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Kelsey is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist (RDN) who specializes in counseling individuals on topics related to food, nutrition and eating behaviors. She is passionate about partnering with individuals to restore their relationship with food and believes that every person has the capacity to regain confidence in the eating process. A proponent of intuitive eating and evidenced-based, non-diet approaches, Kelsey has experience working with individuals with disordered eating including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder, as well as providing weight-neutral medical nutritional therapy for diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and gastrointestinal issues. Kelsey believes there are many ways to measure health and is dedicated to helping clients draw on their own experience in finding what supports their mental and physical well-being. Kelsey is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. Her license can be verified on their website.

Tara Zamani is a Clinical Nutritionist and holds a Masters degree in Alternative Clinical Nutrition from The University of Bridgeport in CT and she is a Certified Nutrition Specialist and a member of the CBNS board for Nutrition. She is also a Holistic Health Coach and a graduate from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. Tara utilizes Quantum Reflex Analysis testing (QRA) also known as muscle testing to find out her patient’s food sensitivities in a non invasive and pain free way at the office in addition to blood test samples. Tara strongly believes in helping the body with detoxification and resetting the body’s metabolism.

As a Holistic Clinical Nutritionist, her approach to wellness is to look at the body as whole and all areas of her patient’s lives, including diet, blood analysis, digestion, exercise, stress, hormones, sleep and nutrient deficiencies. Tara believes in healing the body as a whole and getting to the root cause of health concerns; by analyzing blood-stool-hormone-nutrient samples for each patient and providing an individualized plan for each patient based on their unique biology, history and needs.

She guides her patients by making step-by-step changes in a relaxed and enjoyable way to help them reach their current and future health goals sustainably and permanently. Through working with her patients, she discovers the best diet, food & lifestyle choices for them and she supports her patients to integrate those changes into their current lifestyle in a manner that is fun, flexible and free of self-denial. Tara sees herself as her patient’s personal advocate and her passion is to inspire her patients to create happy & healthy lives while reducing their stress, increasing their energy through a better self care regimen and were eating organic real whole foods and utilizing natural remedies for health concerns is a regular and joyful part of life.

Katie is a registered and licensed dietitian nutritionist (RDN, LDN) who specializes in counseling individuals on topics related to food, nutrition, and eating behaviors. She is a firm believer in helping others heal their relationship with food and their bodies. She doesn't believe in “good” or “bad” foods and she does not discourage the intake of certain foods or a food group. All foods can fit into your everyday life! In her sessions her goal is to help clients break free from shame around food and gain confidence in their everyday lives. Katie thoroughly enjoys meeting with her clients to focus on their holistic well-being in an empathetic and non-judgmental setting. She is a believer in meeting her clients where they are at and setting small weekly goals that lead to a healthy relationship between food, mind, and body. Katie is licensed by the State Medical Board of Ohio. Her license can be verified on this website: https://elicense.ohio.gov.

As a nutritionist with over 10 years of experience, Lisa Ackerman MS, CNS works with individuals to enhance their nutrition without confusion or crazy diets. She is board-certified and credentialed, is a nerd for school and holds a Master’s in Nutrition and is currently enrolled in a Doctoral program. Most importantly she is passionate about supporting clients through their nutrition and wellness journeys through her private practice, Well Fed Wellness. In her free time she loves any outdoor activity where she can bring snacks and her dogs.

Rachel Caylor is a Board certified Registered Dietitian and licensed by Georgia State Board . She has a Master of Science in Applied Nutrition and a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science. Her love for nutrition began early in life, shaped by a deep interest in understanding how food influences the onset and progression of chronic disease as well as overall health and well-being.

Rachel has experience in a wide range of specialties, including gut health, hormone balance, diabetes management, heart health, weight management, oncology nutrition, and eating disorders. She has experience working in acute care facilities, diabetes management and nutrition centers, and weight loss clinics, where she focused on building habits that support long-term success.

In her free time. Rachel enjoys reading, running, painting, playing the piano, and traveling to see what the world has to offer!

Fun Fact

Asian cuisine is Rachel’s favorite, and she is currently working toward learning how to cook more traditional Asian dishes at home.

Specialties

• Gut Health
• Hormone Balance
• Diabetes / Prediabetes
• Heart Health / Hyperlipidemia
• Weight Management
• Oncology Nutrition
• Eating Disorders
• Preventative & Holistic Nutrition
• Individualized Diet Planning

Fluent in:
• English

Alenka Ravnik-List brings warmth, wisdom, and decades of experience to her work as a registered dietician-nutritionist, helping our patients use food as a powerful tool to support long-term vitality, hormonal balance, and healthy aging. 

