Yolanda Jackson

About Yolanda

Yolanda Jackson, PhD, MS, RD, LD, is a licensed registered dietitian nutritionist with extensive experience in nutrition education and health communication. She specializes in creating interactive and engaging learning experiences that empower individuals to make sustainable lifestyle changes. Yolanda has led workshops, webinars, individual counseling sessions, and community-based programs focused on chronic disease prevention and management, healthy aging, heart health, diabetes prevention, and culturally responsive nutrition strategies. She combines evidence-based guidance with practical, real-life tools to help individuals apply nutrition knowledge in meaningful and sustainable ways. Yolanda is passionate about helping people understand how nutrition supports long-term health while respecting cultural food practices, personal preferences, and lifestyle demands.

Approach to care

Dr. Yolanda Jackson takes a collaborative and personalized approach to care, emphasizing education, accountability, and sustainable habit building rather than quick fixes or restrictive approaches. She is passionate about helping individuals feel confident in their health decisions and focuses on practical solutions that align with each patient’s lifestyle, culture, and preferences. Patients working with Yolanda can expect achievable goal setting, supportive accountability, and practical strategies that focus on progress rather than perfection. Her counseling style is supportive, engaging, and solution-focused. She creates a welcoming, judgment-free environment where patients feel heard and respected. Sessions often include interactive discussion, collaborative problem solving, and skill-building to help patients confidently apply nutrition strategies outside of appointments while maintaining balance and enjoyment in their relationship with food.

Your first session with Yolanda

Your first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and talk about what matters most to you and your health. We will review your health history, daily routine, eating habits, food preferences, and any barriers that may be making nutrition feel challenging. Together, we will create realistic, personalized goals and develop simple strategies you can start using right away. My sessions are collaborative, supportive, and judgment-free. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your experiences and leave feeling motivated, encouraged, and equipped with practical tools to support your health journey.

Location

📍 Lexington, Kentucky

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Communication, Graduate Certificate in Clinical and Translational Science, Master of Science in Dietetics Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Hobbies

Traveling, exploring new cultures, trying new foods, working out and movement, and being in the kitchen cooking or baking.

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