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Get to Know Maya Nahra RD, LD

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Southwest Dietitian Group
Maya Nahra RD, LD

How many years have you been in business? 6

What product or service do you offer? Southwest Dietitian Group is an insurance-based nutrition practice in Gilbert, Arizona, that provides evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and nutrition counseling for various conditions like diabetes, weight management, and Gl issues, focusing on sustainable, long-term results through a clinical, human-centered approach that integrates metabolism and behavior change science. They work with healthcare providers to improve patient outcomes and often have little to no out-of-pocket cost for patients due to insurance coverage.

What makes your business different, competitive, or unique? 
• Specialties: Weight management, diabetes, metabolic health, GI conditions, pediatric nutrition, hormone and gut health, and neurodivergence.
• Care Model: Goes beyond simple meal plans, integrating metabolism, behavior change, and nervous system support.
• Insurance-Based: Aims to make high-quality nutrition care accessible, with most services covered by insurance. 95% of our patients pay $0 to see a registered dietitian!
• Clinical & Measurable: Focuses on evidence-based, outcome-driven care.
• Personalized: Offers one-on-one nutrition care with registered dietitians.
• Community: Provides additional support through free online communities and programs.

What is the nicest thing a customer has ever said about your business? 
"You've changed my life."
"The best healthcare provider I’ve ever had"
"They care about your health and about you as a human being."
"Very non-judgmental vibe and approach, which is a rare commodity in today’s society."
"They listened to me."

How has your business found value in your membership with the Gilbert Chamber? The connections to high-quality people is the most valuable aspect of the Gilbert Chamber. It was a member who introduced me to the chamber 6 years ago, and it is why our business now exists in Gilbert.

What motivates you professionally? While I think all business owners' motivations change over the years, the current motivation is achieving our business's next goal of a profit share model for our team. It is imperative to me that our patients have a safe and welcoming place for their entire health journey, that our providers and care team have balance and are paid well for their work, and that our entire ecosystem shares in the wealth and success of what we have created together. I am motivated by the growth of people, myself included. I am motivated by being rewarded - and sharing that - for being good humans who help and serve other good humans.

What do you consider to be your greatest success? Professionally, I helped thousands of patients over my 20 years in practice as a registered dietitian lose weight and keep it off permanently. That is a great success. I would add the new chapter of running a successful insurance-based medical practice to that list - as measured by hiring and mentoring amazing providers while navigating the complexities of our current healthcare landscape.

When you're not working, where in Gilbert do you spend your time? With my sister and nieces in Gilbert .... and of course all the restaurants and farmers' market! :)

Get to Know Maya Nahra RD, LD