I've just completed a 6-month program with Jen and it's one of the best investments I've ever made. After years of not eating a really healthy diet, and starting to put weight on, I wanted someone to help me change, and Jen has done just that. My objectives were: 1) to be in the habit of planning for and making healthy meals 2) to make better choices in restaurants and 3) to still enjoy my food without being the person who always chooses the kale salad insisting it's because they love it so much. Although I didn't doubt Jen's skill or knowledge as a counselor, I did doubt my own abilities and willpower, but here I am 6 months later having met all of my goals effortlessly. With Jen's gentle and non-judgmental guidance, I have been able to make a series of small but very significant changes which have resulted in my eating in a completely different way. I didn't really set out to lose weight but I've lost about 6 lbs. without trying, I no longer snack, I cook way more and don't hate it (I have never enjoyed cooking), and best of all I'm enjoying my food more than I ever have - the change is nothing short of miraculous! Jen was great to work with and she begins by getting to know you and your relationship with food and eating, and I discovered that for a long time food has acted as a reward for me, leading me to eat when I don't need to. In each session you review different food groups and their importance in your diet. Jen then tailors all of her advice to you and comes up with a variety of approaches to try until you find what works for you. Jen is very knowledgeable and bases her recommendations on scientific evidence and I've learned so much. In addition to diet, Jen helps you to think about all aspects of your life including your sleep patterns, exercise, causes of stress, and relationships. She sets goals during each session and reviews them in the next finding what worked well and what didn't. I will be forever grateful to Jen for helping me make such a huge change which has not only made me feel so much better about myself, but is undoubtedly improving my overall health. Last, but not least, she makes a really good cup of tea; I'm English so this was a really big added bonus. read more

"I originally signed up with Jennifer because my gastroenterologist said he couldn't help me after several tests revealed that all the pain, discomfort, and general GI distress I had been experiencing for what seemed like forever 'must just be IBS.' The anti-diagnosis was frustrating, and I knew there must be a way to control my symptoms, so I sought out a program that would address nutritional issues as well as my own issues around food. All my life, it seems that I have been struggling in one way or another with a sensitive stomach and/or my weight, and I had had enough. I decided on the 6-month program with my fiancé, and not only was it a really good experience for me personally, but it did a lot for my fiancé and, I think, for our relationship. It was incredibly helpful to me to have him sitting there while I discussed my food issues and strategies with Jennifer, and for me to hear about what would be helpful to him in terms of getting healthier. After years of feeling like I needed to deal with my stomach issues alone, I suddenly had 2 people who were supporting me, and it was great, and I believe that it brought us closer together as a couple. Jennifer helped me to determine what does and does not make me feel good every day, which was a major goal for me, and the results were pretty surprising. I also learned to become a 'natural' eater, which was something that had seemed completely beyond me, pretty much my entire life. After helping me to find foods I can eat comfortably, Jennifer introduced me to techniques for eating which led me to slowly learn how to sense when I am full. This was something I had never understood before, and was jealous of other people for knowing. It is such a relief to know that I am now truly in control of myself at meal times, and that this is something I will be able to rely on for the rest of my life." read more

I cannot recommend Jen enough! We began working together pre-pandemic and finished our sessions months into this awful time. Before the pandemic, I was on track, losing weight, feeling so much better physically and emotionally, learning to eat well and really care for myself. There was a noticeable difference in my energy level, digestive system (I'd had lots of problems in that area for most of my adult life), skin, hair, and overall mental health. When everything shut down I began reverting back to my old, bad habits and Jen gently helped me find ways to stay the course, never judging, always encouraging. It was rough, and I'm a drinker too which became more difficult to control as the Spring became increasing grim. But what Jen taught me has stayed with me and this summer I slowly returned to the fundamentals she taught me: how to make sure I'm eating the right foods, how to prepare those meals (I learned how to make great recipes that have transformed my whole family's eating), getting exercise, enough rest, and generally focusing on what nourishes me rather than depleting me. She gives you specific tools and ways to incorporate these practices into your life. I really loved her holistic approach. I looked forward to our calls and feel that even without in person meetings she is incredibly effective. You could do this program from anywhere in the world. In mid-July I quit drinking alcohol and I feel strongly this is a natural progression from my work with Jen. I miss talking with her now but often hear her voice in my head when I'm making my healthy smoothies, roasting vegetables, going on a run or taking a bath with epsom salts. Thank you Jen! read more

