AVANCE CARE CELEBRATES OPENING OF FIRST STANDALONE NUTRITION PRACTICE IN DURHAM, NC
Formerly Pace & Tebb Nutrition Counseling, Avance Care Nutrition Specialists Expands Access to Specialized, Evidence-Based Eating Disorder Nutrition Care Across the Triangle
Durham, N.C., March 4, 2026– Avance Care, an innovative healthcare organization with more than 30 locations across North Carolina, announced the Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Avance Care Nutrition Specialists, its first standalone nutrition practice, located in Durham, North Carolina. The celebration will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:00–8:00 PM and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony welcoming community members, healthcare partners, and referral sources.
Formerly known as Pace & Tebb Nutrition Counseling, Avance Care Nutrition Specialists builds on more than 20 years of trusted experience delivering accessible, evidence-based nutrition support for individuals and families. This milestone represents Avance Care’s first nutrition-only location and a strategic expansion of its mission to provide whole-person, patient-centered care—elevating nutrition as a cornerstone of treatment rather than a supplemental service.
Access to specialized eating disorder nutrition care has historically been limited by long wait times and a shortage of trained providers, often delaying support for individuals seeking help. Avance Care Nutrition Specialists is working to change that. By expanding scheduling availability and reducing barriers to entry, the practice is making it easier for patients to connect with expert care when it matters most—shortening the path from recognizing the need for help to receiving specialized treatment.
The practice is led by an experienced team of registered dietitians, including:
- Logan Pace, MS, RDN, LDN, CEDS-C
- Chelsea Taylor Long, MAT, MS, RD, LDN
- Nealie Tebb, MS, RDN-AP, CNSC, CSSD, LDN, CEDS-C
Together, the team brings deep clinical expertise and a compassionate, individualized approach to care.
Avance Care Nutrition Specialists specializes in eating disorder nutrition care for children, adolescents, and adults navigating anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, ARFID, OSFED, and disordered eating behaviors, including individuals who may not have a formal diagnosis. Each patient is thoughtfully matched with a registered dietitian who understands their unique needs and goals, offering research-based guidance to help make food feel manageable, supportive, and nourishing again.
Located in Durham, Avance Care Nutrition Specialists serves as a centralized resource for patients across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and surrounding communities. This strategic location expands regional access to highly specialized care that has traditionally been difficult to schedule and geographically limited.
“This opening represents more than a new location—it reflects how Avance Care continues to grow intentionally across North Carolina to meet real, unmet needs,” said Matt Eirich, CEO of Avance Care. “Specialized nutrition care, particularly for eating disorders and disordered eating, has been difficult to access for far too many individuals and families. By establishing a standalone nutrition practice in Durham, we’re expanding our presence in the state in a way that removes barriers, shortens the path to care, and ensures patients can get the expert support they need when it matters most.”
As part of Avance Care, patients at Avance Care Nutrition Specialists also benefit from an integrated care model that includes access to primary care, behavioral health, and psychiatry services. This coordinated, team-based approach ensures patients have the full spectrum of resources and expert-level support needed to address both the physical and mental health components of their care—creating a seamless experience rooted in collaboration and continuity.
“What truly sets this practice apart is its connection to Avance Care’s broader care network,” Eirich added. “By integrating nutrition with primary care, behavioral health, and psychiatry, we’re ensuring patients are supported by a comprehensive team working together to deliver the highest level of care.”
The practice is committed to fostering a welcoming and affirming environment where individuals of all body shapes, sizes, abilities, and gender expressions feel supported, understood, and respected. By combining deep clinical expertise with improved access and an integrated care model, Avance Care Nutrition Specialists is redefining how specialized nutrition care is delivered across the Triangle.
Avance Care Nutrition Specialists is located at 3612 Shannon Road, Suite 103, Durham, NC 27707.
To learn more about Avance Care Nutrition Specialists or to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.avancecare.com/locations/avance-care-nutrition-specialists/
About Avance Care
As one of the largest networks of independent primary care practices in North Carolina, Avance Care offers comprehensive care for the whole family’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Avance Care’s primary care offices provide access to mental health and nutrition services, aligning the patient’s healthcare journey and team. Avance Care providers serve as partners in total health and wellness, taking the time to establish relationships with their patients, attentively listen to their health concerns, and work together to achieve their health and wellness objectives. With multiple locations spanning the Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and Wilmington areas, individuals can easily find a conveniently located Avance Care facility nearby.
Avance Centers of Excellence in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health™ provides best-in-class outpatient services for a broad spectrum of psychiatric, substance abuse, mental health, and chronic pain conditions. A team of 70+ practitioners with unrivaled clinical expertise deliver personalized care to patients across NC.
For more information, please visit avancecare.com.