About Joanna

Joanna is a Functional Medicine Dietitian Nutritionist dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health by identifying and addressing the root causes of imbalance. She specializes in preconception, prenatal, and postpartum nutrition, women’s hormonal health, metabolic disorders, and digestive conditions. Joanna has extensive experience working with clients managing diabetes and a variety of digestive disorders, helping them improve energy, restore gut health, and build sustainable nutrition habits.

Her approach integrates functional medicine principles with evidence-based nutrition, emphasizing the powerful connection between food, metabolism, and overall well-being. Joanna believes that true healing begins with understanding each person’s unique story and empowering them with the tools to support their body’s natural ability to thrive. Outside of her work, she loves spending time with her family, staying active, and—of course—eating delicious, nourishing food.

Credentials

• Master of Science in Health Sciences, Integrative Medicine (MSHS, INTM) George Washington University, Washington D.C.

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics, California State University, Long Beach

  Dietetic Internship Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL

• Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RDN), Commission on Dietetic Registration

• Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist (CDCES), National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators

  Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP), Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy

Professional Memberships

• Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy (IFNA)

• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Specialties

• Type 2 Diabetes - Type 1 Diabetes - Prediabetes - Hypertension

• High Cholesterol / Dyslipidemia - Cardiovascular Disease

• Kidney Disease (CKD stages 1–3) - Liver Conditions (e.g., NAFLD)

• Autoimmune Conditions (Lupus, RA, MS)

• PCOS - Hormonal Imbalance - Menopause / Perimenopause - Prenatal Nutrition

• Gestational Diabetes - Postpartum / Lactation - Pediatric Weight Management -

  Pediatric GI Conditions -

• ARFID / Pediatric Eating Issues - Binge Eating Disorder - Anorexia / Bulimia Nervosa - Emotional Eating

  ADHD / Cognitive Health - HAES / Non-Diet Approach

• IBS / SIBO - GERD / Reflux - IBD (Crohn’s, UC)

• Food Sensitivities - Low FODMAP Diet - Gut Healing / Leaky Gut

• Metabolic Syndrome - Insulin Resistance -Chronic Inflammation / Fatigue - Blood Sugar Balance / CGM Use

• Weight Management - Body Image / Relationship with Food - Lifestyle Medicine (sleep, stress, movement)

• Functional Labs

Locations Served

• Washington, Arizona, California, Oregon, New York, Virginia, Wisonsin, Other states

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