Vanessa Mitchell

About Vanessa

Welcome! I am Vanessa, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with 20+ years of experience providing personalized nutrition counseling, having championed countless men and women in making a meaningful impact to their long-term health and wellness. I have primarily helped patients navigate weight loss/management (including bariatric surgery), biometric improvements (glucose/A1C, lipids, blood pressure) and PCOS/women's health; thyroid and gastrointestinal conditions (including FODMAP approach) to a lesser extent. I whole-heartedly believe that food is powerful and that nourishing yourself (and your family) is truly rewarding! My husband and I, our two active teenagers and our two sweet rescue pups call central Indiana home. The past 20+ years of guiding patients/clients along their adventures to live healthier lives and change their daily choices has been a true privilege.

Approach to care

My mission is to invest in you - to help you invest in your personal and family health, for a long-lived, vibrant life. You are the expert on you; I am an expert in nutrition. Together we dialogue, listen, collaborate and devise next steps in your health and wellness journey. As your dietitian, my goal is to expertly guide and support you along your nutritional quest to achieve lasting, meaningful change and results. That you would feel empowered to pursue your personalized, realistic health plan; to learn and experience what it is to enjoy healthful and delicious food consistently; to cultivate nourishing eating patterns and interactions - while journeying toward optimal holistic health.

Your first session with Vanessa

Your initial session is all about you, your health and nutrition choices, your goals, what is important to you, and past health-related efforts and experiences. You will feel heard. You will receive compassionate, clear, evidence-based guidance, and together we will thoughtfully craft your personalized action plan. In follow-up visits we will celebrate your victories, work through your concerns, keep our eyes on balance and holistic nourishment, make adjustments as needed and continue to press forward toward your goals. Because you are unique, the pieces of your care and approach will have a unique and tailored signature. I want you to know and understand what sustainably works for you and makes you feel strong and healthy! I look forward to supporting you!

Location

📍 West Lafayette; Indianapolis, Indiana

Education

Purdue University (Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition, Fitness & Health); IU School of Health Sciences (dietetic internship)

Hobbies

Spending time with family, friends & pets, gardening, hiking, exploring, nature, preparing delicious nourishing meals, eating delicious food, reading, animal care/rescue

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