JR Dietetics
Vibrant Hope Nutrition

You’re in the Right Place If You Are Looking for…

* Formerly JR Dietetics Nutrition Coaching

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If You Want…

  • Meaningful health strides without the traps of diet culture
  • Less guessing and more testing
  • A non-diet approach to integrative health that honors your body’s unique needs and cues
  • Comprehensive care that is multi-disciplinarian, compassionate, trauma-informed, and eating disorder-informed
  • One-on-one coaching for a low-stress plan to fuel and heal your body
  • More hope and less guilt as you heal your body image and relationship with food
  • Hope and strategies for recovery from disordered eating, chronic dieting, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and more…

We’re so glad you’re here!

Our Story and Mission

We are…

With decades of experience as Registered Dietitians and Integrative Health Experts, we understand how complicated food and health can seem sometimes.

We get it because we’ve been there!

Through our own unique health journeys, we’ve gone from frustration and discouragement to a place of hope and empowerment – and we are here to pass all that along!

If you feel stuck, ashamed, or confused about your health, eating disorder or fertility journey, you are not alone!

We joined forces with one clear mission: a commitment to inspire hope and provide tools on your path to vibrant health and freedom around food.

We are each uniquely specialized in our respective fields.

Our passions also unite us for intuitive eatinglab testingfunctional nutritionfunctional medicine, and the role that nutrition and lifestyle play in reproductive healthmenopause, and mental and emotional health.

*Serving men, women, and teens 13 years and up, via telehealth and in-person sessions near South Denver/Centennial/Littleton/Highlands Ranch, Colorado as well as Brown and Marienette, Wisconsin. Children under 13 may be seen on a case-by-case basis!

What Does All This Mean? Glad You Asked!

  • What is Intuitive Eating?
    A gentle, non-diet approach to health and weight that honors your body’s unique needs, genetics, and cues – everyone is different and that’s a good thing!
  • What is Functional Nutrition and Medicine?
    It is a way of addressing how the body’s cells and organs function together as a whole while getting to the root of any nutritional gaps or imbalances. This intentional nutrition differs from cookie-cutter crash diets in that it improves health physically, mentally, and emotionally; because everything is connected!

How We Work…

  1. Select a provider that speaks most to your primary health concerns (see list here)
  2. Book a Free Discovery Call with that provider
  3. Tell us a bit about YOU
  4. See if we are a good fit and LEARN about your options
  5. Select the team, plan, or package that best meets your needs and budget
  6. Choose services “a la carte” style OR let us create a customized package with multiple providers and test options

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We Get It…

You simply want to feel good again! You want to get to the bottom of your issues and not just cover them up. It might even be nice to relieve the concerns of your doctors & loved ones. Maybe you just want to make long-term changes, all without driving yourself crazy or being robbed of the joys that food can bring.

If so, we’re here for it!

Intrigued? Learn More About Our…

Meet Our Team…

Jennifer, RDN – Food Freedom Dietitian

Eating Disorders, and a Non-Diet Approach to Weight

You might be struggling with your relationship with food or exercise, sick of counting calories, yo-yo dieting, or trapped in the shame of a disordered eating cycle. Are you, your child, or your loved one wrestling with a new diagnosis of anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder? Are you recently out of treatment, or trying to prevent the need for an in-patient program?

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Allison, RDN, CPT – Root Cause Dietitian

Metabolism, Fatigue, Thyroid, & Adrenal Health

Are you at your wit’s end trying to make sense of your health struggles? Do you have a major case of the “blahs” – wrestling with exhaustion, stress, overwhelm, lack of motivation, insomnia, bloat, or unnecessary weight? Are you confused about diet and exercise strategies? Let’s take a deep dive into your body’s function, make sense of all the confusion, take the guesswork out of your lifestyle plan, and give you clear strategies for a more vibrant life! If you’re ready to address your fatigue, stress, anxiety, weight issues, auto-immunity, hormone imbalance, headaches, and more, give me a shout!

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Brookelyn Banaszak – Certified Health Coach, Integrative Women’s Health Advocate

Have you been given basic instructions from your doctor like “health healthier, reduce stress, exercise more” but are overwhelmed about where to start?
Would you like more specific guidance, and on-going support around your lifestyle changes on your fertility journey?
Are you “stressed about being stressed” as you’re trying to get pregnant and/or exhausted by life in general. Maybe you are nervous about how this stress could be impacting your health and lifestyle choices…
Would you like a plan and strategy to move more and eat that’s sustainable and adds health to your busy life and/or start to reduce toxins in your diet and environment?

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NEW! Tanja Burkinshaw, Functional Nurse Practitioner MSN, FNP-BC, FMACP

Are you eager to look at your health from multiple angles and tackle your struggles with a broad range of tools and strategies? Are you facing a PCOS diagnosis or the initial stages of peri-menopause or full-blown menopause, wondering what to do with symptoms like hot-flashes, irregular cycles, and unexpected weight gain? Has your doctor recommended you lower your cholesterol or blood sugar and lose weight to lower your risk of heart disease but not sure where to start or what approaches work best. Do you like the idea of natural and holistic approaches and open to evidence-based medicine when appropriate?

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Our Philosophy…

  • Food is powerful medicine…as long as it’s not your enemy.
  • You are more than a number on a scale.
  • Getting healthy doesn’t have to be miserable!
  • Your emotional, mental, and physical health are all deeply connected. We’ll be sure to address the components necessary for long-term change as needed.
  • Your body isn’t cookie-cutter, so your health plan shouldn’t be either.

We Believe…

  • “Healthy” and “unhealthy” bodies both come in all sorts of shapes and sizes.
  • You don’t have to settle for mediocre health or a messed up relationship with food.
  • Diets don’t work. However, intuitive eating principles, coupled with personalized nutrition, transform lives every day.
  • Your body is communicating to you. Let’s be kind and listen.

The Truth Is…

Food can be nourishing & freeing, and disconnected from guilt and shame. Food is not only medicine, it’s also just plain fun! We believe recovery from disordered eating and robust health is possible and that you can live a full and vibrant life – we witness this every day!

You’ve Got This…

We like to compare the process of getting healthy to climbing a beautiful mountain.
If you don’t enjoy the journey, what’s the point!?

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