After several failed attempts to get my health and weight under control, I realized early this year that I needed to ask for help, since doing it on my own wasn't working. So I got a personal trainer, and found Jennifer, who I describe to others as being my "food therapist." It was incredibly cathartic to vocalize my issues with food, and it really helped me understand myself better. Jennifer is always prepared for each meeting, and after discussing your progress gives you these incredibly useful and enlightening tools and suggestions tailored to address your needs. Jen introduced me to remarkable new methods to handle not just food issues, but stress and sleep problems, among others. My biggest triumph with Jennifer was discovering my gluten sensitivity, which had been plaguing me with terrifying digestive issues for over a year. She put me on a food sensitivity diet for two weeks, and my life without gluten is now better than ever. Some people go years before they figure it out, but thanks to Jen, my suffering was cut short. All in all, I lost about 30 pounds while seeing Jennifer, and gained what I call a "food conscience." It's like a mini Jen in my ear, cheerleading me on and letting me know I can make the right decisions. Signing on with Jennifer is not like working with a traditional nutritionist. She really takes the time to help you help yourself, instead of creating meal plans and using a tape measure and in that way doing the work for you. Jennifer really is a counselor, and I promise your time with her will be quite enlightening and incredibly beneficial. read more

Jen is amazing! I just completed the 6 month program with her and I highly recommend it. I lost 10lbs (my goal), no longer have migraines (I used to get them once a month, and it turns out that changing my diet solves the problem), have a lot more energy (I can wake up at 6am easily now), have many new delicious healthy recipes, gave up coffee (I never thought I could do it, but I feel so much better without it- helps with my headaches, energy, anxiety, and digestion), and overall I am just more at ease with myself. She taught me that "information is inspiration" and every meeting with her was a new lesson that got me excited to take care of myself. She had a gift for me with every session, and that made such a difference. Everything with her felt personally catered to me. I learned so much about food and my relationship to it. She treats the entire person, and I also learned how to take care of my mind, emotions, and expectations alongside and in relationship to how I eat. I now have a daily journaling practice and a regular meditation practice that changed my life. Her gentle energy made me want to keep coming back, even after having a "bad" week; I never felt judged or like I was failing the program. Perhaps one of the best things I got from it was internalizing her gentle voice: when I want to reach for that second bowl of pasta or beat myself up for skipping a workout, I tell myself, "how would Jen talk to me right now?" I immediately shift to a positive space, and make decisions that benefit me. I cannot recommend her enough! read more

Jennifer knows what shes talking about! I came to her in a time in a time of need - i was physically sick and felt like an old man in a young person's body. Taking a plunge in her program helped accelerate my potential as a person. Eating healthy leaks into so many areas of your life that you cant even comprehend! Your relationships are better, your mind is stronger and your outlook on life is more positive. After working with Jen for 6 months, I have such a clear understanding of food and our relationship with it. I found my youth again and feel much better about taking on life's challenges. I also found myself after every session wondering what knowledge she was going to share with me on the next session. Jen was always prompt to answer any question that I had and she was very professional. There are so many lies, misconceptions and fallacies when it comes to our food, which on the surface, seems like it should be so basic and universal. However, when we search up about nutrition on the internet, we are overloaded with contrasting information about subjects like juicing, fad diets and supplements. Where do we even start? And why are we not educated on this? I have tried educating myself about nutrition with the internet and I have been down the wrong path many times. Listen, if you want to figure this out once and for all, Jennifer is your best bet. read more

I recently completed the six month program with Jennifer and I am so glad that I did. I went to Jennifer when I was feeling fatigued and experiencing lots of joint and muscle pain and just feeling older than my 54 years. I knew that this was likely related to my eating habits and although I had lost some weight in the prior year, I knew there was more I could be doing. Under Jennifer's guidance and support I followed a mostly gluten-free diet and my muscle pain resolved and my joint pain is mostly gone. I honestly did not believe that this change would make such a difference but I can say that it worked for me and I am now a big fan and believer! Jennifer's program is not just about diet but lifestyle too. She helped me open up to trying new foods (I now love sauerkraut!!), helped me understand why I crave certain foods (mostly junk food) and also instructed me on a host of stress-reducing activities many of which I have incorporated into my life. I have learned to be much more mindful of what I am eating and also why I am eating it. This has been the biggest and most important lesson for me. I highly recommend Jennifer for anyone that is looking for a kind, nonjudgmental coach that will help you learn more about food, diet and the importance of sleep and less stress in their lives. I see Jennifer almost as a life coach but with a focus on nutrition. read more

