide comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition care — all covered under your Empire Plan benefits.
- Weight management and metabolic health
- Gut health, IBS, bloating, and digestive disorders
- Hormone imbalances and thyroid disorders
- Autoimmune conditions
- Blood sugar dysregulation and diabetes nutrition
- Heart health and cardiometabolic disease
- Eating disorder recovery and disordered eating
- GLP-1 medication support and optimization
- Fatigue and energy issues
- Pediatric and family nutrition
- Athletic performance and sports nutrition
- Perimenopause and menopause nutrition support
Not sure if your concern is on this list? Reach out!
State benefits, private practice quality.
Working with Functional Nutrition Rx means you get the personalized attention of a specialized private practice — covered by your NYSHIP Empire Plan. Our team uses advanced functional testing, including the DUTCH hormone panel, GI-MAP stool analysis, and food sensitivity panels, to go beyond what a standard nutrition referral typically offers.
Every client receives a nutrition and lifestyle plan built around their specific biology, health history, and goals — with ongoing support to keep them on track for the long haul.
Here’s how Empire Plan members can get started
In-person on Long Island, NY | Telehealth available across multiple states
Verify your coverage
Call us at 631-204-3375 to confirm your nutrition counseling benefits. We help clients navigate insurance every single day.
Choose your provider
Browse our team of registered dietitian nutritionists and book through our online scheduler. Pick the provider whose specialty matches your health goals.
Get answers
Your first session is a thorough deep dive into your health history, symptoms, labs, and goals. From there, we build your personalized nutrition plan.
Disclaimer: Functional Nutrition Rx is in-network with the NYSHIP Empire Plan for medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling services. Coverage, copays, and deductibles vary by individual enrollment. Our administrative team is available to assist — please contact us at 631-204-3375 or info@functionalnutritionrx.com. Acceptance of insurance does not guarantee full coverage of all services.
New York State employees: your Empire Plan benefits include nutrition counseling!
Book your first appointment with Functional Nutrition Rx today — and get the kind of personalized, root-cause nutrition care your NYSHIP Empire Plan was designed to support.