Banister Nutrition LLC

Fantastic experience: Friendly atmosphere and staff.

Fantastic experience: Wonderful caring professionals. Office staff is great. If you need a nutritionist I highly recommend Banister Nutrition.

Fantastic experience: So thankful we found this Dietitian! She really listens and gives advice that actually fits our family’s needs and lifestyle. Her down-to-earth, personalized approach makes everything feel realistic and supportive—not one-size-fits-all. Highly recommend Autumn!

Fantastic experience: Annie at Banister Nutrition is the best! I felt she truly listened to my concerns, fears and crazy life style. I never once felt judged or that I was hopeless. She made me look at dieting and nutrition in a totally different way. I enjoyed our visits and all the new things I learned at each appointment. I have a ways to go on my health journey but I know I can do it with the tools she has taught me. Forever grateful to Annie and Banister Nutrition.

Fantastic experience: I couldn't have been more pleased with the care, understanding and guidance I received at Banister Nutrition. I had never been to a nutritionist before and was not sure what to expect. After going over my expectations and needs I felt so comfortable. I was listened to without being judged and I felt heard. I was given guidance that was easy to understand and put into action, with results that were far more than I ever expected. I highly recommend Banister Nutrition, they will be there to help and guide you thru any and all of your questions and needs.

Fantastic experience: Annie Thorpe has helped me understand food.I feel so much better after going to see her.She is a very knowledgeable nutritionist.I appreciate her and feel blessed.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing and I couldn’t recommend a better dietician in OKC! Carol, the owner, has helped me tremendously over the years.

Fantastic experience: Annie Thorp was kind, and compassionate, listened to what was going on with me without judgement and helped me with the solution to my stomach pain. I saw all the doctors and had all the test, suffered for six months, and finally found help through Banister Nutrition with Annie.

Fantastic experience: I have seen Dominike several times as my dietitian and she has been extremely helpful at providing me with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve my goals - I would highly recommend her ! The entire staff there is very friendly .

Fantastic experience: I began seeing Jennifer due to some sudden weight gain and over the course of our visits I learned so much about the different ways to take care of myself. She taught me about healthier ways to eat, ways I can include simple workouts into my busy schedule, and she gave me a bunch of resources for things like what to put on your plate and the like. I learned to eat smaller portions while still feeling just as full and got a better understanding of my needs. I really appreciate what Jennifer did for me, I feel so much more confident in my body and health

Fantastic experience: I could not possibly recommend Jennifer Gillispie more. Jennifer has been absolutely amazing to work with. I’ve been seeing her since February of this year and I’ve made such great progress. As a plus size person, I’ve often been overlooked for years and just told to eat less/workout. Seeing Jennifer has been a true game changer for me - she truly listens and discusses things with me to identify my individual needs. She recognizes that health journeys are not one size fits all. Working with someone as compassionate and empathetic as her is all someone like me could ever hope for. She’s truly been a blessing to work with and I greatly look forward to continuing our sessions as my health journey continues. Also - Dawn, at the front desk, is exceptionally kind and welcoming. Banister is top notch.

Fantastic experience: Lauren was my dietitian for two years, and her support extended well beyond nutrition. She was incredibly understanding and treated my anxiety with the same care as a therapist. Her compassion was genuine and went above and beyond what was required. If I could, I’d stay with her until she retired. Though I’ve had to move, she remains the best in her field, and I’m deeply grateful for her exceptional care.

Fantastic experience: I love this place. The receptionist is such a kind hearted woman and they go above and beyond for you. I felt so welcomed and they listened to me and considered my feelings. I highly recommend this place !!

Fantastic experience: Lauren at Banister Nutrition has been great to work with. I’ve had issues with eating too much and Lauren helped me rethink how I think about food. I enjoy running and weightlifting in my free time and have improved in both hobbies since working with Lauren. I didn’t realize how much good nutrition can improve all aspects of life.

Fantastic experience: I simply cannot say enough good things about Banister Nutrition (especially Jennifer!). We saw Jennifer for my mother’s struggle with eating during her cancer journey; I made the appointment because we just weren’t getting anywhere with the nutrition counselors at OU Stephenson. It was a total game changer! Jennifer was able to make educated decisions after looking at my mother’s kidney blood/lab work, and tell us that, even though my mother was struggling with hydronephrosis from a tumor blockage, her kidney was still filtering properly. Jennifer was able to tell us the specific amounts of protein, sodium, and potassium that my mother could safely eat and how she could safely add calories to her daily intake. She gave us a very detailed plan, specific foods and even when and how to eat the foods my mother loves. There are many steps and nuances in fighting cancer; having a strong enough immune system for the body to fight is HUGE. Nutrition is huge. Being strong enough at a proper weight is going to help my mother beat this. Jennifer, from the bottom of my heart- THANK YOU!

