About Nutrition Therapy Essentials
Nutrition Therapy Essentials (NTE) in San Jose was founded by Suzanne Ousey in 2012 after more than 25 years of experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics held by Registered Dietitian Nutritionists, to provide compassionate dietitians who build strong bonds with their clients, and provide services tailored to fit the needs of each facility/organization.

NTE is a group of passionate Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) that work with healthcare communities to bring positive changes and outcomes to the residents of the community. It is a unique organization that trains dietetic interns in long-term care communities by pairing them with our network of experienced RDNs, many of whom were once dietetic interns for NTE. This grassroots approach helps create a network of dietitians dedicated to changing lives one meal at a time.

NTE leads to COC — Continuous improvements by assessments and education to optimize food service operation and managing clinical outcomes through collaboration with our clients and Dietitians. We consult with healthcare communities to provide medical nutrition therapy, Quality Assurance Assessments (QAPI), Dining Practices, Survey Preparation, Dietary Training/In-Services, Menu enhancement, Dietary Services Supervisor Development. NTE also provides on Call Dietitian/Temporary Services for RDN Vacation.

Along with consulting RDN services NTE also offers: grocery/supermarket tours, weight management classes, corporate wellness programs, classroom nutrition education K-12, CEUs for RDs and CDMs, cooking classes, private nutrition counseling, and public education workshop.

NTE provides expert RDNs to individualize solutions to each community’s unique dietary,  nutritional and Food Service needs.

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Nutrition Therapy Essentials

Suzanne Ousey

Jiale R.

Amanda Maestas

Paul Ladewig

The Nutrition and Dietetics team at Nutrition Therapy Essentials is composed of dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who collaborate with healthcare communities to provide tailored dietary services and medical nutrition therapy. They focus on improving the nutritional health of residents through personalized counseling, menu enhancement, and quality assurance assessments. Additionally, the team plays a vital role in training dietetic interns, ensuring the next generation of nutrition professionals is equipped to make impactful changes in long-term care settings.

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