Today we’d like to introduce you to Michael Hershey
Hi Michael, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Growing up I had poor food habits. I was overweight, unhappy and incredibly confused about how I could lose weight and achieve health. I went through a 60 lb weight loss journey and fell in love with health and nutrition. It had so many positive effects on my life and it was at 18 years old that I knew exactly what I wanted to do in my career – become a Registered Dietitian and help people with something that I once struggled so much with. I love my job and helping people make lasting change in their health, weight and nutrition is something that gives me so much fulfillment. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be. People are constantly confused and frustrated trying the newest trendy diets and FADs with little to no success. Nutrition is often made far more complicated than it needs to be. My job as your Dietitian is to simplify the process, maintain the joy in eating foods and ensure that the methods align with your individual goals. In the midst of it all, I act as a reliable resource to help people with weight loss, diabetes, and much more !
Most people don’t know that they can work 1:1 with a Dietitian at no cost to them. Using preventative benefits, most clients pay $0 to work with me 1:1. In 2023, 94% of my clients paid ZERO dollars out of pocket to work with me. I am in network with several insurance companies including Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual, United Healthcare and Medicare. Using telehealth video calls, no travel is required to meet with a Dietitian. Clients meet with me from the convenience of their phone, tablet or computer from all over the state of Ohio!
They say the purpose of life is to discover your gift, and the meaning of life is to give it away. Nutrition and health is my gift, being Dietitian in my own business is my avenue to give it away.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Starting a business from the ground up has been one of the most challenging things I’ve done, but I knew this is something that was worth the time and effort. The process didn’t happen overnight – it was a 3 year proces before going full time in my business. One of the most challenging parts of this process was becoming credentialed with insurance companies. There were several hoops to jump through and it was quite a lengthy process. I would gladly do it again though, because now most of my clients pay $0 out of pocket to work with me. Making services with a Dietitian accessible and affordable has been a goal of mine since launching Michael Hershey Nutrition. To any aspiring entrepreneur, go for it, it won’t be easy, but it will well worth your time and effort. In the beginning, you’ll have several people cheering for you. In the middle of the grind and the hustle, cheer for yourself! Even if your first business is not successful, there will be several learning points along the way and you will grow through the process. You will regret never trying much more than you will ever regret trying and not succeeding.
As you know, we’re big fans of Michael Hershey Nutrition. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
Michael Hershey Nutrition is on a mission to provide excellent care to any individuals looking to improve their health by controlling weight, blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol and more! In a world of trendy FADs and unqualified people providing nutrition advice, you can feel confident that you are getting accurate and reliable guidance by a Dietitian with a Master’s degree in nutrition. Through a telehealth and insurance based model, several barriers to care including cost, location and transportation are eliminated.
Is there anything else you’d like to share with our readers?
Nutrition and weight loss is often made far more complicated and restrictive than it needs to be. You will be amazed at how much progress you can make while maintaining the joy in eating food. Health is our number one asset, prioritize yours by working 1:1 with a licensed Dietitian! To book your first appointment visit mhersheynutrition.com or call (216) 678-7935!
Pricing:
- FREE using insurance !
- Self pay rates $120 (initial 60 minute appointment), $60 (30 minute follow up appointments)
Contact Info:
- Website: https://mhersheynutrition.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mhersheynutrition/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Michael-Hershey-Nutrition-100075953063408/
