I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the University of Illinois and my Master’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from Illinois State University in 2001. I moved around the Midwest with my husband and worked in hospitals doing clinical dietetics and food service management. When I moved to Kansas, I knew I wanted to get back into nutrition counseling. Although I am a trained as a dietitian, even I still found myself struggling with diets and healthy habits and doubted my ability to help others. As I researched new ways to improve upon my own well-being, I came to the understanding that diets are meant to fail – not everyone is made to have the same shape. Instead of constantly striving to fit in smaller bodies, we should aim for balanced living, where we can enjoy food and feel healthy. I am confident that I can help you on your journey, regardless of where you are at in the process.
You might be surprised that a dietitian would be against diets! The research shows that 95% of diets are not sustainable long term, with the majority of dieters gaining back more weight than what they lost. The problem is not us. Dieting creates a sense of failure due to the inevitable rule breaking, overeating, and lack of willpower. Diet rules stop us from listening to our body. Listening to our body creates confidence and well being. Intuitive eating helps us create a healthy relationship with food, mind, and body. When you learn to listen to your body, you start to take better care of it through food choices, movement and stress reduction. Intuitive eating can also be learned and applied if you have health issues. I practice using the Health at Every Size model because research shows that BMI is not an indicator of health. People of all sizes deserve respect from health care practitioners. I do not focus on weight loss because when we focus on body size, we automatically start listening to diet rules in our head and not our body cues.
I also have a passion for helping families and children learn to be intuitive eaters. Feeding children is a large part of parenting! Parents play a large role in developing a healthy food relationship. As adults know, diet culture is very strong and body shaming is very common in our society. Parents can give children a good foundation to help withstand the pressures.
I do not take insurance but I do provide a superbill for you to turn into your own insurance (check with your insurance provider regarding your own out-of-network benefits and reimbursement rates). However, you can use your HSA/FSA debit card to pay for appointments.
Do you feel as good as you think you deserve to feel? With so many diets, new foods, and “nutrition experts” out there, it’s not easy to know which direction to take with your own nutrition and health management efforts. I’m here not only to clear up confusion about your health and diet, but to also help you find achievable and sustainable ways to enjoy eating and living healthfully that frees you from the diet culture conundrum.
Plvs vltra is Latin for “further beyond,” and my goal is to build a foundation of health management that goes further beyond nutrition and diet approaches. This includes enjoyable exercise and mindful activities for a comprehensive connection among mind, body, and spirit. I believe that being healthy and feeling good is an inside job, and I am here to provide you the framework and the tools to make it happen for life.
In my years of nutrition counseling and education, I have worked with many populations from toddlers to older adults; covering topics including diabetes and heart health, weight management, and gastrointestinal issues. I happily conducted sessions in both English and Spanish y ofrezco el idioma que prefiere. No matter the patient, my sessions always started with “How are you feeling?” and ended with “How do you feel about these next steps?”.
If your answer to that first question isn’t what you’d like it to be, contact me to set up your free 15-minute consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!
Your health is important, and you deserve a Nutrition Expert at your side to guide you with an individualized care plan. I’m here to provide the best care for you based on your health needs and preferences. Confused about the latest diets? Feeling unsure of what to do after receiving a new diagnosis? I’m a Registered Dietitian who specializes in a mindful eating approach. I help you improve your relationship with food. My other specialties include heart health, hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, weight management, bariatric support, inflammation, and IBS. Our work together may include non-diet approaches, plant-based approaches, mediterranean principles, and mindful eating approaches. I use evidenced-based, medical nutrition therapy to address chronic illnesses. Health is a daily journey. We all need that accountability and coaching as we move into different phases of life. I would love to help you in your journey. Sessions with me are 100% virtual. Let’s schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss the nutrition counseling process!
Diabetes, weight management, bariatric support, inflammation, and IBS. Our work together may include non-diet approaches, plant-based approaches, Mediterranean principles, and mindful eating approaches. I use evidence-based, medical nutrition therapy to address chronic illnesses. Health is a daily journey. We all need that accountability and coaching as we move into different phases of life. I would love to help you in your journey. Sessions with me are 100% virtual. Let’s schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss the nutrition counseling process!
iabetes, weight management, bariatric support, inflammation, and IBS. Our work together may include non-diet approaches, plant-based approaches, mediterranean principles, and mindful eating approaches. I use evidenced-based, medical nutrition therapy to address chronic illnesses. Health is a daily journey. We all need that accountability and coaching as we move into different phases of life. I would love to help you in your journey. Sessions with me are 100% virtual. Let’s schedule a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss the nutrition counseling process!
Kathy works with clients to implement practical strategies that lead to positive changes and long-term success. She specializes in digestive issues, including IBS, Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, celiac disease. Kathy also works with clients to manage a variety of conditions such as diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, food allergies and intolerances, and helping with weight management.
Eating disorders have no bias on who they affect, they come in all shapes and sizes with a story to tell. I am here to help you write your own story apart from your eating disorder.
As a registered dietitian I take a completely personalized approach in developing a nutrition plan, understanding no eating disorder is the same and no person is alike. My ultimate hope for each person is to help them create a positive intuitive relationship with food, through nutrition counseling and education.
I am a Kansas State University graduate where I received my bachelors degree in dietetics and completed a 1 year long internship which exposed me to multiple nutrition experiences. I am now currently living in Lincoln NE and love exploring my new city and am always ready for a new adventure!
Jordana Tobelem is a Registered Dietitian who is passionate about promoting lifestyle and behavioral changes through proper nutrition education and interventions. She is experienced in treating a wide array of nutrition related diseases/disorders through her unique approach to health and wellness. Jordana has practiced at the world renowned Cleveland Clinic in Weston, Florida, where she worked in the Endocrinology unit educating diabetes patients of all ages. She also spends time practicing at one of the leading residential eating disorder centers in South Florida, where she counsels patients with a full range of eating disorders. Jordana has been a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics since 2018. She also holds certifications in both Personal Training and Health Coaching since 2017.
I’m Mellissa Conover. I help active individuals level up physically, mentally, emotionally through a whole-life approach to nutrition and wellness. That success is measured beyond the scale. That community support is a necessity when achieving health goals. That anyone can accomplish their goals, they just have to believe in themselves, be willing to work hard, and invest in their health. That having accountability and a plan in place is essential for success. That food can be fun, and knowing how to fuel your body is empowering!! That you find motivation through discovering your WHY. And most important, I believe you should treat your body like it matters. It’s the only place you have to live.
I went to West Chester University for my undergraduate degree as well as my Master’s Degree, and Rutgers University to complete clinically supervised practice to become a registered dietitian. I LOVE the beach, and some of my favorite foods are peanut butter, tacos, ice cream, sushi, and a salad with all the good toppings. I’ve played sports my whole life, and understand how demanding it can be! I also understand what it’s like to think that better performance means trying every quick-fix diet in the magazines to be “skinnier” because we are told by marketing companies that is the key to success. Let me tell you, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Since becoming a dietitian and nutrition coach I have a fire in my heart and passion-fueled so deep to help active individuals stop the diet cycle of restricting and under-fueling, and instead aim to be strong, energetic, unstoppable.
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