JoAnna Cupp

About JoAnna

Dr. JoAnna Cupp is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). She has worked in 4 states as a clinical dietitian in a variety of settings with 18 years of experience in dietetics and has spent the last 10 years working primarily in higher education. She earned a Doctor of Health Sciences Degree in 2021 and became a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics in 2022. She enjoys research and learning about various nutrition topics. JoAnna grew up on a farm in northeast Arkansas where her parents still live and grow rice, soybeans, and wheat. In her free time, JoAnna enjoys visiting the farm, cooking, being active/outdoors, and traveling with her husband and rescue dog, Blue.

Approach to care

JoAnna practices patient or person-centered care. She utilizes a practical approach to nutrition that emphasizes a positive relationship with food. JoAnna listens to clients and provides comprehensive, individualized care that focuses on a person’s unique dietary needs, health goals, and lifestyle.

Your first session with JoAnna

The initial assessment is an opportunity for JoAnna to gain information about you. She will take time to learn your lifestyle, understand your barriers, and discover your health and nutrition goals. She recognizes that nutrition goals are unique to the individual. JoAnna hopes to empower you with the knowledge and skills for success in your health journey. She values honesty and humor in sessions and recognizes change takes time. No one journey is the same.

Education

Doctor of Health Sciences-A.T. Still University; Bachelor and Master of Science-University of Central Arkansas

Hobbies

cooking, hiking, reading, learning, research

Licenses and Certifications