Tenneil Zielaskowski

About Tenneil

Nutrition has been my focus for more than two decades, and I bring 25 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian to each conversation. I earned a BS from Michigan State University and an MA in Family and Consumer Sciences from Western Michigan University, and much of my career was spent in clinical hospital settings where I learned to translate complex medical needs into doable plans. Outside of work I love cooking, hiking or running, weightlifting, traveling, and cheering on my son at soccer games. Those everyday rhythms shape the practical, realistic guidance I offer.

Approach to care

Science informs the choices I recommend, and empathy shapes how we put them into practice. I focus on evidence-based, actionable steps we'll try together, while keeping a weight-neutral, Health At Every Size perspective that prioritizes sustainable habits over quick fixes or dieting culture. I'm direct about next steps and supportive while we troubleshoot, addressing the whole person, including sleep, activity, stress, and food routines. Education and practical skills are central, so you leave each visit with tools you can actually use long term.

Your first session with Tenneil

Expect a calm, collaborative visit designed to give us a clear starting point. We'll review your medical history and look at any lab work or biometrics you have, so our plan is grounded in your health data. We'll also talk through daily routines, wins, frustrations, and priorities. Together we'll set a couple of short-term, achievable goals you can start on right away. You don't need to have everything figured out—we'll build the plan with where you are now and what feels realistic.

Location

📍 Michigan

Education

BS Michigan State University, MA Family & Consumer Sciences Western Michigan University

Hobbies

Cooking, hiking/running, weightlifting, traveling and watching my son play soccer

Licenses and Certifications