Jennifer Verstraete

About Jennifer

Hi I’m Jennifer! I have four years of experience combined from working as a clinical dietitian in a hospital setting working with a variety of patients of all ages, conditions, and disease states and outpatient clinic working with clients in the community of many ages, backgrounds, and conditions. I specialize in gut health and food allergies, women’s health through all life-stages, and managing chronic conditions like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. My approach is grounded in science-based strategies and realistic whole-food habits that help you build sustainable eating patterns, reduce symptoms, and regain energy all while fitting into your busy life. I believe that food should nourish both body and mind, and that healthy eating doesn’t have to mean deprivation. Instead, it means using intentional nutrition to support your health goals and manage symptoms in a way that works for your life.

Approach to care

I partner with you to build a nutrition approach that is rooted in science, evidenced based and designed for your real life. My ultimate goal is to help you create goals that are attainable and we can build on to create healthy lasting habits. We go over your health history, current habits (good and bad), values, and what has been holding you back. From there, we look beyond just what you eat and explore how you live: your busy schedule, stress levels, sleep patterns, food surroundings, and what routines work (and which don’t) in your day-to-day. Next, we create a truly personalized plan: realistic, whole-food-centered habits, strategies to reduce symptoms, stabilize energy, support gut health, navigate women’s health across life-stages, or manage chronic conditions—whatever your goal is. I know how busy life can get, so the emphasis is always on what’s achievable and sustainable rather than strict or overwhelming rules.

Your first session with Jennifer

Your first session is about connection with me and creating a foundation for change. Here’s what you can expect when in your first 55 minute session with me: We’ll begin with a conversation I’ll ask about your reasons for working together, your goals, your food history, personal history, any symptom or health challenges. We’ll review your current habits, routine, and lifestyle. Next we’ll initiate goals that align with your foundation for change and you’ll leave the session with clarity on what we’ll do next, and what to work on between now and our next meeting.

Location

📍 Indiana

Education

Background: Eastern Michigan University where I obtained my bachelors of science in Dietetics and my masters of Science in Dietetics.

Hobbies

Oh, where do I begin! I love to do a variety of things, when I'm not working I like to bake (cookies, cupcakes, biscotti’s), coffee shop hunting, or running which I have recently taken up. So far I have completed two 5K runs!

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