Originally from Argentina, Alenka earned her Master’s degree in Nutrition from the University of Buenos Aires. Her career has spanned continents and disciplines, from individualized nutrition counseling to large-scale educational programs developed in collaboration with institutions like Mount Sinai Medical Center and AstraZeneca.

Alenka’s expertise lies in precision and functional nutrition, anti-inflammatory eating patterns, glucose and insulin regulation, and identifying and addressing nutritional deficiencies. She plays a key role in supporting patients through hormonal transitions such as perimenopause and menopause and works closely with those using GLP-1 medications to optimize metabolic health in a thoughtful, whole-person way.

For over 15 years, Alenka has collaborated with Dr. Barbieri in a shared mission: to help women feel well now—and thrive for decades to come. Together with the rest of our clinical team, she brings a truly integrative approach to care, rooted in connection, longevity, and the understanding that food is one of our greatest allies in health.

When she's not supporting patients, Alenka enjoys yoga, Zumba, and travel. Her favorite meal? A colorful plate of fresh seafood and vibrant veggies.

Over the last decade Leona has helped thousands of people regain their health and wellbeing while meeting their goals through food first. She has been the go to nutritionist in Los Angeles for locals and families as well as Southern California industry leaders and even other practitioners and doctors seek her unique and thoughtful food as medicine approach for themselves and their patients. Leona also works with people all over the country and the world offering teleconsults.

Leona favors traditional modalities that honor the whole person and combines this approach with cutting edge functional and nutritional lab testing for the most individualized approach. She has observed that even the simplest of food and lifestyle changes can have a significant and positive effect in how a person feels in their body and mind and how it reflects in their entire lives.

Leona is a family practitioner trained as an Integrative Functional Nutritionist. She completed her training and certification in Nutritional Medicine and in Herbal Medicine through The American University of Complementary Medicine located in Los Angeles. For almost a decade Leona has trained in and has been a part of the evolution of Functional Medicine. Leona has trained through the Institute of Functional Medicine and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine with additional certification in functional endocrinology and functional lab analysis through the University of Bridgeport and taught by Dr. Datis Kharrazian of the Kharrazian Institute.

Leona is also trained and certified in Culinary Nutrition through the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. She is also certified in Nutrigenomic Medicine through Dietitians of Canada. Leona is certified as a Personal Trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. She is also a DONA certified Birth Doula and a certified First Line Therapy Practitioner. Endlessly fascinated by the power of food and the human body’s capacity to heal, Leona continues to study the latest research coming out in Nutrition Science while spending equal time in the kitchen and her local Farmers Markets. Leona helps her clients cut through the many conflicting trends and get to the heart of what is key for their own health in a practical, positive and supportive environment.

"Leona is the best health care professional I have ever consulted."

- Greta H. West Hills

"Leona is the most knowledgeable person you can find in the field of nutrition!"

- Pedro U. Los Angeles, CA

"Leona is absolutely brilliant and makes the process a truly enjoyable experience!"

- Laura L., Santa Monica, CA

"All I can say is that Leona pretty much saved my life!"

- Conrad R. Los Angeles, CA

"I wish I could have a mini-Leona with me at all times. She actually cares about her clients and their wellbeing! She is more than a nutritionist. She is a trusted partner!"

- Ziba A. Los Angeles, CA

About Mrs. Jarvis

Njeri Kai Jarvis, MS, RD, LDN, is the owner of Bear Nutrition and Herbs, or BNH Wellness, an integrative nutrition and wellness practice located in Washington, DC. Her nutrition practice covers a wide range of health issues from body composition, cardiac, endocrine and kidney imbalances to cancer and autoimmunity. She also specializes in food-sensitivity issues as they relate to ADHD, autism, mood regulation, and chronic health conditions.

 

Njeri uses a variety of functional testing methods to look for wellness potential as well as underlying imbalances upon which to target diet and nutritional programs. She uses this testing along with an extensive health assessment to develop individualized nutrition and lifestyle programs. Her desire is for her clients to realize their health potential as they create lives devoted to healthy eating and living.

 

Njeri completed her undergraduate studies at Howard University, where she majored in nutrition and dietetics. Then in 2018, she earned a Master of Science in herbal medicine at the Maryland University of Integrative Health. Njeri is a board-certified, licensed dietician with over 19 years of clinical practice experience with additional study and specialization for ADHD, autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and functional nutrition. She utilizes best practices for digestion, absorption, food sensitivities, inflammation, and immunity support. Njeri also works to improve outcomes in this area by working with people on improving sleep hygiene through lifestyle and nutritional support.

 

Contact BNH Wellness to find out how Njeri can help support you in your journey to better health!