Key Takeaways

• Denova Collaborative Health, Arizona’s largest outpatient behavioral health provider, has launched a registered dietitian program that gives primary care patients statewide access to nutrition counseling through telehealth and select clinic locations.
• The program is led by registered dietitian Alysia Jimenez, MPH, RD, who specializes in diabetes care, chronic conditions, sports and fitness nutrition, and pediatric feeding.
• Patients are referred by their Denova primary care provider and can receive same-day introductions to their dietitian, followed by virtual, ongoing appointments built around individualized goals.

PHOENIX [July 14, 2026] – Denova Collaborative Health, Arizona’s largest outpatient behavioral health provider, has expanded its integrated care model with the launch of a registered dietitian program, giving primary care patients across the state access to nutrition counseling through telehealth and select clinic locations. The program is currently led by registered dietitian Alysia Jimenez, MPH, RD, who works with patients on diabetes management, weight management, GLP-1 support and pediatric feeding, with additional dietitians planned as patient demand grows.

Denova’s registered dietitian program is built into its existing primary care workflow. Patients are referred directly by their Denova primary care provider and receive a same-day, in-person or virtual introduction to the dietitian team. From there, an initial intake assesses eating habits, each patient’s relationship with food, and food access, followed by regular follow-up appointments that use SMART goals to guide lifestyle changes over time.

“Nutrition is the foundation of health, not just a tool for managing a diagnosis,” said Jimenez. “Building this program into primary care means patients get that holistic support the same day their provider identifies the need, instead of waiting weeks for an outside referral.”

The program is delivered primarily through telehealth, allowing Denova to serve patients across Arizona regardless of location. Jimenez is also available in-person at the Peoria clinic, with her credentialing underway at Denova’s Central Phoenix and South Mountain locations. A care coordination team supports her as the sole registered dietitian on staff, with plans to add dietitians as patient volume increases.

“Nutrition is a piece of care that touches nearly every condition we treat, from diabetes to behavioral health,” said Graham Johnson, Denova Collaborative Health CEO. “Bringing a registered dietitian into our primary care model lets us address that need directly, without asking patients to navigate another referral on their own.”

The program focuses on:

• Weight management
• GLP-1 support
• Diabetes and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) care pathways
• Social determinants of health, including food access
• Pediatric feeding, including picky eaters

Denova’s registered dietitian program is available now to patients referred by a Denova primary care provider. For more information, visit denova.com or call (602) 230-7373.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do patients access Denova’s registered dietitian program?

• Patients are referred by a primary care provider, typically during a same-day, in-room or virtual introduction to the dietitian team. New patients who do not yet have a Denova primary care provider can schedule an appointment at Denova.com/Book or by calling (602) 230-7373.
• Primary care providers outside of Denova may also refer patients directly to Alysia Jimenez, provided the referral includes an associated diagnosis code supporting the need for nutritional therapy.

Is the program available outside of Peoria?

• Yes. The program is delivered primarily through telehealth, so patients anywhere in Arizona can meet with the dietitian virtually. Jimenez is based in Peoria, and credentialing is underway at Denova’s Central Phoenix and South Mountain locations.

What conditions does the program address?

• The program focuses on weight management, GLP-1 support, diabetes and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) care pathways, social determinants of health and pediatric feeding, including picky eaters.

Who is the dietitian leading the program?

• Alysia Jimenez, MPH, RD, is currently the primary registered dietitian at Denova. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree from Northern Arizona University focused on pediatric nutrition and has experience in community health, primary care integration, sports nutrition with the Seattle Mariners and diabetes education at Gila River Healthcare.

Will Denova add more dietitians?

• Yes. Denova plans to add additional registered dietitians as patient volume for the program grows.

About Denova Collaborative Health

Denova Collaborative Health is Arizona’s largest provider of outpatient behavioral health services, offering psychiatry, therapy, primary care and case management. With a mission to make healthcare accessible to all, Denova is dedicated to improving mental health outcomes through innovative care models and a commitment to quality. For more information, visit denova.com.