Jennifer Ritchie

About Jennifer

Hi y’all! My name is Jenn Ritchie and I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, meaning I blend medical nutrition therapy with the Intuitive Eating framework to help you find peace and joy with food, while making meaningful nutrition changes. My nutrition philosophy is that true nourishment considers mind and body, and I believe both must be cared for to be your healthiest self. I love supporting women challenge preexisting battles with food through self exploration, nutrition education, emotional awareness and attunement to their own body. I specialize in working with eating disorders and disordered eating, and love supporting other health needs through a non-diet lens. I always use a weight neutral approach, meaning that it is never about the number on the scale but rather about making changes to reach your wellness goals. If you need a breath of fresh air from generic diet advice, look no further.

Approach to care

My approach is individualized and inclusive, and I will extend support by exploring beyond the foods you eat - we’ll integrate discussions on sleep, stress, environment, movement, hydration, etc. You will often catch me sharing my favorite recipes, self care routines and accountability tools. I am often described by my clients as warm, compassionate, calming and reassuring. My goal is to offer you knowledge and support as you learn to find deeper connection to your body while learning how to honor your own unique needs, to have that lifelong food love story you have always dreamed of.

Your first session with Jennifer

In our first session, I will show up ready to learn about your nutrition needs. We will discuss medical and nutritional history, including current challenges and concerns. We will chat about your relationship with food and what goals you have for working with me. This session will be the foundation from which we work from and will help us to establish your long term wellness goals. My goal is to help you throughout this entire process and want you to know we will take it at whatever pace you are comfortable with - this is YOUR journey but you are not walking alone. Each succeeding session, we will check in on previous goals and identify focus areas and actionable steps to move you towards true nourishment.

Education

Masters Nutrition & Dietetics Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor

Hobbies

In my free time you will most likely find me in the backyard with my family, working in the garden, raising our chickens, reading or doing art. I’m a nature lover through and through and believe all days are best under the sun!

Licenses and Certifications