Fantastic experience: I couldn’t ask for a better group of professionals that care. Always willing to explain things at a level I understand

Fantastic experience: They’re the best very friendly atmosphere. Caring of your outcomes and goals.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Banister Nutrition!! They have such a friendly staff, I’m always greeted with a smile and a happy face! The wait to get back in with my Nutritionist, Carol Banister, is never long. They get me checked in and in her office within 5-10 minutes! I’m a newly diagnosed Type1 Diabetic, I have been coming here for a year now and I love it! Anyone with any nutritional needs should definitely check this place out!!

Fantastic experience: I was nervous to go to a nutritionist because I just knew they'd tell me that everything I'm doing is completely unhealthy. I'm happy to report my fears were unfounded! I've been working with Autumn for a year and she is 100% supportive and full of positivity. She never - NEVER - shames me; rather, she validates my feelings even when I have major pitfalls due to life drama. Autumn has given me great nutritional tips that now live rent free in my subconscious, guiding me to make better decisions with my daily diet and changed my overall habits. I look forward to our monthly meetings because I know she and Banister Nutrition have my best interests at heart.

Negative experience: This provider does not take any HMO insurance. I inquired about scheduling an appointment after checking with my insurance that it would be covered and seeing their providers as listed for my insurance. When I sent them an email inquiring about appointments, I included the specific name of my plan in the email, they told me I would need to get a referral from my doctor. I saw my doctor this week and got the referral only for them to call me today and tell me they will not see me, or anyone else, because i have an HMO. The only way they would see me is if i paid $150 per appointment as a cash pay patient. so they want me to spend $600 a month! this is so disappointing because nothing on their website, or in my communications with them, which are in writing, says they don't take HMOs. Now I have wasted time and money on a referral appointment, that my insurance didn't require, only for this provider to tell me they won't take my insurance. I decided to give 2 stars because they were quick to respond at both my inquiries. The email one was apparently missing information and caused me to waste my time and money, but it was same day. The referral request was followed up on the next day.

Negative experience: Requires authorization from your primary physician even if you've already confirmed with your insurance it isn't a requirement and covered 100% as preventative care. I've never heard of any provider making it mandatory if it's not required by insurance so it was confusing. When I asked questions I was accused of being 'angry'. I never raised my voice or anything and was inturrupted multiple times with a condescending tone. I was more confused than anything but I guess questions aren't allowed either? I was told if I didn't provide the authorization I had to self pay. When I finally gave up and said ok I guess I need to look elsewhere I was told "that's fine". Making an extra appointment away from work, paying a copay and travel time for something unnecessary or paying the bill out of pocket felt more like they care about your money and not about your health. Probably a good sign to not go there.

Fantastic experience: Cassie is wonderful. She is a great listener and makes you feel comfortable, while she shares her knowledge and works with you to come up with practical solutions that work for your life. It has been such a valuable experience. I highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Very manageable plan. Very easy team to work with. I am feeling like I am taking control of my health thanks to Cassie.

Fantastic experience: Autumn is an insightful and compassionate nutritionist. She is SO smart! It was easy to get an appointment and they handled all my insurance stuff. Autumn never made me feel like I was weak or told me that I just needed more willpower. She always encouraged me to pay attention to my body and be attentive to its needs. Diet culture can be so toxic but I still need to take good care of myself. Autumn helped me learn how to do that in a way that feels natural and intuitive.

Fantastic experience: Carol Banister and the staff at Banister Nutrition are the BEST in Oklahoma City! They give you the tools for you to confidently continue making the needed changes in you life. Lots of helpful tips that I reflect on often!

Positive experience: Productive, In that I have learned a great deal about living with T1D. Difficult, in that I’ve been challenged to change some life habits. Pleasant, because I’ve finally found a professional who listens, hears and addresses my needs. Kay

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff. Jessica is great to work with. She listens and helps guide you to a healthier lifestyle and making smarter choices. My mind still things I'm a teenager and can eat whatever I want. My body says yeah no. I am achieving goals with Jessica's help and feeling much better. Like any doctor office visit, always call your insurance to see what they will or won't cover. Would highly recommend Banister Nutrition.

Negative experience: Just wanted to give an update… this so called owner decided to call me leaving me a voicemail wanting to consolidate the little tiny balance remaining “ I owe” after I paid hundreds off to them (even tho they told me they took my insurance and really they don’t) she claims her company has never had a bad review except mine… I see plenty of bad reviews on here regarding lying about insurance coverage.She was trying to convince me to take it off in the voicemail so literally not even 5 mins after her voicemail I called the number she left me and her staff is soooooo RUDE they told me she was never in the office and but they will let her know I called back. Hmmmm still waiting on that phone call it’s been 4 months. WHAT A JOKE OF A COMPANY.