I came to Jen because I was having some digestive issues - I have chronic reflux that I had a hard time controlling, but I could tell there were some other things going on, too. Like most people, I was also looking to lose some weight. I did the three month program and it was perfect. We sorted through to find food sensitivities and cleaned up some lifestyle habits that seemed innocent but weren't. I feel so much better now! I've lost weight, but even more, I have energy, I sleep less, and all my digestive problems are gone. I'd say the best thing about Jen is that she's not there to judge you for your bad habits (chocolate anyone?), and she wants you to live like a normal, healthy human being. There's no regimented scheme that makes you feel like you can't be flexible (ie. the diets that boast no carbs, or no fat, no alcohol, etc). She basically guides you to reasonably incorporate health into your daily regime, rather than make drastic changes that you couldn't possibly maintain for the rest of your life. We looked at what my day to day life was like, and then went from there. If you'd like to sanely feel better and lose weight in a way that doesn't feel like hard work or limiting, I would definitely see Jen. read more

I went to see Jennifer with one goal in mind- to lose weight. I had a very unhealthy relationship with food and after years of abusing my body, I was having way too much trouble dropping a few pounds at such a young age. I finally decided I needed some help. I was immediately engaged after our first meeting because her 'curriculum' was easy to understand and apply to real life. I did not feel intimidated, but I did feel excited! As a professional, I really appreciated how she tried to work with my schedule and find an appropriate way to apply our lessons to my lifestyle. I also love how responsive and quick to send a follow up email she is. After 3 months in the program, I am totally happy with myself. I feel like my relationship with food is healthy and I am loving and nurturing my body. I cook at home all the time and am very conscious of alcohol consumption. I have much more energy, I make good choices everyday, and this has infiltrated my work life in a very positive way. All that being said, it should be noted that Jennifer is a pleasure to work with. She is friendly, personable, and easy to talk to. I highly recommend Jennifer's program! read more

Jen is fantastic! I just recently finished a 6-month program with her and I can't speak more highly of the experience. I looked forward to our sessions every week and the knowledge and skills I would gain. She gives you a gift every week to kick off the session, which aids in the process and pushes you to experiment with different recipes and nutritional ideas. The detox helped greatly in jump-starting a new outlook on nutrition. I immediately felt better and it gave me the push I needed to tackle recipes and really look at nutrition in a whole new light. I lost 15 lbs over the course of 6 months and my energy greatly improved. I still have 10 lbs to go but feel confident with my new skill set that I will reach my goal. Since nutrition and work/life balance go hand in hand, I found Jen not only to be my nutritionist but also a mentor. Her calm approach is what you need to tackle any kind of nutrition or weight issue. Jen is the best and anyone would be lucky to have her as a guide! read more

At 207 lbs. with high cholesterol, borderline high blood pressure, and a general feeling of low energy--a long way from the 170 lbs. I was in my 20s--I decided it was time to do something. I met with Jen, not knowing if this was the answer, and also thinking I knew quite a bit about nutrition myself (I just wasn't practicing!). We met about twice a month for 12 sessions, and I got amazing results. I had my yearly physical about a month ago. My doctor was thrilled: My cholesterol was way down, blood pressure improved, and I was 29 lbs. lighter. I've been maintaining my weight at about 178 lbs. for the last few months. I feel so much better in every way. I have energy, a much-improved mood, and best of all, I feel so much better about myself. Working with Jen put me back on track. I learned so much about food and how it affects your body and mind, how great moderate exercise can be, and how painless doing all this actually was with Jen's direction and knowledge. I highly recommend her. read more

Having Jennifer as my holistic nutritionist was one of the best decisions I made for myself during this pandemic. I found myself at a place where I was taking medications for several medical issues and I wasn't getting information about nutrition from my doctors. I searched for a nutritionist and took a chance with Jennifer. She met all of my expectations. She is knowledgeable, patient, and very easy to work with. I have a new appreciation for all kinds of vegetables and I lost weight. My doctors are very pleased with my weight loss and we are talking about dropping some of my meds. Jennifer gives a lot of helpful information and great freebies. She asks pointed questions and she had me on a program that was structured for my needs. Because of my weight loss, I am walking more, feeling more energetic, I'm sleeping better and my family is reaping the benefits of a healthier diet. I would highly recommend Jennifer. She is very good at what she does! read more

Cooking at home is the new 'going out' - this is our new way of being. My husband and I (42 years old and ~30lbs overweight each) both went through Jennifer's 6-month program and never looked back from the very first meeting. We are now permanently on a different trajectory and we'll never think of nutrition the same way again. We both have more energy, we sleep better, we've lost weight and we're now continually conscious of our nutritional choices. There was so much information we'd accumulated in our lives, concepts from childhood and habits we've picked up as adults that we brought to the table and required course correction. Jennifer has a comprehensive program where she's distilled a monumental amount of information into bite-size chunks. She opened our minds to receive this information and worked with us to put it into practice. We'll be forever grateful for the life-lessons we've gained from this experience. Thanks Jennifer! read more

