Joanna is a competitive athlete and a sports nutrition coach.  As an athlete herself, she knows the importance of nutrition for a healthier, more fit athlete.  She understands the challenges endurance athletes have with food choices, training twice a day, dehydration, race day nutrition and time constraints.  She helps you incorporate healthier options that she has also tried herself.  If you want raw food, vegan, gluten free, balanced macronutrients needs or an anti-inflammatory plan, Joanna can help you combine the right choices for your busy schedule to help you reach your full athletic potential!

In 2000, Joanna herself developed adrenal exhaustion as a result of too much stress (physical (ironman training), mental (demanding work, new boss, new home, stolen car, etc), chemical (processed foods, smog when running and cycling) and emotional (break up of a 'perfect' relationship, new home, family issues).  Her diet consisted of Clif bars and coffee to keep her able to continue training twice a day.   But Chronic fatigue was not something for which she had prepared herself.  She had just completed her first Ironman USA triathlon in 1999 and now could hardly get out of bed, let alone walk without her heart rate spiking to 80% of max. With a change in nutrition, lifestyle and how she dealt with stresses, along with the help of her alternative physician, she was able to repair years of damage to her health caused by stress and poor eating.  (you mean Clif bars are not nutritious?)

The body is an amazing thing - it can heal from any malaise;  give it the proper tools (nutrition is one of those tools) and it will heal.  This catapulted Joanna into the field of nutrition where she now helps athletes become more healthy through changing their eating habits ad becoming aware of how they feel eating certain foods.  Some foods will make you sleepy, in a fog or just sick to your stomach while others more vibrant.

During her bout with adrenal exhaustion, she suffered from PMS, headaches, GI distress, bloating, gas, indigestion, constipation, diarrhea, hypoglycemia, gluten intolerance, reflux, fatigue, muscle aches, difficulty breathing and dehydration to mention a few.  With all these symptoms and conditions as something she has experienced, Joanna can help her clients better understand their issues and how to resolve them easier.

 Joanna incorporates all sorts of modalities including local, blood type, raw, vegan, omnivour, Paleo, anti-inflammatory and alkalizing plans, juicing and The Path To Heal to work with her clients.
 
Joanna also looks at the body as a whole including the mental, emotional and chemical stresses one may be experiencing.  She understands the needs of athletes from hydration, sports nutrition, nutrient timing, recovery meals, battling fatigue and endurance training. 
She wants to help you before you develop a similar condition!


To schedule an appointment, call Joanna at 215-272-6774.    Change your nutrition....change your life!

 

Phone and email coaching sessions are available in addition to in person (local Bucks and Montgomery county and Philadelphia area only for in-person sessions).  Credit cards and PayPal accepted.

Education and Certifications:

The Path To Heal - learn how to have a life without struggle - September 2011
Raw Food series - Vitality and Health - June 2009
Gluten Sensitivity - the new epidemic  - Metagenics, October 2008
Certified First Line Therapy^®  Lifestyle Educator - Metagenics, December 2007
The Fatigue Solution - How to identify causes of fatigue & strategies to get results - Dr. Kristi Hughes - Metagenics, March 2007
How to Use Laboratory Testing for your Clinical Practice - Carbon Based Corporation/ Crayhon Research - Reno, NV - October 2006
Restoring Patient Health Through Functional Endocrinology  - Dr. Rakowski - Metagenics, September 2006
Obesity Related Health Problems: New Understandings & New Solutions - Dr Robert Rakowski - Metagenics, April 2006
Successful Strategies for Overcoming Childhood Obesity - Kristi Hughes, MD - Metagenics, March 2006
Clinical and Sports Nutrition Technologist - INTRAFITT Academy of Allied Health Care Professionals- January 2006
Managing Women's and Men's Health Issues - Kristi Hughes, MD - Metagenics, October 2005
Sports Nutrition Supplements:  Are they harmful or helpful?  - Gatorade Sports Science Institute - July 2005
Managing the Complex Patient: Science Based Natural Therapies For the Most Challenging Cases - Metagenics, June 2005
Nutritional Consultant Certificate - Global Institute for Alternative Medicine - September 2003
American Association of Nutrition Consultants - professional member, since October 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry - Knox College - June 1987

USA Triathlon Level I triathlon coach certification - July 2007
Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics for Triathlon Coaches - PhysFarm level I - January 2008
Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics for Triathlon Coaches - Working with Elite & Amateur Athletes - PhysFarm level II - November 2008

Swimming
Paradigm for the Future I, II and III - A  revolutionary technique in swimming utilizing natural body motions and ranges.  Like pairing yoga with swimming.  -Milt Nelms - April 2004 (part of USA Swimming course offerings)
USA Swimming Level I swim coach - January 2003
US Masters Swimming and Asst Age Group Swim Coach - Germantown Academy, Ft Washington, PA - 2002-2003
American Red Cross certifications:  Water Safety Instructor, Water Safety for Swim Coaches, Adult CPR, and First Aid

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Reputable Supplements 
o       Metagenics - Medical Foods – from basic multi-vitamin to specific condition or needs
o       Ask about the LabAssist Report - it can help you really know what those blood test results really mean!
o       Astavita - concentrated carotenoid antioxidants for improved health and sports recovery
o       Cherry Pharm - a great antioxidant drink from tart cherries. Never overheated to destroy the beneficial nutrients.
o       Hammer Nutrition – low glycemic foods, drinks and gels for athletes
o       22 Day (gluten free) and Greens+ bars – food bars for snacks or training/ exercise
o       Vega Sports - an all vegan line of sports nutrition supplements

Health issues addressed with proper nutrition and analysis:

 - allergies: food and seasonal    - stress relief      - chronic fatigue/ adrenal exhaustion
- cholesterol issues     - managing diabetes and blood sugar levels   - IBS issues
- Crohn's disease   - celiac disease   - food allergies   - migraines
- PMS related issues    - weight management: weight loss or gain    - healthy nutrition
 - digestive disturbances including gas, bloating and water retention     - headaches   - detoxification 
- sports nutrition;  overall diet issues as well as race day nutrition  - chronic sinus issues  
- obesity related issues for both children and adults   - arthritis and chronic pain