Meet Jessica

Jessica Bickford, MS, RD, CDCES
Owner
Jessica has a B.S. in Clinical Nutrition from UC Davis and an M.S. in Nutrition Science from CSUN. She completed her Dietetic Internship at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Jessica is a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specalist and specializes in working with individuals with diabetes. She is also highly skilled in many other areas including chronic kidney disease, cardiovascular disease and gastrointestinal issues/intolerances.
ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

DIABETES CONTROL
Diabetes management can be one of the keys to a happier, healthier life. Ventura Nutrition Consulting offers strategic tools and techniques to help clients achieve a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. After several personalized sessions, you’ll become well-versed at making the best food-related decisions for your health needs. Don’t wait to schedule your session today.

DISEASE MANAGEMENT
For years, Ventura Nutrition Consulting has been providing Disease Management with comprehensive plans that are catered to each individual’s needs. This specialized service puts individuals on the right track to healthy eating and living. Get in touch today and start taking control of your life with these great tools and techniques.

INTUITIVE EATING
If you have tried dieting in the past and still can't seem to manage your relationship with food, it's not your fault. Diets don't work! Ventura Nutrition Consulting takes a "non-diet" approach and promotes the practice of Intuitive Eating to help you make peace with food and your body while reaching a weight that is achievable and maintainable without restriction.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHAT IS A DIETITIAN?
A dietitian is an individual who has formal education in nutrition and related sciences. In addition to this, they must complete an intensive internship process and formal exam to obtain their credentials. Once someone is a Registered Dietitian, they must adhere to strict ethical and continuing education guidelines.
WILL MY HEALTH INSURANCE COVER DIETITIAN SERVICES?
Coverage for nutrition counseling varies from plan to plan. We are contracted with most major insurance companies and recommend you verify your benefits if you would like to ensure visits will be covered. A physician referral is required for all clients, even those with PPO plans. Use this form to obtain a referral. When speaking with your insurance company, provide procedure codes 97802 and 97803 and the applicable diagnosis codes from the referral to verify your benefits with your insurance. If we are not contracted with your insurance carrier, you may have out of network benefits. If not, you have the option to pay out of pocket. Referrals can be faxed to 805-648-6706 or emailed to our HIPAA-compliant email: referrals@venturanutritionconsulting.com.
WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DOES VENTURA NUTRITION CONSULTING TAKE?
Insurance and out-of-pocket payments are accepted. We currently accept Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, SeaView IPA, Valley Care/Valley Care IPA, United Health Care/UMR, Health Net and First Health. If you have a different insurance carrier, you may have out of network benefits.
WHAT DOES VENTURA NUTRITION CONSULTING SPECIALIZE IN?
We meet with people for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2 and Gestational Diabetes), Eating Disorders/Disordered Eating, pediatric feeding issues, Chronic Kidney Disease, IBS and other digestive issues, Celiac Disease, food allergies, hypertension and high cholesterol
CONTACT
Insurance Accepted
2605 Loma Vista Rd., Ventura, CA 9303
P: 805-826-1381