Jennifer changed my life! For as long as I can remember, since I was a child, I suffered from daily digestive issues. I thought that was just my "normal." Finally, I decided it was time to figure it out. I found Jennifer on YELP and trusted all of her amazing reviews---everyone was right! She helped me figure out what foods were causing my digestive issues and enlightened me on healthy, wholesome eating. Additionally, Jennifer's "wholistic" approach was truly what I needed. She allowed me to confide in her and discuss more than just food, which helped me in truly discovering the "mind-gut" relationship. I now have all the tools I need to live a healthy lifestyle without living uncomfortably everyday. Since seeing Jennifer, I reached my goal of gaining weight, identifying food intolerances, lowering my cholesterol and learned to reduce sugar cravings. I highly recommend Jennifer to anyone who is looking for a positive lifestyle change! read more

Jen is a rock star. It's hard for a lot of people to take advice from family or friends regarding health, nutrition, what to eat, what not to eat, etc. Jen helped me by being an objective advisor and teacher who wanted to only to help me feel good, have optimal digestion and get all of the nutrients I need through my meals and snacks. By explaining how different foods impact the body, for better or for worse, she helped take the emotions out of deciding what to eat. Before Jen, I wouldn't think twice before eating a bag a candy, a bottle of soda or a bag of chips. Now when I see those foods, I think about what the high fructose corn syrup will do to my blood sugar and what the salt will do to my digestion. She helped me replace certain sugary foods in my old diet with new foods that have less sugar, or are naturally sweetened. I could list many examples. Jen is very objective and knows her facts. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND JEN. read more

For years I had been eating healthy and exercising regularly, but constantly struggling to be at a weight I was comfortable with. Through Jen's 3 month program I finally learned the truth about food! There is so much information out there that just isn't accurate and Jen provides a clear insight and understanding about what is actually healthy for our bodies, instead of what's the latest diet fad. The best part is that the way I adjusted my diet is realistic and sustainable. Before even completing the program I reached my goal weight- a number I never thought would be possible to see on the scale. Throughout the 3 months I had tons of questions about all different types of food. Jen is extremely knowledgeable and thoroughly answered all questions both in person and through email in between sessions. I got so much out of this experience and am still shocked with the results! read more

Jennifer has changed my life forever. I've always struggled with my weight and making good food choices and I became close to giving up on creating a long lasting healthy life style for myself. After finishing Jennifer's program, I have to pinch myself sometimes to make sure I'm not dreaming. Not only have I lost the weight and continue to keep losing weight, Jennifer has left me with the education I need to maintain a healthy life style forever. Although I initially came Jennifer for weight loss and expected it to mainly involve my diet, Jennifer taught me that there are so many different aspects of my life that actually affect my weight. When I started the program I thought I was meeting with just a nutritionist, but Jennifer ended up being a life coach as well. For anyone who feels like they can't do it or it seems impossible...you just haven't met Jennifer yet! read more

I came to Jennifer full of frustration and fear because of a sudden and severe gluten intolerance that had developed three years ago. I was following a healthy - or so I thought - gluten-free diet, but I wasn't feeling well at all, and I was scared that the problem was just going to worsen and continue to negatively affect my life. Jennifer patiently listened while I poured out my story, then calmly and supportively helped me get to the root of the problem. The week-long detox diet revealed that corn was also wreaking havoc in my body, but with her encouragement I began adding all sorts of gluten and corn-free whole foods into my diet. She made me realize that my dietary limitations are not such a big deal, and as a result, I've been able to run another marathon - something I never thought would happen again! I whole-heartedly recommend her! read more

I was looking for a nutritionist to help me through this phase where I was the heaviest weight I'd every been and my metabolism is no longer what it once was. I chose Jen because she was not about unsustainable diets, but rather lifestyle changes. She helped me understand how to make the proper food choices when grocery shopping and planning meals for the week. She helped me break bad habits, and learn how to make conscientious choices when eating. In the 3 months I worked with Jen, I lost 10 lbs and am still on the path to achieving my goal weight. I found that I trained myself to eat right and am much happier and feel so much better. Jen is a very good listener and individualized a plan that was right for me. I would highly recommend Jen if you are looking to get on the right track to nutritional health and overall well-being. read more