Build The Nutrition Business
You Have Been Dreaming Of
This online, self-paced Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course walks you through the exact foundational steps you need to take to set up and confidently launch your business.
I've been working with dietitians and clinicians for years. A consistent theme I continued to hear: people were feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, and wanting to know how to "do it right" when it comes to starting a business.Â
This course helps to shorten your learning curve and increase your confidence so that you can start a nutrition business now.
Take immediate action in setting up and launching your own business.
What You Get When You Enroll:
8 modules with 16+ video presentations that walk you through the exact steps to get your nutrition business off the ground.Â
8 workbooks with over 40 worksheets to help you brainstorm, plan and take actionable steps.
Over 25 templates, infosheets, and practical resources, editable and ready for you to use right away.
35.75 CEU's available for Registered Dietitians (including 1 CEU Ethics Credit) from the CDR.
Each module includes:
> Both video and audio presentation forms.
> Closed captions are available on every video.
> The presentation slides (available to download).
> Transcripts of every video (available to download).
Every aspect is designed to increase your knowledge and your confidence in business skills.
Your enrollment includes two years of access to all course content. The Foundation Course is re-approved for 35.75 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR (activity expiration date: 6/15/2026)
BONUS: You also get lifetime access to my Nutrition Entrepreneur Starter Kit ($97 value) which includes downloadable, editable essentials for starting, developing, and growing a nutrition business.
Enroll now
One-Time Payment of $347
Payment Plan: $87/mo x 4 months
Enroll now: Bundled Course Option
Save $100 when you enroll in both the Insurance Credentialing and Billing Course and the Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course!
This course bundle will help you both start your business AND get credentialed with insurance companies so you can accept insurance in your practice.Â
One-Time Payment of $590
Payment Plan: $147/mo x 4
Your enrollment includes two years of access to all course content in both courses and 52.75 CEUs.
The Foundation Course is approved for 35.75 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR
(activity expiration date: 6/15/2026)
The Insurance Course is approved for 17 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR
(activity expiration date: 12/11/2027)
Extended Payment Plans & Equity Pricing Options
In the spirit of creating economic justice, we offer equity pricing for people from marginalized communities and those experiencing financial hardship. We also offer extended payment plans.Â
Please email hello@alissarumsey.com to learn more about equity pricing options or request an extended payment plan.
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Meet Your
Facilitator
Hi, I'm Alissa Rumsey (she/her), a dietitian, nutrition therapist, intuitive eating counselor, and the author of Unapologetic Eating.
I've been a dietitian for over 15 years and a business owner for the past nine years. I'm also a business coach and clinical supervisor/consultant for other dietitians and clinicians.
I've been working with dietitian entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs for years.
A consistent theme I see is people feeling overwhelmed, lost, stuck, and wanting to know how to "do it right".
I created this Foundation Course so that you can take immediate action in setting up and launching your own business.
I want to help shorten your learning curve and increase your confidence so that you can start your business now.
Learn More about Alissa
I am passionate about supporting dietitians and clinicians so that you can confidently start and grow your business, and deepen your counseling skills, while also taking care of yourself.
I started working as a business coach for dietitians and clinicians in 2017 when I founded the Dietitian Entrepreneur Mastermind Retreat, a three-day in-person workshop designed to help nutrition professionals start and grow their businesses. From 2017 to 2020, I hosted over a dozen of these sold-out Retreats in New York City, attended by clinicians worldwide.
When the pandemic struck, more clinicians than ever were looking for support to start their businesses. I took my popular Aspiring Entrepreneurs Retreat online and created the Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course, as an online training program that teaches clinicians how to set up and launch their nutrition business.
I also am the founder and lead facilitator of The Liberated Clinician, a group coaching experience for clinicians who want to build a weight-inclusive business from a justice-informed lens, and deepen their counseling skills, while prioritizing taking care of themselves, so that they can confidently show up for their clients.
I love to work with other health professionals so that we can challenge the 'status quo' in nutrition care and in business. Let's reframe what is possible as clinicians – and do it together.
Start a Nutrition Business
You Have Been Dreaming Of
Enroll now
One-Time Payment of $347
Payment Plan: $87/mo x 4 months
Enroll now: Bundled Course Option
Save $100 when you enroll in both the Insurance Credentialing and Billing Course and the Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course!
This course bundle will help you both start your business AND get credentialed with insurance companies so you can accept insurance in your practice.Â
One-Time Payment of $590
Payment Plan: $147/mo x 4
Your enrollment includes two years of access to all course content in both courses and 52.75 CEUs.
The Foundation Course is approved for 35.75 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR
(activity expiration date: 6/15/2026)
The Insurance Course is approved for 17 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR
(activity expiration date: 12/11/2027)
Extended Payment Plans & Equity Pricing Options
In the spirit of creating economic justice, we offer equity pricing for people from marginalized communities and those experiencing financial hardship. We also offer extended payment plans.Â
Please email hello@alissarumsey.com to learn more about equity pricing options or request an extended payment plan.
