NORTH CAROLINA LICENSED NUTRITIONIST AND DIETITIAN

Specializing in women’s health, menopause, hormone balance, energy, weight loss, pre-diabetes, and gut health.
27+ years experience. Individualized food and exercise plans tailored to your lab tests and unique needs!

Insurance Accepted!

New patients: Let us help you get started!  Just click on the option below to “Check Your Insurance Benefits” and we’ll call them to verify your nutrition therapy benefits and coverage.  We accept BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem, United Healthcare, Aetna and Cigna.

Lets Work together!

Specializing in Weight Loss, Energy, Thyroid, Gut Health, and Blood Sugar for Peri-Menopause and Beyond

Hi, I'm Annika

As a licensed Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian with over 27 years of experience, I create comprehensive, personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs to help you reach your health goals. In short, this will be your “roadmap” – a solid plan to help you navigate all the conflicting info out there! 

I use lab tests, medical history, data from your wearable devices, food log analysis, and my extensive training to design your unique program.  My approach uses evidence-based therapies, integrative nutrition, functional medicine, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and a root cause approach to optimizing health.

Looking forward to meeting you! 😊🍓🥦

UNIQUE SPECIALTY

Individualized Food & Supplement Plans
Women’s Health & Hormones Age 40-65
 Peri-Menopause & Post-Menopause
 Functional & Integrative Medicine
 Weight Loss  Energy  Thyroid
 Blood Sugar  Digestive / Gut Health
 Holistic Heart Health  Brain Health
 Addressing Root Cause of Health Conditions

Comprehensive Care

 Accepting Insurance: North Carolina BCBS, United & Aetna
 Online Video Telehealth Sessions
 Medical Nutrition Therapy
 Cutting Edge Lab Testing
 Professional Quality Supplements
 Dedicated 1-on-1 care
 Individualized plans tailored to your goals, medical history, and personal preferences!

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Food Choices

Your Most Important Decision for Health!

Featured Lab Tests

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Food Is Medicine

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ESSENTIAL AminoS

GI Repair Powder

Potassium Magnesium by Pure

FAQs

Annika is a licensed nutritionist and dietitian specializing in weight loss and metabolic disorders in women, especially those between the ages of 40-60who are entering perimenopause or are post menopause.  She also specializes in blood sugar, low thyroid, Hashimoto's autoimmune thyroid, repairing leaky gut / digestive health, improving energy, the low oxalate diet, adrenal/cortisol dysfunction, and female hormone imbalances. At this time, Annika does not provide counseling for patients who have a diagnosed eating disorder.

Read more about Annika's areas of expertise and personal health journey.

There are several different consultation options and packages available ranging from $0 if you have health insurance, to $400 for a starter package.  You can read more about each option on our consultations page here: https://rockwell-health.com/consultations

You can contact me via phone or text at (919) 275-3221 or email at Hello@Rockwell-Health.com If you’d like to speak for more than 5 minutes, please consider making an appointment for a free introductory consultation. https://p.bttr.to/32BpISl

Yes, you can book a free introductory call through the website to discuss your health goals, our services, and if working together is the right fit.  Here's the link to schedule your free call: https://p.bttr.to/32BpISl

She’s a Licensed Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian with over 27 years of experience in the field, specializing in integrative nutrition, Medical Nutrition Therapy, and using lab tests to customize nutrition and supplement programs.

Recent Certifications and Education

- Certification in Menopause Hormone Literacy (QSI, 2023-2024)

- Advanced lab testing coursework on adrenal HPA Axis dysfunction, Organic Acids and Amino Acids (The Kalish Institute of Functional Medicine, 2023-2024)

Educational Background

- B.A. in Psychology/Pre-Medical from Swarthmore College

- B.S. in Dietetics & Nutrition from Keiser University, graduated valedictorian

- Dietetics internship in Endocrinology at Cleveland Clinic of Weston

Read more about Annika: https://rockwell-health.com/about-us-nutrition-team

Existing patients can choose from our menu of nutrition services or schedule a follow-up consult here: https://l.bttr.to/z0Iuw

Annika and her nutrition team create personalized nutrition and lifestyle programs using evidence-based therapies, focusing on:

- Individualized plans tailored to your goals, medical history, and personal preferences

- Finding the underlying 'why' or root cause of your ailments

- Empowering you through a collaborative healing journey

- Equipping you with knowledge and tools to maintain and enhance your well-being

We  take into account data from various sources:

- Wearable devices (smartwatches, rings, continuous glucose monitors)

- Nutrient trackers and food log analysis

- Body composition scales

- Functional lab tests (stool, saliva, and blood spot)

New patients can start by first filling out the health insurance verification form available on our website. Once your insurance is verified (1-2 days), you can schedule your first appointment!  

