“I’ve been through this, I’ve had a rocky relationship with food since childhood, so I can empathize. I’m with you the whole way.”
Growing up in downstate New York in the 1980s, weight stigma/bias was alive and real. I was overweight throughout my childhood, and eventually became obese. I tried every diet but would, in turn, experience loss of control and binge eating.
There was an exceptional amount of shame in all of this. But, in seventh grade, I saw my own dietitian and at our first session decided that this was my future. After working for years in the wellness industry, I finally decided to become a registered dietitian (a regulated health professional licensed to assess, diagnose and treat nutritional problems) and help others with the exact thing I always struggled with - weight management and relationships with food.
With the right tools and motivation, we could make a team effort to achieve results that are life-lasting for you! Book an appointment now by emailing Jana.
My specialties include: weight loss surgery, weight loss, weight management, binge eating, managing a diet with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, setting long term goals and habit change.
I work with patients to find out what works for them – whether it’s meal planning/prepping; having quick and easy, go-to foods; mindfulness during holidays; or knowing what to order at restaurants, we find solutions that work for your lifestyle.
-Jana
Jana’s philosophy on weight loss surgery: Some people say that bariatric surgery is the “easy way out.” In reality, there is no easy way. Once the weight is lost, it is up to the patient to maintain those changes through diet and exercise. This is why it’s so important to have a good relationship with a dietitian to hold you accountable and provide proper education. I'm here for you all the way - accountability and support with zero judgment.