Jessica Vandergriff

About Jessica

I'm Jessica, your dietitian. Your support. Your partner. Your friend in YOUR corner. I am not the food police or the "influencer" on social media. I am just as real as you are, and I ENJOY food just as much as you do! My goal is to assist you on your health journey, whether you are just beginning, in the middle or in maintenance mode. I am not that dietitian who creates a meal plan and sends you on your merry little way. I want to know YOU and what you want out of YOUR life. Step by step, we will rebuild your life in which you don't feel like you're playing Monopoly and you need that get-out-of-jail free card. My main focuses are pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes, heart disease, malnutrition, cancer and geriatric nutrition/aging. Life is messy and unpredictable, but that's okay. Fix what you can, adapt to what you can't and keep doing your best. Welcome to the next chapter in your life - are you ready?

Approach to care

We will develop realistic goals personalized to your needs and wants that don't include special teas, crash dieting or fasting, extreme restrictions, or expensive supplements - basically what I feel the public is exposed to online as a "successful program". I want to be that support that you are missing and hold you accountable in making the best choices overall in your lifestyle and overall health. The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams and make it a reality.

Your first session with Jessica

In our first initial session, we get down to the deep nitty gritty. I want to explore not only the basics, but also other potential barriers including stress, living situation/dynamics, and schedules. All sessions are a judgement-free zone so bringing honesty (with a cup of ambition...nod to Dolly Parton 😉) to the table, we can navigate and create the most effective ways in reaching your goals and needs in life - all while using an evidence-based approach with some southern hospitality (aka me!).

Location

📍 Tennessee

Education

University of North Florida - master's in nutrition and dietetics

Hobbies

Traveling, white water rafting, kayaking, camping, reading, my dog Bandit, exploring new foods/cultures

Licenses and Certifications