Janet Garces

About Janet

I became a dietitian mainly to discover and learn more about my personal health conditions - ED and I was diagnosed with TRAPS (TNF-associated periodic syndrome) at the age of 27, and have been living with this disorder since I was 5 years old. I’ve also been very motivated to help those who share similar disorders and show them that it’s a manageable condition based on lifestyle. My purpose is to find a happy median between functional medicine nutrition and MIEP (Mindful Instinctive Eating Practitioner). My work history includes working at Davita dialysis for over 3 years, West Gables rehabilitation hospital for 1 year, North Dade Nursing and Rehab as independent contractor for 1 year and Florida Dept of Health WIC for 5 years.

Approach to care

I like to use the functional medicine approach (recently graduated from the 5 year program with Functional medicine nutrition specialist (FMNS) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I leave no stone unturned. I look at the patient as a whole for example head to toe. We will go way back until the last time you haven't felt well.

Your first session with Janet

Expect me to be your health detective as we go into your medical history, any diagnosis, recent bloodwork/labs, what worked and what didn't , supplements , medications, your social life, work life etc.. I want to be able to paint a picture of your life. This way any recommendation or suggestion is coming from a place of understanding so that you can implement each strategy. My strategies are customized for each individual.

Location

📍 Miramar, Florida

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition from Florida International University. Next level of functional medicine nutrition school : a 5 year program in Integrative and Functional Medicine Nutrition Therapy , I started back in 2020. Will be done end of 2025. However , I recently graduated from the school with FMNS credentials. Functional medicine nutrition specialist as I did fast track but continue to participate with the rest of my classmates in COT2020 .

Hobbies

I am a huge dog lover . Currently taking care of 2 French bulldogs that have IVDD (that itself is a full-time job caring for them . not to mention , I have fostered medically 2 French bulldogs for 3 months (until I found them their forever homes ) . I have a total of 6 French bulldogs . I play with them on my free time . my free time has changed to be frank starting feb 2025 compare to the years prior due to my dogs . but I still manage to go to the gym and train myself and take classes . Once a month , I go out to a comedy club for laughter because it's mandatory. Love staying in on a Friday night to binge Netflix with my family .

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