Hi! My name is Jen and I’m the dietitian behind New Leaf Nutrition. I’m also a wife, dog mom, casual weight lifter, and contain the ability to eat over half of a tube of cinnamon rolls by myself (it’s a sight to behold, lemme tell ya).

My interest in nutrition started in high school when I took a personality test that showed I have an affinity for science, but that I was most energized by being with people. Not many science jobs have as much human interaction as I need in a day and I liked the idea of being able to help people in real, tangible ways as a dietitian. I love that I can come into someone’s life and bring so much peace around a topic that can be so crazy and confusing.

I’ve been a dietitian since 2014 and have seen it ALL! I’ve worked in hospitals, an eating disorder treatment facility, a bariatric surgical center, and now I work for myself.

New Leaf Nutrition was created because I watched people constantly cycle through the healthcare system because there was no one to help them in their day-to-day lives. And that’s what makes me different than most other dietitians—when you work with me you get full access—I am here for YOU! Not sure which spaghetti sauce to buy? Send me a picture and I’ll tell ya. Need a grocery list? We’ll make it together. I am so happy to be right there with you, working through those daily challenges as a team.  

A little about me...

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

- Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- BSHES in Nutritional Sciences Emphasis in Medical Dietetics

Abbot nutrition Health institute

- Certificate of Training in Adult Malnutrition

Oxford biomedical technologies

- certified LEAP Therapist

Serv safe

- Food Protection Manager Certification

Experience

Temecula Valley hospital, Temecula, CA

lyman nutrition

palomar health, escondido, ca

SSM HEALTH, ST. LOUIS, MO

MCCALLUM PLACE, ST. LOUIS, MO

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA, COLUMBIA, MO