Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Liz Snyders is a Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) providing compassionate care to families looking for breastfeeding and pumping support.
She is a graduate of the University of California-San Diego’s accredited Lactation Consultant program and has clinical experience providing both inpatient and outpatient lactation support to families in Colorado Springs.
Liz is originally from Chicago, IL with strong family ties to Poland. Fun Fact: Liz speaks Polish!
Mara Heiden is a lactation professional, birth doula, and photographer. She started her journey in birth and lactation three years ago. She graduated from University of California San Diego’s Lactation Consultant program, with the required education hours and hands-on lactation training. She is currently an IBCLC and a double-certified birth doula.
Her background is in infant and child development, and she holds a graduate degree in Elementary Education. She is also a sleep consultant, concentrating in biologically normal and attachment-based infant and toddler sleep. She is passionate about holistic birth, infant feeding, and documenting the beautiful process from birth to postpartum through photography.
Mara spends her free time homeschooling her kids, traveling, and painting.
Camille is a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her dietetic internship at Teachers College, during which she gained clinical and private practice experience. She worked with a variety of patients and clients including women in their pre and postnatal life stages, collegiate athletes, teenagers suffering from eating disorders, and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. In her previous life, Camille completed her undergraduate studies in Finance and worked in corporate finance at General Electric for 4 years, before following her true passion for nutrition.
Camille believes in the power of lifestyle changes to optimize health, not only to treat conditions but also to reduce risk factors. Camille counsels from a food-first, diet-free and holistic approach. She will work with you to understand your background, health goals, and overall lifestyle to then personalize recommendations.
Camille is a Registered Dietitian with her Master’s Degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She completed her dietetic internship at Teachers College, during which she gained clinical and private practice experience. She worked with a variety of patients and clients including women in their pre and postnatal life stages, collegiate athletes, teenagers suffering from eating disorders, and individuals with comorbidities such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure. In her previous life, Camille completed her undergraduate studies in Finance and worked in corporate finance at General Electric for 4 years, before following her true passion for nutrition.
Camille believes in the power of lifestyle changes to optimize health, not only to treat conditions but also to reduce risk factors. Camille counsels from a food-first, diet-free and holistic approach. She will work with you to understand your background, health goals, and overall lifestyle to then personalize recommendations.
Francesca Alfano, MS, CDN, CNS, IFNCP is a board-certified functional medicine Dietitian-Nutritionist. She holds a master's degree in Nutrition and Integrative Health, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist®, and has received advanced training in functional nutrition from the Integrative and Functional Nutrition Academy.
Francesca helps women who are struggling to lose weight implement simple, sustainable food and lifestyle habits so they can support a healthy metabolism, balance hormones, increase energy levels, improve fertility, and permanently lose weight without counting calories or following restrictive diets.
Unlike traditional diets, Francesca uses an individualized functional medicine and culinary nutrition approach to help each client build lifelong healthy habits so they can confidently nourish their bodies in a delicious and satisfying way.
In her career, Francesca has helped thousands of clients reach their goals and adopt healthy eating habits leading to long-term weight loss and improved health outcomes. Francesca has been featured in Well + Good, Shape, Women’s Health, and SportsIllustrated, among others.
CREDENTIALS
Certifications and Professional Organizations CertifiedNutrition Specialist (CNS) Certified Dietitian Nutritionist ( CDN) -NY and CT Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified Practitioner (IFNCP) CertifiedHolisticHealth Coach Member of the American Nutrition Association Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Member of the Institute of Functional Medicine
Kelli Gray, FNC, is a Certified Functional Health Counselor with a passion for real food, movement, and the most important part, in her opinion, The Joy Part. She believes that joy is a vital component of any healthy lifestyle and incorporates this philosophy into her work with clients.
Kelli completed her training through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) and Full Body Systems Certification training through Functional Nutrition Lab, both of which are accredited by the National Board of Health Coaches.
Kelli helps clients find joy in the process of creating a healthy lifestyle. She works with clients to identify their unique goals and challenges, and provides support and guidance to help them achieve lasting, sustainable change.
Kelli lives in Midway, Utah with her husband and 2 children. She loves hiking, biking, and exploring the great outdoors. She is a lifelong learner and is constantly seeking out new information and insights to help her clients and community live healthier, happier lives.
