Jessica Genel-Palavicini, RD
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."
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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