What You Get When You Enroll:
8 modules that walk you through the exact steps to get your nutrition business off the ground. Designed to increase your knowledge and confidence.
8 workbooks with over 40 worksheets to help you brainstorm, plan and take actionable steps.
Over 25 templates, infosheets, and practical resources, editable and ready for you to use right away.
35.75 CEU's available for Registered Dietitians (including 1 CEU Ethics Credit) from the CDR.
BONUS: You also get lifetime access to my Nutrition Entrepreneur Starter Kit ($97 value) which includes downloadable, editable essentials for starting, developing, and growing a nutrition business.
- Client intake forms
- Cancellation and payment policy examples
- Superbill templates
- Expense tracking spreadsheet
- Sample consulting contracts
- HIPAA documentation forms
- and more!
The Nutrition Entrepreneur Starter Kit includes a Google Drive folder full of done-for-you templates, client forms, contracts, etc. – all available for you to download, edit, and use.
Simply add your logo and contact information and they are ready to use for your business. You will receive templates, worksheets, spreadsheets, sample contracts, client forms, online resources, and more.
Module 1: Business Foundations
Topics covered include:
- Developing your mission and vision for your business.
- Getting clear on your "why" and uncovering your core values.
- Niching down - getting clear on your ideal client (and how to think about this differently).
- Completing market research
- Stages of business - are you working on the "right" things for where you are in your business?
Module 2: Goal Setting, Time Management, and Confidence
Topics covered include:
- Goal setting: how to set short and long-term business goals.
- Time management tips and making time when you're building a business on the side.
- Protecting your energy and setting boundaries.
- How to build confidence in your practice and business skills.
Module 3: Setting Up Your Business
Topics covered include:
- Choosing a business structure.
- Naming and registering your business.
- Liability insurance, and getting EIN and NPI numbers.
- Business banking and accepting payments.
- Choosing a client management system and recording keeping tools.
- Creating a business plan.
Module 4: Building a Virtual Business
Topics covered include:
- Deciding what virtual services to offer (pros/cons).
- How to legally practice telehealth services across state lines in the U.S.
- Newly updated information on state licensure laws.
- Tips to effectively provide counseling via virtual/telehealth systems.
Module 5: Crafting Your Offer & Setting Rates
Topics covered include:
- How to decide what services to offer.
- Individual sessions vs. packages: pros and cons.
- Creating group programs and courses.
- How to confidently set your rates and fees.Â
- Making services accessible.
- How to confidently sell your nutrition services.
Module 6: Create an Effective Brand & Brand Voice
Topics covered include:
- Intro to branding and why it's so important.
- Choosing branding identifiers: colors, fonts, logos, photos, and more.
- 5-step Brand Creation Process.
- Developing a clear, consistent brand message and voice.
- Branding dos and don'ts
- The rebranding process.
Module 7: Website Building Tools, Strategies & SEO
Topics covered include:
- How to get started with website building.
- Picking a platform and purchasing a domain name.
- Estimated website expenses.
- Website must-haves
- How to write website copy for your homepage.
- Intro to SEO: use your website to get clients.
Module 8: Getting Started with Marketing
Topics covered include:
- How to find and get your first clients.
- Overview of marketing tactics and strategies.
- How to choose the best marketing strategy for your business.
- Showing up online and creating content that resonates.
- Using your network and building referral relationships.
BONUS MATERIALS
Including:
- Getting started with insurance credentialing and billing.
- Access to a Google Drive Folder full of ready-to-use templates: discovery calls, client intake forms, cancellation policies, and more.
- HIPAA compliance resources.
- Recommend branding tools and web designers.
- ...and more!
You’ll have access to the course material for two full years from the time you purchase it, including any course updates that are made during that time.
The course is self-paced, so you can go through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to.
While it varies person-to-person, generally each module takes between three and four hours to complete, including watching the video presentations and completing the workbooks.Â
Your enrollment includes two years of access to all course content. The Foundation Course is re-approved for 35.75 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR (activity expiration date: 6/15/2026)
Enroll now
One Payment of $347
Payment Plan: $87/month x 4 months
Enroll now: Bundled Course Option
One-Time Payment of $590
Payment Plan: $147/mo x 4
Save $100 when you enroll in both the Insurance Credentialing and Billing Course and the Dietitian Entrepreneur Foundation Course!
This course bundle will help you both start your business AND get credentialed with insurance companies so you can accept insurance in your practice.Â
Your enrollment includes two years of access to all course content in both courses and 52.75 CEUs.
The Foundation Course is approved for 35.75 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR
(activity expiration date: 6/15/2026)
The Insurance Course is approved for 17 CEUs for Registered Dietitians by the CDR
(activity expiration date: 12/11/2027)
What Other Clinicians Are Saying