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!
Alenka Ravnik is a passionate advocate for food-as-medicine philosophy and is an integral part of the practice, collaborating with Dr. Barbieri on patient care for over 15 years. An international expert in the field of integrative nutrition, Alenka helps make food an essential part of health through personalized, realistic and long term, sustainable advice and support. Working together, Alenka and Dr. Barbieri are helping women achieve and maintain their gynecologic, metabolic and hormonal health in an effective, compassionate, and natural way.
Originally from Argentina where she completed a Master's degree in Nutrition at the University of Buenos Aires, Alenka's additional deep experience ranges from providing personalized nutritional advice to population-level educational programs through her past work with Mount Sinai Medical Center and AstraZeneca. Today, Alenka is an expert in the field of individualized nutrition, anti-inflammatory diets, glucose/blood sugar and nutrient deficiency management.
Tillie holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science from the University of Maryland, laying the groundwork for her journey into the dynamic realm of health and wellness. Her academic pursuits led her to attain a master’s degree in Integrative Health and Clinical Nutrition from the Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Focusing on mindful eating and hormone health, Tillie has honed her expertise within the nutrition field, driven by a deep-seated commitment to empowering individuals on their wellness path. Her approach emphasizes fostering heightened awareness and a profound connection with one's body, guiding her clients towards holistic well-being.
In addition to her academic accolades, Tillie is a certified yoga teacher, seamlessly integrating the mind-body connection into her practice. Beyond her professional endeavors, she finds fulfillment in dance, culinary arts, creative expression, and immersing herself in the serenity of the great outdoors.
Elle Bernardo is Health Meets Wellness’ Registered Dietitian, and has been working in chronic disease and weight management counseling for most of her career. With seven years of experience in the field, she is committed to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized nutrition guidance.
She has supported clients facing various medical conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, autoimmune conditions, eating disorders, and hormonal imbalances. Her counseling style is supportive, approachable, and non-judgmental while empowering her clients to integrate nutrition and wellness practices into their daily lives.
Bernardo completed her Dietetic Internship at Rutgers School of Health Related Professions. During this time, she gained valuable experience in providing Medical Nutrition Therapies for a wide range of illnesses and diagnoses under careful supervision. She has a Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine at the University of Western States.
MTSU BS General Science for Education, Minor Secondary Education
About Jerry
Born and raised in Pulaski, TN, but moved to Nashville in 2021. I was previously a high school teacher (chemistry, physical science, biology, health, PE, strength and conditioning) and football coach. I decided to transition into strength & conditioning because I felt like I could help people who were trying to improve themselves.
Personal Philosophy
All people/bodies have the capability of being strong and resilient. I believe in challenging clients in order to improve from whatever state they are in and develop a lifelong mindset of continued improvement and progression.
Greatest Success
I always enjoy when clients experience success regardless of how trivial it seems. Assisting people in building confidence in themselves.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitour Certified Group Exercise Trainer, Bachelor of Science Nursing
About Deb
Deb has over 25 years of in-hospital experience as a registered nurse. She has taught group fitness at Burn Boot Camp and has been a Personal Trainer for 3 years.
Why Deb Was Drawn to the Health and Wellness Industry?
I have been a fitness enthusiast for most of my life. This passion increased as I embarked on my nursing career. Working with so many sick patients, I became focused on doing whatever I could to increase their quality of life. I found through Personal Training I could approach wellness from a point of health rather than sickness and still focus on helping people to increase their quality of life.
Deb's Eexpertise
Deb focuses on holistic wellness and taking a client's goals and creating a fun and challenging workout. She incorporates strength, mobility, HIIT and balance work.
What to expect when working with Deb?
First and foremost, I want to provide you with a great workout. I want to help you reach your fitness goals in a fun and engaging manner. This is your time and commitment and I feel privileged to explore this fitness journey with you.
Deb’s Favorite Quote / Mantra
"Fitness is a journey, not a finish line, embrace it."
Fun Faces About Deb
Deb is an avid trail runner, running 5-6 trail races a year. (She just finished a 6-hour race and accumulated 19 miles!) She has also run over 25 Obstacle Course Races including Spartan Trifecta weekends with three races in 2 days! Hiking, kayaking, anything outdoors – She loves it!
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