Here is where you can submit your health insurance info for verification: https://l.bttr.to/NvHfs

Here is where you can schedule your first nutrition consultation as a new insurance patient: https://l.bttr.to/wUbpc

If you don’t have insurance coverage, you can see consultation options here for self-pay: www.Rockwell-Health.com/consultations 

Yes, we accept insurance from North Carolina BlueCross BlueShield and possible coverage for all other states (except FL, no insurance accepted). We are also in-network with United Healthcare of North Carolina. In 2025, we will accept Aetna of NC. You can verify your coverage through our insurance verification form here: https://l.bttr.to/NvHfs

We offer Medical Nutrition Therapy consultations for weight loss, energy, thyroid health, gut health, and blood sugar management.  

These include a detailed review of your medical history, goals, challenges, food logs, dietary preferences, existing lab test results, recommendations for additional lab testing, analysis of your wearable devices (Fitbit/Apple Watch, glucose monitor/CGM, and/or Oura ring), diet analysis, detailed dietary recommendations, a comprehensive supplement plan, BHRT hormone advocacy, and ongoing support to implement your program.  

  Our specialty is women's health and hormones, perimenopause, integrative nutrition, functional medicine, and lab testing.  We will customize your unique nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle program! Check out consultation options here: https://rockwell-health.com/consultations

The Weight & Wellness Reset is a 12-week program designed to help individuals achieve their weight loss and wellness goals through comprehensive personalized nutrition and lifestyle medicine plans with weekly support. Read more: https://rockwell-health.com/weight-and-wellness-reset

It’s a lab test which does a deep dive into your cardiovascular and metabolic health markers, Plus the recording from the course by Dr. Jonny Bowden, author of the Great Cholesterol Myth, to help you interpret your lab results.  You also get a Personalized Nutrition and Life Plan for heart health. Read more about what’s included:  https://rockwell-health.com/cardiometabolic

Yes, we sell professional brand supplements via Fullscript. You can log into our supplement shop at https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/rockwell-health

We offer our patients various lab testing at wholesale cost from Quest Diagnostics which offers convenient blood draws and has locations in every city. 

You can read more about the type of tests we offer and why on this Google slide deck slide page 4-5.

We also offer several lab tests that you can do from home. The kits are mailed to you and then you send back your sample (urine, saliva, or stool) to the lab in a pre-paid mailer. Our most popular lab tests include the nutritional markers, weight management hormones, cortisol/adrenal testing, and GI Map / GI Effects stool test.

The OMX Metabolomics Lab Test is a comprehensive metabolic assessment that helps identify underlying issues affecting your metabolism, allowing for a tailored nutrition plan.  It's done via a simple urine collection and optional blood draw to check all your amino acids.

We have guides and videos you can access for free!

7 Most Effective Daily Habits for Weight Loss, Energy, and Insulin Resistance  (PDF) https://rockwell-health.com/7-daily-healthy-habits-for-metabolism
 

>5 Proven Metabolic Boosters (Video/Annika): https://vimeo.com/837732320 

>The 5-Pound Challenge (by Annika & Dr. Jonny): https://rockwell-health.com/5pound-challenge 

>5-Day Introduction to Intermittent Fasting (by Dr. Jonny): https://rockwell-health.com/5days

Consultations are by appointment only.  Rockwell Health’s North Carolina office is in North Hills at The Eastern, 4204 Six Forks Rd Suite 1909, Raleigh, NC 27609.

Yes! Consultations are by appointment only.  Most of our clients prefer to meet via Zoom due to the convenience, however Annika does see clients in person in her North Hills office at The Eastern, 4204 Six Forks Rd Suite 1909, Raleigh, NC 27609.