Jessica Genel-Palavicini, RD

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Background

I was born in San Diego, California, but I grew up in Tijuana, Mexico. Knowing different cultures and ways of life has been a big part of my adult stage. Traveling opened up my mind to different ways of thinking and traditions regarding food. I studied a Bachelor’s in Nutrition in Guadalajara, Mexico. I had the opportunity to do an academic exchange in Melbourne, Australia for one year. Upon returning to Mexico, I continued with my internship in the capital of the country. Over there I met many people who inspired me to continue expanding my knowledge, so I got a scholarship to study at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. I studied a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition and obtained a certification to become a Registered Dietitian and be able to work in the USA and Canada. Today, I help people prepare for Bariatric surgery physically and mentally through nutritional consultations. I have always been passionate about this topic and completed my Bariatric Counseling Certification.

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Approach

"I chose to become a Registered Dietitian because I was interested in the healing power of food. My goal is to generate a positive impact on individuals who want to change their lives, by creating healthier habits. I work with an intuitive eating approach and teach individuals to listen to their hunger cues and learn to respond them. My practice is a judgment-free space where individuals can be understood and be themselves. Finding motivation, nutrition education, relief and above all, health."

Specialties

Gut Health
Diabetes
Autoimmune
Bariatric
Celiac
Colitis
GERD
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
IBS
Kidney Disease
Cancer / Oncology
PCOS
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Vegan & Vegetarian
Weight Loss
IBD

Modalities

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Meal Planning
🍴
Intuitive Eating
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Accountability
💬
Motivational Interviewing
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FODMAP
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Elimination Diet
💞
Relationship With Food
🧘
Mind-Body Connection
💤
Sleep
🏃
Exercise
🔬
Lab Testing
⚙️
Functional
🔗
Integrative
❤️
Health At Every Size (HAES)
💊
Supplement Management
📏
Personalized Macros
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Plant-Based

Insurance accepted

Aetna, Cigna, Golden Rule, Kaiser, Optum, Oxford, Select Health, United Healthcare, United Medical Resources (UMR)

Seeing clients in

AK, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, ID, IN, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

Location

3906 C Street, San Diego, CA 92102
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AI summary of written reviews

Clients consistently describe Jane as warm, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. Many highlight noticeable improvements in their eating habits, energy, and confidence after just a few weeks of working with her.

While a handful of clients hoped for more structured follow‑up, the vast majority praise her for setting realistic goals and explaining nutrition in a way that finally “clicks.”

Overall, Jane is highly recommended for anyone looking for thoughtful, supportive guidance.

6 clients left publicly written reviews
2 days ago

Jane completely changed how I think about food. She’s patient, knowledgeable, and explains things in a way that actually makes sense.

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