Dietary Consultation

Since its inception in 2001, ProPartners has always had a staff Registered Dietitian to educate and encourage our patients to improve their eating habits. Our dietitians are available for one-on-one consultations or for consultations with couples and are experienced in helping patients to manage weight loss and weight management goals, high cholesterol, diabetes, high blood pressure, and a wide variety of other dietary issues.

Mary Jo Mason, RDN, CDCES

Mary Jo received her Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics from Kansas State University. She has worked in various settings serving prenatal to geriatric aged clients and everything in between. She specializes in diabetes care and education and initially received her diabetes certification in 1993.

Mary Jo believes in the role nutrition and positive health habits play in a person’s overall well-being. She will work with you to discuss your health goals and together you will develop an individualized plan that moves you toward those goals one step at a time.

As an advocate of good health habits, she tries to practice what she preaches by mostly eating healthy foods (her favorite snack is almonds and chocolate - dark of course!), swing dancing, enjoying time with family and friends and exploring the many trails in and around Kansas City.

AMY KAPPLE, RD, LD, CDE

Amy, a Kansas State University graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, joined ProPartners in January 2013. With additional certification in diabetes education and therapeutic lifestyle change, Amy has over two decades of patient interaction and education in the Kansas City area.

Amy is passionate about partnering with our physicians and empowering patients to prevent or manage their conditions. She advocates balanced eating, regular exercise and appropriate nutritional supplementation to promote healthy and enjoyable aging. Amy provides counseling for many nutrition-related conditions, and strives to inspire patients toward positive lifestyle choices.