Specialties
- Autoimmune disease
- Bariatric surgery
- Cancer
- Celiac disease
- Crohn’s disease
- Diabetes or prediabetes
- Emotional eating
- General health
- GERD / Acid reflux
- Gut health
- Healthy aging
- Heart disease
- Heart health
- Help losing weight
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Kidney disease
- Nutrition support
- Sports & performance nutrition
- Tube feeding (EN)
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight loss medications / GLP-1s
Approaches
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Intuitive eating💛
Relationship with food🧪
Lab testing🏃
Exercise
Identifies as
- Christian
- Female
Minimum patient age
About Joanna
Nutrition has been my compass for most of my adult life. For 25 years I have practiced across hospitals, corporate wellness programs, research and private practice, bringing scientific training into everyday choices. As a Registered Dietitian with an MS and a PhD in Food and Nutrition Sciences, I blend clinical rigor with practical solutions. Based in Orono, Maine, I recharge by skiing and with weight training or HiiT workouts, which keeps my approach active and realistic for busy lives.
Approach to care
I ground recommendations in current evidence while staying warm and judgment-free. We will translate research into clear, doable steps, focusing on sustainable habits rather than short-term fixes. My care is weight-neutral and behavior-focused, attentive to the whole person including sleep, stress, and activity. I balance direct, action-oriented guidance with empathetic listening, and I prioritize education so you have the knowledge and skills to make lasting change together.
Your first session with Joanna
Our first visit is a relaxed, collaborative conversation where we review your medical history and the concerns that brought you in. We'll establish one or two short-term goals together and begin building a meal plan that fits your routines, not the other way around. You do not need to have everything figured out before you arrive. We'll leave with practical, manageable steps and a plan to adjust as we learn what works best for you.
Location
📍 Orono, Maine
Education
Ph.D. Food and Nutrition Sciences
Hobbies
Skiing, weight training, HiiT training
Licenses and Certifications
MS - Master of Science
PhD - Doctor of Philosophy
RD - Registered Dietitian
