Veteran & Woman-Owned · Est. 1998 · Shirley, MA

Medical Nutrition Therapy That
Changes Outcomes

Specialized nutrition counseling for diabetes, heart disease, eating disorders, disordered eating, weight management, and GLP-1 medication support. In-person in Shirley, MA — and telehealth statewide. Most major insurance accepted.

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Trained at Mass General Hospital
26+ Years in Practice
Medicare Part B Accepted
Telehealth Available Statewide
Veteran & Woman-Owned Business

Clinical Specialties

Conditions We Treat

Evidence-based nutrition therapy matched to the diagnoses your physician is managing.

Diabetes & Prediabetes

Comprehensive medical nutrition therapy for Type 1, Type 2, and prediabetes — including personalized strategies to manage blood glucose levels by taking into account your medical history, medications, activity level, and food preferences to design a plan that is not only effective but also enjoyable.

GLP-1 Support Available

GLP-1 Medication Support

Targeted nutrition guidance for patients on GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic, Wegovy, or Mounjaro to maximize medication effectiveness, prevent muscle loss, and build sustainable dietary habits for long-term success.

Ozempic · Wegovy · Mounjaro

Cardiovascular Disease

Specialized medical nutrition therapy to help you control your cholesterol and triglyceride (lipid) levels and blood pressure by collaboratively developing a heart-healthy, enjoyable meal plan tailored to your lifestyle and goals.

Lipid & Blood Pressure Management

Obesity & Weight Management

A personalized approach to uncovering the root causes of your inability to maintain a healthy weight, and to providing the necessary tools for you to attain and maintain a weight that aligns with your body's genetic blueprint — with lasting results. Certified in both adult and pediatric weight management.

Adult & Pediatric Certified

Gastrointestinal Conditions

Specialized dietary intervention for IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), IBD (including ulcerative and lymphocytic colitis, Crohn's Disease), GERD, gastroparesis, and celiac disease. We work together to identify lifestyle factors and foods that may contribute to your discomfort, and develop a nutrition care plan that will allow you to enjoy foods that provide pleasure and that will meet your nutritional needs for long-term good health.

IBS · IBD · GERD · Celiac

Eating Disorders & Disordered Eating

A supportive and collaborative approach to identifying and understanding the potential reasons for your eating behaviors. We will work together to help you learn to make peace with and enjoy food, empowering you to take control of your health and well-being.

Supportive & Collaborative

About Cynthia Woodman

Clinical Expertise Earned at the Top Institutions

With over 26 years in private practice, and training and experience at our country's premier, top-ranked medical facilities, Cynthia brings extensive and unique clinical nutrition expertise to every patient she sees.

  • Massachusetts General Hospital — Completed Dietetic Internship at one of the nation's top-tier hospitals and teaching institutions
  • George Washington University Hospital — Served as Chief Clinical Dietitian
  • NIH Clinical Center — Research Dietitian / Commissioned Officer, National Institutes of Health
  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, IL — Completed externship in dietetics; later served as Cardiovascular Nutritionist
  • Academic Training: BS Dietetics/Nutrition Research, Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN) · MS Nutritional Sciences, University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Certified in Adult & Pediatric Weight Management
  • Private Practice since 1998 — Risk Management Incorporated, Shirley, MA
MS — Medical Nutrition RDN — Registered Dietitian LDN — Licensed MA Veteran-Owned Woman-Owned
Cynthia M. Woodman, MS, RDN, LDN — Medical Nutrition Therapist
26+
Years in private practice
4
Major research & teaching institutions
6
Clinical specialties
5+
Insurance plans accepted

Insurance & Coverage

We Accept Most Major Plans

Nutrition counseling/medical nutrition therapy is a covered medical benefit for many diagnoses. We will work with you to help you verify your coverage before your first appointment.

Blue Cross Blue Shield
Harvard Pilgrim
Tufts Health Plan
United Healthcare
Medicare Part B
Self-Pay Welcome
Medicare Part B note: Patients with diabetes or chronic kidney disease are eligible to receive nutrition counseling/medical nutrition therapy under Medicare Part B, as long as a physician referral is in place prior to your first visit. If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, but do not have one of these diagnoses, please call us and let us help you determine whether your Medicare Advantage plan may cover medical nutrition therapy for your diagnoses.

For Healthcare Providers

Your Nutrition Referral Partner

Don't have an in-house registered dietitian? Cynthia serves as a seamless referral extension of your practice — providing clinical nutrition support your patients need and communication back to your team on their progress.

Submit a Referral

Use the form, fax, or call directly. We typically confirm within 1 business day.

Responsive Patient Scheduling

We make every effort to schedule patients within two weeks of receiving a referral, and prioritize those patients whom you refer to us. We offer telehealth for faster access statewide and for those patients who have difficulty making an in-person visit.

Progress Notes Back to You

Clinical notes describing your patient's progress will be faxed to you on a regular basis to ensure continuity of care.

Interested in a lunch-and-learn? Cynthia offers complimentary 30-minute staff education sessions — in person or virtual — to keep your team informed about the latest developments in nutrition and to help them identify patients who would benefit from a nutrition referral.
Patient Referral Form
For physicians, PAs, NPs, and practice managers
To protect patient privacy, this form does not collect patient information. All clinical records must be sent by secure fax to (978) 425-5783.
After submitting, please fax clinical records to (978) 425-5783

To complete the referral, please fax the following for each patient:

  • Patient name and date of birth
  • Insurance carrier and health plan ID
  • Diagnosis / referral reason
  • Most recent clinical note or physical exam
  • Vital signs flow sheet or growth chart
  • Relevant lab data
  • Current medication list

Records received by fax are handled in accordance with HIPAA Privacy Rule requirements. Do not submit patient records through this web form.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — for many patients. Blue Cross Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim, Tufts, United Healthcare, and Medicare Part B all cover medical nutrition therapy for qualifying diagnoses including diabetes and chronic kidney disease. We help you verify your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises.
Yes. Cynthia sees patients both in her Shirley, MA office and via telehealth throughout Massachusetts. Telehealth appointments are available via secure video and are often covered under the same insurance benefits as in-person visits.
Absolutely. GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are powerful tools, but they work best paired with expert nutrition guidance. Cynthia helps patients maximize medication effectiveness, prevent lean muscle loss, meet protein and micronutrient needs despite appetite changes, and build eating habits that last beyond the medication phase.
The office is in Shirley, MA — conveniently located off Route 2, approximately 15 minutes from Acton, Littleton, and Concord. Free parking is available on-site. Telehealth is also available for patients throughout Massachusetts who prefer remote appointments.
New patient appointments are typically available within 1–2 weeks. Telehealth appointments often have earlier availability. Submit the request form or call (978) 425-5785 ext. 12 and we'll match you to the next available slot.
Not necessarily. Many patients are seen without a referral. However, a physician's referral or a recent clinical note and lab work summary from your physician are needed to help Cynthia tailor your nutrition care plan more effectively — and many insurance plans require one for reimbursement. We can help clarify what your plan requires when you call.

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(978) 425-5785 ext. 12 — Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Speak with Cynthia or leave a message and she'll return your call same day.

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Healthcare Providers: Refer a Patient

Use the provider referral form. We confirm receipt within 1 business day and send progress notes back on a regular basis.

For providers