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Book a Session with Yaffi
Visit my virtual calendar and book a session by clicking here.
Initial consultations are 60-90 minutes via Zoom, follow-up consultations are 60 minutes
I want my services to be available to all. For that reason, I am offering a sliding scale option.
If your insurance covers dietitian services, let’s explore that first. But if you’re self-pay all the way, here you go:
Find the most relatable set of circumstances, then click the button below to schedule at that rate. This is an honor system.
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- I cannot meet my basic needs without institutional assistance.
- My housing, transportation, or childcare situation is not stable.
- I don’t always have enough to eat.
tier 1, $0-25/hour
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- I live on a strict budget, but I can meet my basic needs.
- I have debt, but my debts don’t interfere with my ability to meet my basic needs.
- I have access to healthcare.
tier 2, $75/session
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- I don’t worry about my basic needs.
- I own my home or have options for where to rent with few barriers.
- I have access to reliable transportation, healthcare, and childcare options.
tier 3, $125/session
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- I do not have to work in order to meet my basic needs.
- I have access to generational wealth and/or my children will.
- I can afford to sponsor someone who cannot afford nutrition counseling.
tier 4, $150/session
Nutrition for Raising Children
Nap Time Nutrition: Free and relevant information on parenting, children, and nutrition. Use the search tab or playlists to explore topics covered since 2016, including: gluten, fat, pumping, how to read growth charts, and so much more!
EasyBites App: Created by nutrition professionals who care about creating happy memories over food
Experience Delicious Now: Arielle Dani Lebovitz’s growing collection of food-based art books and freebies.
Food Introduction and Toddler Feeding Resources
Stage-by-Stage Baby Food Cookbook by Yaffi Lvova, RDN
Beyond a Bite: Activities for a Mindful Mealtime by Yaffi Lvova, RDN
Feeding Littles: Feeding Littles has wonderful online courses on both Baby-led Weaning and Toddler Feeding. Use discount code BABYBLOOM for 10% off either course.
Child Nutrition Resources
Ellyn Satter Institute: Ellyn Satter MS, RD, MSSW, developed the division of responsibility in feeding model. Her site is a valuable resource for further information on guiding your child toward a healthy relationship with food and body.
Feeding Bytes: Natalia Stasenko, RD and feeding expert, provides up to date and convenient resources on her website and social media outlets.
Your Feeding Team: Natalia Stasenko, Jo Cormack, and Simone Emery team up to provide guidance for parents overcoming picky eating obstacles
The Feeding Doctor: Katja Rowell, MD provides books, blogs, and other free resources on child nutrition, extreme picky eating, food preoccupation, and much more.
Healthy Children: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ parenting website provides reliable health information about children and parenting.
Nutrition for the Sensory Sensitive Child
Beyond a Bite Special Edition: Sensory Food Exploration for the Neurodiverse Population by Yaffi Lvova, RDN and Hana Eichele, MOT, OTR/L
Naureen Hunani, RD: feeding therapist specializes in autism. She offers individual counseling and parent workshops.
Roots Pediatric Therapy: Hana Eichele, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and feeding therapist focused on helping parents identify underlying stress and developmental concerns.
Babywearing Resources
Baby Wearing International: An amazing resource for all things babywearing. They have trained coaches as well as a lending library. Find the chapter in your area and regain access to both hands! (This international organization is now defunct, but there may be a local chapter near you.)
Tandem Trouble: LaKeta Kemp, babywearing coach and twin mom (like me!) demonstrates how to safely and comfortably wear twins.
Breastfeeding Resources
International Lactation Consultants Association: has a search function to help connect you with an international board-certified lactation consultant. Having an advocate during this time can provide important relief.
Crystal Karges and Mama And Sweet Pea Nutrition: Find reliable and compassionate advice on breastfeeding and breastfeeding nutrition from these two registered dietitians.
Baby Sleep Resources
GetQuietNights: Tracy Spackman provides gentle sleep coaching information. See her blog for daily schedules with alternative options.
Toddler Cooking Resources
Ikea Hack: Toddler Learning Tower Stool
For specific products I love, check out my Pinterest boards!