I am certified by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. I received my training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, the glycemic index, the Zone, and raw foods. For more information about my education, please go to www.integrativenutrition.com.

In addition to counseling, I write a bi-weekly nutrition column, called "Safe or Scary?," for AOL's ParentDish blog. I'm also an organizer for the Brooklyn Food Coalition, a grassroots organization that works to create a just and sustainable system for tasty, healthy, and affordable food.  

"On a warm day in early summer I found myself going through my old shorts trying to find a pair to wear, but no luck. Nothing fit. At 207 lbs. and with high cholesterol, borderline high blood pressure, and a general feeling of low energy--a long way from the 170 lbs. I was in my 20s--I decided it was time to do something. I met with Jen, not knowing if this was the answer, and also thinking I knew quite a bit about nutrition myself (I just wasn't practicing!). We met about twice a month for 12 sessions, and I got amazing results. I had my yearly physical about a month ago. My doctor was thrilled: My cholesterol was way down, blood pressure improved, and I was 29 lbs. lighter. I've been maintaining my weight at about 178 lbs. for the last few months. I feel so much better in every way. I have energy, a much-improved mood, and best of all, I feel so much better about myself. Working with Jen put me back on track. I learned so much about food and how it affects your body and mind, how great moderate exercise can be, and how painless doing all this actually was with Jen's direction and knowledge. I highly recommend her."

-Phillip Schneider, Brooklyn, NY

"Jennifer helped me pay attention to what, when, and how I was eating, and notice the effects food had on how I felt throughout each day. I feel educated about the way my body responds to particular foods and how to make smarter choices in terms of health and energy. The best part about the way Jen works with you is how the little changes become permanent without you noticing or struggling. It felt easy and like this will stick with me for life."

-Rebecca DuMoulin, Los Angeles, CA

"As a result of working with Jennifer, I am much more conscious of my behavior and the choices I am making; I now have 'tools' to use to work toward lasting behavioral change. I am making better food choices, and I'm now much better at coping with emotional ups and downs. In addition to the technical advice and the excellent materials Jennifer provided, she was particularly good at summarizing a complex set of issues related to emotions, eating, and health and then providing actionable ways of characterizing the problem and the solution. I really appreciated her listening carefully to all dimensions of the issues I raised."

-Pat R., New York, NY

"While working with Jen, I was able to consider how different aspects of my life--work, family, relationships--were affecting my health and my eating habits. In addition to being a great listener, Jen was able to provide lots of concrete tips and strategies for making positive changes in my life. After working with Jen, I feel much more empowered to make healthier decisions and to take control of my health and nutrition."

-Hannah Kane, Brooklyn, NY

"Jen's informed guidance and helpful suggestions have allowed me to make small changes to my daily life. The holistic approach ensures that my goals actually make sense for my own lifestyle, as opposed to so many diets or exercise routines that aren't organic, and are therefore impossible to maintain. Jen tackles counseling and questions without judgment or nagging--also a relief! With so much contradictory information out there, particularly about food, Jen distills it all, and provides constructive advice."

-Kate A., Los Angeles, CA

"Jennifer helped me kick my sugar and caffeine habits, opened my eyes to new veggies and grains, and made insightful connections between nutrition and everything else in my life. I was amazed by the depth and breadth of her knowledge. Our sessions never failed to be informative, interesting, and fun."

-Barbara Spindel, Brooklyn, NY

"Jennifer has been very supportive and has done a wonderful job keying in on my specific needs and wants. I feel that I received a program tailor-made for me and that she didn't try to cram me into a fixed program. I am sleeping better and have more energy. I am cooking more and having a blast trying new things. Eating healthy foods is a lot easier and tastier than I ever imagined!"

-Karen Baleshiski, Southington, CT

"My experience with Jennifer was the best thing I've done in a long time. She got me to think about everything I eat, to read ingredients, and change the way I thought about food. I no longer consume or buy anything that contains artificial sweeteners or ingredients. I eat more organic and natural foods, and my husband and I enjoy finding new and healthy recipes to try. Jennifer is very professional and easy to talk to, never judgmental, and always encouraging."

-Joan Bailin, Wellington, FL