Colleen Jessessky

About Colleen

I’m Colleen, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor with over a decade of experience. I work with adults who are ready to end the dieting cycle, food guilt, and stop constantly questioning whether they're "doing nutrition right". After my own battles with restrictive eating and endless food rules, and spending years working in corporate wellness and weight management, I’ve learned that health isn't about perfect foods or shrinking your body, it's about feeling confident in your food decisions and comfortable with trusting your body. It’s about building behaviors that last. Many of my clients are high-functioning, busy professionals who have tried it all - diets, plans, tracking, rules - yet came to me feeling frustrated, burned out, or disconnected from their bodies. I'm here to help you cut through diet culture noise and understand what sustainable nutrition looks like for you and your long-term goals. Another quick-fix diet isn't the solution.

Approach to care

My approach is supportive, evidence-based, and deeply individualized. I blend intuitive eating principles with practical, evidence-based nutrition guidance, mindset work, and behavior change strategies so you can make progress without feeling controlled by food or overwhelmed by rules. Rather than focusing on restriction or quick fixes, we work on building a healthier, more peaceful relationship with food, reducing food guilt, obsession, and "all or nothing" thinking, creating realistic habits that fit your lifestyle, and most importantly, focus on supporting your metabolic health, energy, and longevity, especially during midlife transitions. I'll help you learn how to listen to your body, make informed choices, and feel confident navigating food in your life. My goal is to create a safe space where you can bring your authentic self. I welcome ALL of my fellow humans! :)

Your first session with Colleen

Our first session is focused on getting to know each other. We’ll focus on understanding you and your health picture, not just your food choices. I want to hear your story. You can expect a supportive, judgement-free conversation about your history with food, dieting, and health. We'll set clear, realistic starting points that feel manageable and not overwhelming and collaborate on your long-term goals and what your picture of health and longevity look like to you. We'll move at a pace that feels right for you and this will be the first of several appointments together. Whether your goal is to stop feeling out of control around food, support your health during peri/menopause and prioritize your health long-term, or finally step off the dieting roller coaster, our work together is about building trust, confidence, and health behaviors that last.

Location

📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota

Education

Nutrition and Dietetics Degree

Hobbies

When I’m not watching movies with my family (which happens more often than I’ll admit), I’m probably rewatching Smallville, Gilmore Girls, or Schitt’s Creek for the hundredth time—comfort TV is my love language. I also love being outside, whether that's soaking up a local festival or taking long walks to help my sweet, yet anxious dog Annie burn off some energy. I'm happiest spending time with family, catching live music, or simply enjoying the fresh air!

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