The Part-Time Practice Plan
Your essential pre-FNCE* workshop
for dietitians building a profitable part-time, self-pay
private practice — Without Sacrificing Your Family Time or Burning Out on Insurance Clients
Kickstart Your FNCE* Experience!
This exclusive workshop is held on
Friday, October 10th, the day before FNCE*
📍 In-Person: Downtown Nashville 🗓 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM CT
💻 Virtual Ticket Available: Attend conveniently from anywhere
🎟 Seats are limited — Early bird closes Monday, 26th August
*3.5 CEU points
*We are an independent vendor; the FNCE Expo does not endorse this training*
You’re Not Alone:
If You’re Doing All the Things But Still Feel Stuck...
You became a dietitian because you care. You wanted to help people. But now?
You're squeezing in consults between clinical shifts, replying to client messages at night, and figuring out marketing, billing, and admin during your so-called "free time."
You're working harder than ever, but the income still doesn’t add up. And the stress? It’s relentless.
If you're wondering, "Is this worth it?" — you're not the only one.
Here’s what no one told you:
You’re trying to run a high-volume, insurance-based model (think: Kmart) — on the limited hours of a part-time week. That model was never designed to work for your season of life.
If you keep going this way, you’ll burn out.
And the worst part? You’ll start to resent the work you once loved.
But it doesn’t have to be this way.
There’s a Better Way
If you want your practice to support your life — not consume it — it’s time to shift to a business model designed for part-time hours.
That means moving away from back-to-back insurance clients…
...and toward a self-pay model built on relationships, value, and sustainability.
You might be thinking, "But no one will pay out of pocket..."
Here’s the truth:
Clients do self-pay — when they clearly understand the value of what you offer.
Self-pay doesn’t mean selling your soul to social media or turning into a marketing machine.
It means:
✅ Confidently owning your worth
✅ Solving meaningful problems
✅ Communicating your value in a clear, authentic way
You can absolutely build a business that gives you:
✅ Time for your family
✅ Space to breathe
✅ Income that reflects your expertise
✅ And a renewed sense of purpose
But it won’t happen by accident. You need a clear plan.
Register for the WorkshopThat’s Where The Part-Time Practice Plan Comes In
Join us for a focused, in-person workshop in downtown Nashville, designed specifically for dietitians building a part-time, self-pay private practice.
You’ll walk away with:
- Clarity about your business model so you can stop second-guessing yourself
- Simple marketing strategies that attract clients who value your work
- Tools to price with confidence and stop undercharging for your expertise
- Mentorship and guidance from two experienced leaders
- A realistic plan that fits around your life, not the other way around
- Seamless Professional Development: Attend this high-impact workshop right before FNCE*, maximizing your time and investment in Nashville.
You don’t need to do more. You just need to do the right things, in the right way.
🕓 Early bird pricing available until Monday, 26th August
What You'll Learn
10:00 – 10:15 AM – Welcome & Housekeeping
10:15 – 11:30 AM – Session 1: Structuring Your Practice for Profit and Flexibility
11:30 – 11:45 AM – Morning Break
11:45 – 1:00 PM – Session 2: Planting Seeds – Authentic Marketing for Self-Pay Clients
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Lunch (provided)
Meet Your Mentors
Kabrina Ashley
Business, innovation, and communication strategist | Founder of Kabrina Ashley Consulting.
Kabrina helps service-based professionals develop branding, marketing, and messaging frameworks that align with their values. Her clear, down-to-earth style makes marketing feel doable—even for the most introverted practitioner.
Who It’s For
This workshop is for dietitians who:
- Want to work part-time while building a sustainable private practice
- Are tired of trading time for dollars with low-paying insurance clients
- Want to attract clients who value their expertise and time
- Are ready to shift from hustle to intention
Whether you're just getting started or refining what you’ve already begun, you’ll leave this day feeling clearer, more organised, and equipped with simple, sustainable strategies to move forward.
Register for the WorkshopWhat Others Are Saying
"Insurance....is just burning me out"
- Dara Bergen
"If I could do it all over again, I would only do self pay"
- Tara Zauhar
Ready to Build a Practice That Works for You?
Step away from burnout-mode. Learn how to attract self-pay clients who value your work. Create a part-time business that gives you the time, freedom, and impact you desire.
🎟 Early bird pricing ends 26th August — seats are limited!
Hosted by the Early Life Nutrition Alliance (ELNA), a global organisation supporting healthcare professionals to champion the importance of nutrition in the first 1,000 days through training, coaching, and practical tools.
🎟 Early bird closes Monday, 26th August (or earlier if seats sell out).
This is the only in-person event of its kind this year. Don’t miss it.