Empower. Credential. Thrive.

At Holistika Consulting, we help dietitians, CNS nutritionists, CNS candidates, and holistic practitioners navigate the path to licensure, insurance credentialing, and private practice success. Whether you're just starting or ready to scale, we simplify the process so you can focus on healing others and building a sustainable, values-aligned practice.

About Holistika Consulting

Helping Nutrition Professionals Launch, License & Grow Insurance-Based Practices

Holistika Consulting was created to support Certified Nutrition Specialists (CNS), CNS candidates, functional nutritionists, Dietitians and other holistic practitioners who are ready to build sustainable, insurance-friendly private practices—but are unsure how to navigate licensing laws, credentialing barriers, or business setup.

We know how hard it can be to get licensed in some states, especially when the laws are unclear or don't fully recognize holistic credentials. We also know that insurance credentialing—from getting your NPI numbers to registering with CAQH, applying to Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, or UnitedHealthcare, and managing provider directories—can feel like a full-time job. That’s why Holistika Consulting is here: to give you a clear roadmap and real, practical support.

Meet the Founder

Maria Ramirez, MS, CN, CNS Candidate

As a CNS candidate who built a multi-state group practice and successfully navigated insurance credentialing, I created these tools to support others on a similar path.

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What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.

-Inspired by Buddha

Who We Work With

We specialize in helping:

  • CNS & CNS Candidates and Registered Dietitians Nutritionists (RDs/RDNs) struggling with licensure access and state scope restrictions

  • Functional and integrative nutritionists ready to take insurance and serve more clients

  • New and growing private practices that want to streamline their systems and get credentialed efficiently

Whether you’re starting from scratch or need help fixing stalled credentialing applications, we meet you where you are.

What We Do

  • Full Private Practice Setup for Nutrition Professionals
    From business formation to getting your Type 1 & Type 2 NPI, CAQH registration, insurance applications, and intake systems—we walk you through every step.

  • Insurance Credentialing for CNS, RDs and Functional Nutritionists
    Support with payer enrollment (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, etc.), document prep, follow-ups, and approval timelines.

  • Licensing Guidance by State
    Understand which states allow CNS licensure, how to work around limitations, and what telehealth laws apply.

  • Systems Setup & Compliance
    Help choosing EMRs (like Kalix EMR), intake forms, HIPAA compliance, and creating charting policies or SOPs.

  • Group Coaching & Digital Tools
    Affordable support via self-paced tools, credentialing templates, and monthly small-group sessions.

Our Mission

Our mission is to bridge the gap between your clinical training and the business systems that make practice possible. You deserve to be reimbursed for your expertise and serve clients without limitations. At Holistika Consulting, we believe that no qualified practitioner should be held back by red tape.

Serving Nutrition Professionals Nationwide

While we're based in California, we support clients in states across the U.S., including Washington, Oregon, Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, and others! All services are provided virtually.

FAQs

  • We support CNS professionals, CNS candidates, functional nutritionists, and dietitians who want to build or grow an insurance-based private practice but need help with licensing, credentialing, or business setup.

  • Yes! We guide you through your options—including what you can do now, how to prepare for licensure, and which states are more flexible for CNS practice.

  • Absolutely. We walk you through the entire process—from getting your NPI and CAQH profile to submitting applications for Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, and more.

  • Nope! We work virtually with clients across the U.S. and provide state-specific guidance for licensing and practice setup.

  • You’re in the right place. We offer beginner-friendly support for starting your private practice, including business formation, EMR selection, and credentialing from day one.

Ready to Get Started?

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