Fantastic experience: Great experience there, the nutritionist has really helped me with my eating and getting weight under control.

Fantastic experience: Lauren is so sweet, very informative, a great listener, and has been so helpful! Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Had a wonderful experience at my first appointment. The staff was friendly and seemed to genuinely want to help me. Excited to continue and start making healthy positive changes.

Fantastic experience: Great company with great people helping clients meet their needs and goals!

Negative experience: This place is a scam. They have tell you your insurance covers you when it really doesn’t and send you a bill . They act all nice but really they are not. What losers don’t waste your time. They prey on people who are too sick to even argue that what they did was wrong. Also the girl who was helping me on my one session left and didn't even tell me when my next appt was.

Fantastic experience: I made an appointment with Banister Nutrition when I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I knew that I needed to make diet and lifestyle changes but I did not know where to start. Carol guided me through making the changes that I needed to control my blood sugar and lose weight, without medications and to gain the confidence that I can make good nutritional choices to protect my health.

Fantastic experience: I have had gastric paresis for many years, but just recently started experiencing the stomach cramps and throwing up that is a couple of the symptons of this disease. My digestive disease doctor referred me to Bannister Nutrition and it was one of the best things that has happened to me concerning this disease. Autumn Sisneros was my contact and after the first visit and her sharing information, i started improving and after 4 weeks, I am pretty close to feeling normal again. She has done a great job of education me and giving me validation for what I have accomplished under her care.

Fantastic experience: I have been visiting with Carol for about 2 years now. She has kept me accountable throughout my recovery journey and has offered help and solutions to every problem, where it be mental or food related. My mindset about food has made a 180 since the first time I stepped into the office. Now that I begin a new chapter of my life, I will always be grateful to Banister Nutrition for helping me turn my life around.

Fantastic experience: Autumn is amazing. She has been a huge help with my nutritional struggles. She goes above and beyond finding helpful ideas and tips for me. Banister nutrition is awesome!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Autumn Sisneros at Banister Nutrition! She is knowledgeable, kind, patient, and non-judgemental! She has helped me learn so much about my relationship with food and has taught me many strategies to help me on my weight management journey!

Fantastic experience: There is not enough words that can express my gratitude to Adrienne with Banister Nutrition. She not only helped me physically but mentally as well. I owe her so much. If you are needing help and guidance, call Banister Nutrition.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Adrienne Hefner for about six months, and she has been extremely helpful. I so appreciate her knowledge, professionalism, compassion, clear head, and sense of humor. She always has great ideas about ways to make simple changes to my diet that have a big impact, but she also helps me to focus on other health issues that contribute to how I feel about myself in general. She always ends our session with "How can I help you reach your goals?" Adrienne has been a big help in overcoming bad habits brought on by a year of pandemic stress.

Fantastic experience: Destiny Howard is the best! I went from an A1C of over 8 down to a 6.4 and I owe it all to her. She helped me learn how and what to eat. I just couldn’t have done it without her!

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Lauren for nearly a year now. She has helped me navigate many obstacles in a healthy manner. Its crazy how everything effects the GI!! I have gained so much perspective and knowledge about how the foods I eat work with my body. I leave our appointments feeling pumped knowing I have someone in my corner cheering my nutritional progress.

Fantastic experience: Two years ago I met with Adrienne Hefner to work on my eating habits. I had tried diet after diet and after small successes, generally gained more after falling off the wagon. Adrienne taught me how to change 1 or 2 of my bad habits at a time. She would lead me into what needed to change first and guided me into changes I could apply for life. It was the perfect direction for me.

Fantastic experience: I’ve been able to share my journey with an amazing person and she keeps me motivated and focused on my goals. I can’t express how grateful I am to have a great support system. Thank you Destiny!!!!

Fantastic experience: Carol has been a blessing! Each time I contact her or other staff, I am greeted with welcoming smiles. Carol ensures that I leave each session with a new tool to help me make healthier decisions (and they work!). I would highly recommend Banister Nutrition.

Fantastic experience: Carol really knows what she is doing and has helped me change my preconceptions about diets, food, and nutrition which has helped me to lose 14 lbs even over Thanksgiving since July. It's still a lot of effort on my part to make good choices but she's helped me to weigh the overall pros and cons of my decisions to make better life choices and I appreciate her help tremendously. I highly recommend her and her office. You still have to do the work but they help you to change your thinking so you want to make better choices.

