About the Kahm Clinic
The Kahm Clinic specializes in advanced metabolic testing and body composition analysis, offering science-backed assessments for individuals and healthcare providers.
SUPPORTING INFORMED NUTRITION THROUGH TESTING
Our mission as a nutrition clinic is to help people attain optimal health using effective and technologically sophisticated assessment methods. These tools detect malnutrition long before standard measures do. Malnutrition can occur at any body weight, not only at low weight. Our team has extensive expertise in working with individuals recovering from eating disorders and disordered eating patterns through metabolic testing and body composition analysis.
While our Burlington, VT location focuses exclusively on metabolic testing, experienced registered dietitians are available for optional result interpretation and consultation.
Consulting Dietitians
Elaina Efird, RDN, CD, CEDRD, CSSD
Elaina is a registered dietitian and certified specialist in eating disorders and sports nutrition, with a degree in Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise from Virginia Tech. She has worked clinically at UNC Chapel Hill’s Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders and supported Division I athletes at both Virginia Tech and NC State. Elaina brings expertise in eating disorders, gastrointestinal conditions, and performance nutrition. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association, and the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals.
Bret Hermansky, MS, RDN, CD
A native Vermonter, Bret is a registered dietitian with a BS in Nutrition and Food Sciences and an MS in Dietetics from the University of Vermont. She has experience supporting clients with eating disorders, disordered eating, athletic performance, and pediatric and adolescent nutrition. A past president of the Vermont Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, she applies evidence-based strategies to help clients understand their test results and support long-term health.
Jody Drange, RD, ACSM EP-C, CDCES, CEDS
Jody Drange is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Eating Disorder Specialist with additional credentials in diabetes education and exercise physiology. She holds certifications as a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) and an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist. Her background also includes sports nutrition and medical nutrition support for complex conditions. Jody takes an evidence-based, weight-inclusive approach, helping clients and providers interpret testing results through a lens of nourishment, function, and long-term health.
COST OF SERVICES
We do not accept insurance for testing, but we aim to keep services as accessible as possible. If cost is a barrier, contact Nick Kahm, PhD at nick@thekahmclinic.com to discuss options.
Fees for Testing Services
Testing can be done with or without interpretation. Clients who choose testing alone will receive a printout of their results at the time of the appointment.
Metabolic Testing—$99
Body Composition Analysis—$20
Want to Speak with Someone About Your Results?
Referring Clinicians (15 min.) – $30
Speak with one of our experienced dietitians to better understand the test results and how to integrate them into ongoing treatment or nutritional support plans.
Self-Referring Clients (30 min.) – $60
Clients may book a one-time consultation with a registered dietitian to review their results and ask questions about what they mean for their overall health and nutrition.