Jennifer Heinen, MS, RDN, LDN (she/her)

As the founder of Nourish for Life, I am so proud to have created a weight-neutral practice that reflects my values, and cultivates a culture of inclusivity and compassion. My approach is informed by the principles of Health at Every Size® and provides guidance based on the latest scientific evidence. I am a Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and I encourage balanced nutrition and behavior change to support health while nourishing a positive relationship to food. Rather than simply instruct clients what to eat, I utilize therapeutic models as tools in my counseling to collaboratively set small, attainable goals and create sustaining positive changes for life.

My interest in nutrition began with my love for food and evolved from my desire to improve my own health and my family’s food-related health concerns. After years of working a corporate job, I returned to school and received my Master’s of Science in Nutrition from Boston University. In the past I have worked in the hospital inpatient and outpatient setting, corporate wellness, and community nutrition. I have worked with university students at The Boston Conservatory and Boston College, served on the board of the Massachusetts Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and have been awarded Emerging Dietetic Leader by MAND in 2018, as well as Preceptor of the Year Award by Simmons College in 2019. You can find some of my writing on Ovia Health apps. I also sit on the advisory council for UMass Lowell’s MPH Dietetics program and Regis College’s nutrition program.

When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my family, being outdoors, reading, or walking with my dog.