Fantastic experience: I am delighted to give a five-star rating to Banister Nutrition. Dealing with both my insurance and their billing is a breeze due to the condition I am afflicted with. It all started back in 2016 when I had a syndrome that caused my doctor to recommend BN. I went to Banister not knowing much about what they did but ended up very pleased with the staff and services they had to offer. I give many kudos to Lauren Northcutt, my dietitian since 2018. While she shares a wealth of knowledge, she never talks down to me. I can always count on her to be non-judgmental and maintain a constantly positive attitude. Something unique to Lauren is her ability to let me try new techniques. After being inspired by a poster in the Banister office, I came up with a dietary point system that we have been using ever since. Lauren is skilled at noticing trends in my dietary behavior. Recently she noted a disorder I was suffering from but hadn’t acknowledged. Once we talked about it, I was able to remedy the problem. My favorite part of our sessions is the detailed review of my weekly performance. This gives me insight into areas for improvement. I highly recommend Lauren, but I also recommend Banister Nutrition because their staff is consistently high quality, efficient, and personable.

Fantastic experience: I have been seeing Carol Banister for about a month now and she is helping me make great progress in my eating disorder recovery journey. At the end of every session, I come away with new tools as I walk the path to a healthier lifestyle and mindset. I highly recommend their fabulous staff!

Fantastic experience: Autumn Sisneros has been amazing to work with. She is not judgemental and all of the information she has provided has been catered to me and my goals. We have great conversations and she is genuinely sincere in providing me with personalized information to help me reach my goals.

Fantastic experience: I absolutely love working with my Dietitian Destiny Howard! The past 6 months of meeting with her have been so helpful and better than any other program i've engaged in. I leave our sessions feeling inspired and motivated to try new recipes, and less overwhelmed by the requirements my doctor gives me. I truly feel like Banister and Destiny in particular have my best interest in mind for total body well-being. It's about so much more than just knowing what food to eat; it's about learning to listen to your body.

Negative experience: Banister Nutrition lied to me repeatedly about my coverage. They were informed by my insurance that I wasn't in coverage but continued to lie to me and tell me that I was months after they were made away. Three months after I stopped going there, I suddenly get a bill for every appointment I had. Ridiculous.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Banister Nutrition! Lauren Northcutt was amazing to work with. She and I worked together to modify my diet from a vegan diet to a migraine elimination diet. I have suffered from chronic daily migraine for 2 years, and with her help on this diet, I have start to see improvements for the first time. She is thoughtful, very knowledgeable, and listens well to individual needs and lifestyles. We made small incremental changes and now I feel well-prepared to continue this diet on my own to feel my best. Thank you Lauren! 10/10 recommend.

Negative experience: Their office staff is a joke, the billing is completely disorganized. They incorrectly billed to insurance multiple times. On the nutritionist side, go somewhere else .... Google will be a better aide for you... All around a bad experience

Fantastic experience: Umo is awesome! I have struggled for years trying to find a healthy and sustainable weight loss/weight management plan that works for me and my busy/stressful lifestyle. Through all the fads with dieting and conflicting exercising trends, it had been difficult, leading to fluctuations in weight in the past. Now, heading the right direction! Thankfully. The great thing with Umo, is you feel like you’re part of a team, and she really is invested in your success and gives you the tools needed to succeed. Her expertise and knowledge base really have removed many of my obstacles, her positivity and teaching style makes me look forward to our sessions. I would recommend her to any and everyone!

Fantastic experience: I really enjoy going to Banister Nutrition. I sought them out due to a dysfunctional mindset I have with food. They are helping me work out any issues I have while also helping me to achieve my goals. I would highly recommend them. All the ladies there are wonderful!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Banister Nutrition since July of 2018 and still go for bi-weekly to monthly check ups. Lauren has provided me with a wealth of knowledge in regards to my overall health and always encourages me with goals and new ideas. Also, she has been awesome about working me in during my lunch hour which I very much appreciate! I would highly recommend Banister if you are desiring a lifestyle in which you can enjoy everything in moderation!

Fantastic experience: High five for Banister and Associates. I have struggled for years with weight loss and weight related illnesses e.g. gastroparesis, prediabetes, high blood pressure and IBS. It was not until I started with Banister and Associates that all of these issues were addressed in an professional and aggressive manner. Currently, I have succeeded in my weight loss and other digestive health issues are under control. I feel 100% better, thanks to Banister and Associates.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Banister Nutrition! My weight has been a struggle for as long as I can remember. I have gone on just about every diet there is. For the first time, I am consistently losing weight and have not been a slave to a diet. My dietitian has addressed deep issues like mindfulness and emotional eating and she has taught me how to enjoy food without feeling guilty. My overall health has radically improved. So thankful to have found Banister Nutrition!

Fantastic experience: Finding Banister Nutrition has been a huge blessing in my life! I am thankful for the opportunity to work with my dietitian and have a better understanding of healthy eating while working through food allergies.