Janelle Esker

About Janelle

Hi! My name is Janelle, and I have been practicing as a registered dietitian for 11 years. My experience has ranged from clinical inpatient to clinical outpatient to clinical research where I have been able to gain knowledge in many areas of nutrition expertise including weight loss, weight maintenance, endoscopic bariatric surgery, bariatric surgery, probiotics and gut health, oncology, cardiac health, pre-diabetes, wellness, and healthy living. When I am not working, my favorite things to do include spending time with my husband, family, and friends, traveling around the world, going hiking in the mountains, taking walks in the park, riding my Peloton, reading thrillers, staying up to date on the newest TV shows, and cooking or trying out new recipes.

Approach to care

It is incredibly important to me that I always meet my patients where they are currently at in their health journeys. While I love to educate, I find that I work best with my patients by asking questions and listening. This approach allows us to work together on making sustainable behavioral changes, setting realistic goals, identifying barriers/challenges, and brainstorming ways to overcome them. I want my patients to feel heard, seen, and understood by knowing that their nutrition care plan has been individualized and tailored specifically to fit their lifestyle and meet their needs. Teaching has always been a passion of mine, and I love being able to help patients meet their health and wellness goals by providing support, fostering positive interactions, and developing strong relationships.

Your first session with Janelle

During our first session together, I really want to spend time getting to know all about you! I will be asking plenty of questions and actively listening, along with providing a variety of teaching points. I also am there to answer any of your burning questions about nutrition. My goal is to make you feel as comfortable and connected as possible so that our follow-up sessions together are productive, but fun! I am so happy you are here, I cannot wait to meet you, and I look forward to working with you soon. :)

Location

📍 Denver, Colorado

Education

Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Illinois State University; Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics - Southern Illinois University - Carbondale

Hobbies

Traveling, Hiking, Reading, Binge Watching TV, and Cooking

Licenses and Certifications