Hi! My name is Jen and I’m the dietitian who started New Leaf Nutrition®. I’m also a wife, mom, casual weight lifter, and contain the ability to eat over half of a tube of cinnamon rolls by myself (it’s a sight to behold).

I am so proud to be part of changing the healthcare model to be client-centered. The New Leaf Nutrition® team has been thoughtfully selected because they are the most caring, compassionate people in the field. I can't wait for you to meet them, but in the meantime, scroll down to learn more about their personal lives and where their passions lie. I'm really glad you're here.  


A little about Jen...

Jen's education
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Experience

Education

University of Missouri-Columbia

- Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- BSHES in Nutritional Sciences Emphasis in Medical Dietetics

Abbot nutrition Health institute

- Certificate of Training in Adult Malnutrition

Oxford biomedical technologies

- certified LEAP Therapist

Serv safe

- Food Protection Manager Certification

Experience

Temecula Valley hospital, Temecula, CA

palomar health, escondido, ca

SSM HEALTH, ST. LOUIS, MO

MCCALLUM PLACE, ST. LOUIS, MO

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA, COLUMBIA, MO

Alex lived in Ohio for ten years, but moved back to the St. Louis area in May 2022. She adores her cat, Liam, and dogs, Biggie and Evie, who she shares with her husband. Her absolute favorite thing to do is hot yoga, but also enjoys running, reading, and lounging out watching movies.

Her favorite part of the dietetic field is being able to consistently work with clients and provide them with individualized care using evidence-based information. 

Alex is passionate about helping people with
  • Irritable bowel syndrome/disease, including Crohn's and ulcerative colitis
  • Gut problems like bloating, reflux, and bowel motility issues
  • Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and Hashimoto's
  • Improving athletic performance
  • Weight management including body composition analysis
  • Identifying and correcting hormone imbalances using the DUTCH test
  • Managing ADHD and other neurodivergence with nutrition

A little about Alex G...

AleX G's education
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Experience

Education

- Bachelor of science - applied nutrition and dietetics

Ohio University

- Masters in food and nutritional sciences

Experience

virtual fitness coach, kickoff virtual coaching

Fitworks assistant training manager, Cincinnati, OH

public health intern, athens, OH

Graduate assistant - food production, Athens, OH

- Bachelor of science - Community and public health

Natalie has grown up in O'Fallon, MO and currently lives there with her husband and dog, a 1-year-old lab/beagle mix named Maisy. She enjoys going to cooking classes to learn new techniques, painting-by-numbers, puzzling, and visiting new restaurants in the area. If you get her talking about the TV show Friends or breakfast foods, she may not stop. 

Natalie knew she wanted to become a dietitian after being diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes as a young child. Working with others living with diabetes is something she is especially passionate about. She knows both personally and professionally the importance of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle in diabetes management. 

Natalie is passionate about helping people with
  • Type 1, 2, gestational, and latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA)
  • Chronic metabolic disease prevention and management like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, or high cholesterol 
  • Sustainable weight management
  • Lifelong healthy habit building
  • Accountability partnership
  • Nutrition support through peri- and post-menopause

A little about Natalie...

Natalie's education
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Experience

Education

University of New England

- Master of science in applied nutrition

Experience

Lead health coach, wentzville, MO

diet technician and nutrition assistant, springfield, mO

Dedicated well-being program coordinator, Wentzville, MO

- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Missouri state university

Max was born and raised in St. Louis, and is currently living in Kirkwood with his two dogs. He stays active with Krav Maga training, weight lifting, and hiking (when fickle MO weather permits).  

Max's interest in nutrition started when he was young when his mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. She changed her approach to eating, and, through a diet filled with nourishing foods, was able to fuel her fight. To this day she remains cancer free!

Max enjoys helping clients create sustainable, healthy changes. His goal is to empower individuals to be the best version of themselves and to live their best lives. 

Max is passionate about helping people with
  • Losing weight and keeping it off
  • Preparing for bariatric surgery and supporting continued weight loss after surgery
  • Improving athletic performance
  • Preventing and managing chronic familial diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes
  • Managing GI disorders like celiac disease, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis 
  • Improving gut health and navigating food intolerances
  • Nutrition support through peri- and post-menopause

A little about Max...

Max's education
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Experience

Education

St. Louis University

- Masters of Dietetics Medical Nutrition Therapy

Experience

Nutrition Assistant, St. Louis, MO

Inpatient Dietitian, St. Louis, MO

- Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Fontbonne University

Mariah is a proud dog mom of three. She loves being active by biking along the Katy Trail, hiking in national parks, and strength training and her other hobbies include traveling and drinking cold brew coffee. Mariah also considers herself a macaroni and cheese connoisseur and is actively looking for the world’s best! 

Mariah has a strong passion for motivating others to reach their goals and providing recent, evidence-based nutrition information to her clients. Mariah's favorite part of her job is creating lasting relationships and helping her clients create life-long healthy habits. 

Mariah is passionate about helping people with:
  • Learning and navigating Intuitive Eating  
  • Healing your relationship with food 
  • Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) 
  • Pre/peri/post-natal nutrition  
  • Living a healthier lifestyle for your family 
  • Weight management without dieting 
  • Chronic disease prevention & management – diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease 

*Mariah is not taking new clients at this time

A little about Mariah...

Mariah's education
&
Experience

Education

Fontbonne University

- Masters of Arts in Health Advancement and promotion

fontbonne university

- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics

Serv safe

- Food Protection Manager Certification

Experience

BJC Community Health, st louis, mo

Fontbonne university's pediatric counseling and education program, st louis, mO

Hancock place school district, St. Louis, MO

WiC nutritionist, St louis, mo

Alex H. is an avid reader who will stay up way too late to finish the book she's reading. You can usually find her spending time with her husband and their cats, attempting to DIY some home decor, or trying out a new restaurant.

Alex is a firm believer that you don’t have to cut out the foods you love in order to reach your goals - all foods can fit into your diet! 

Alex H is passionate about helping people with
  • Vegetarian nutrition
  • Weight management
  • Improving gut health using the GI Map test
  • Identifying and correcting hormone imbalances using the DUTCH test

*Alex is not taking new clients at this time

A little about Alex H...

ALex H's education
&
Experience

Education

Fontbonne University

- Masters of Arts in Interdisciplinary Health Communication

Radford University

- Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Chinese Language minor

Certified Personal Trainer

Serv safe

- Food Protection Manager Certification

Experience

The fit and food connection, St. louis, MO

BKJ people's health centers (WIC department), St. Louis, MO

Spin instructor, Radford, VA

Adjunct professor at Radford University

Nanette is our client advocate and is your go to person for everything except diet advice. She will answer your questions, check your insurance coverage and get you matched with the right dietitian for you. 

Nanette enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking and biking with her husband. You can also find her hanging out with friends and family. 

She believes each person has their own story and is truly unique. She is a passionate advocate for our clients!

A little about Nanette...