About
Hi! I'm Jennifer or people often call me Jenn! I am the founder of myRDNcoach and am so glad you are here!
About Me
I am a Charlotte native and I love FOOD! So I thought "why not study what I love?!" With my strong family history of diabetes and the knowledge of food as medicine, I knew I wanted to help people manage, as well as prevent, this ugly disease.
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After working in diabetes and endocrinology departments for 12 years for a large hospital system, I noticed that patients were frustrated with short doctor visits, increased medications, and conflicting nutrition information. Giving meal plans, counting carbohydrates, or avoiding "anything white" just wasn't working. Most people knew what to do but they were unable to make changes on their own. I saw that my patients not only needed help deciphering all the nutrition knowledge but they desired someone who listened to them, held them accountable, and provided guidance and encouragement along the way. I decided to leave the traditional system and become a coach for people, like you, who were struggling.
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When I started my practice, I also entered my 40's and my health began to change. Although I was always active and ate well, I began developing odd symptoms. One random day I developed frozen shoulder (and still have it over a year later) and I began noticing bouts of anxiety and headaches before my monthly cycle would start. This led to disrupted sleep and often kept me wide awake at all hours of the night. I dove deep into the world of women's hormones and was able to restore my sleep, rid myself of anxiety and headaches, and learn how to live with my hormones in a harmonious way!
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It is my goal and gift in life to come alongside you in your journey for improved health and well being and I cannot wait to share it all with you!
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My Unique Background
I am a licensed medical professional who is able to provide evidenced-based Medical Nutrition Therapy only Registered Dietitians can provide and am able to bill insurance.
Licensed and Medically Trained
Registered Dietitians are Nutritionists, but not all Nutritionists are Registered Dietitians. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Nutrition and have completed an accredited dietetic internship program. I am licensed to practice in NC and SC. Some states do not require licensure so I may also be able to work with you if you live in another state.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist
As a CDCES, I am able to assist in all areas of Diabetes Self Management Education including medication assessment/recommendations, understanding triggers of high and low blood sugars, understanding insulin resistance, managing stress and sleep, and more! I am an expert in continuous glucose monitors and insulin pump therapy.
Certified Dietitian Nutrition Coach
I have advanced skills and training in motivational interviewing. My personal strengths are positivity, relating to others, and developing gifts and desires in others. My goal is helping people develop their own skills and confidence in managing their health while providing positive support with an easy going and relatable attitude!