Dennis Helmer

About Dennis

Food has been a personal, ever-changing story in my life, and that curiosity is what led me to become a dietitian. I have earned my MS in Nutrition and Dietetics from Rowan University, however my academic career began in culinary school where I earned my AAS in Food Service Management from Atlantic Cape Community College. Working across clinical hospital care, research and academia, and food service management taught me to connect evidence with real-world routines. When I’m not working I’m usually cooking, doing yoga, or hunting for vinyl records, and I bring that same practical curiosity to helping you build sustainable habits together.

Approach to care

I center evidence and empathy in every conversation, blending current science with kindness so we can make changes that last. I practice through a Health At Every Size lens, keeping work weight-neutral and behavior-focused while honoring the whole person, including mental and emotional factors. We'll translate research into clear, practical steps, learn as we go, and adjust plans together so progress feels realistic and sustainable.

Your first session with Dennis

Expect a relaxed, judgment-free conversation where we’ll review your medical history and take a deep dive into your relationship with food. You don’t need answers or a perfect plan before arriving, just a willingness to explore. We’ll listen to what’s worked and what hasn’t, identify a couple of short-term goals, and leave with clear, manageable next steps we’ll refine together.

Location

📍 New Jersey

Education

MS in Nutrition and Dietetics, Rowan University

Hobbies

Cooking, Yoga, Collecting Vinyl Records

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