Zena Duckett, RD

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Background

..Hello and Welcome! I am so glad that you are here! I am a Registered Dietitian, based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have a passion for both food and nutrition. I pursed my love for food and nutrition when I double majored and received a Bachelor of Arts degree and Bachelor of Science degree in both Culinary Arts and Culinary Nutrition, respectively, with minors in Leadership and Biological Studies from Johnson & Wales University, in Providence, RI. Working both locally and abroad as a chef and culinary professional providing opulent experiences to clients and customers. As my passion for nutrition continued, I pursued a Master’s Degree in Nutrition Education, with a Minor in Cultural Competency from Immaculata University, in Immaculata, PA.

When not seeing patients in an outpatient setting, I work as a Clinical Dietitian at a teaching hospital. On a typical day I provide medical nutrition therapy to an array of patients who range in acuity, with varying comorbidities, requiring increased nutrient needs and diet & lifestyle education.

Believing that learning is a lifelong journey and can enhance one’s understanding of the world around us, I actively participate in courses and activities that allow me to continue to expand my knowledge. I am also a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), using my continued education to provide up to date, evidence-based education to clients.

Through experience, I believe that working together with clients is the cornerstone to successfully achieving goals. My approach is meeting you where you are, listening to your goals, and providing individualized education and motivation to help you reach those goals.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter. You can catch us outside enjoying new restaurants, traveling, listening to live music or enjoying the outdoors. Thank you for visiting my page and I look forward to working with you in the future!

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Approach

"Optimizing your health and achieving your goals is not a one-sided approach. Here at Pura Vida Nutrition LLC, I strive to meet clients where they are. Providing you with a personalized nutrition plan that considers your dietary habits, likes and dislikes as well as any cultural preferences that you may have all blended with my prior chef experience and evidenced-based research. My goal is for you to feel both motivated and educated to make the best decisions for the years to come!"

Specialties

Weight Loss
Diabetes
High Cholesterol
High Blood Pressure
Food Allergies & Sensitivities
IBS
Kidney Disease
Bariatric
General Nutrition
Vegan & Vegetarian

Modalities

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Meal Planning
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Accountability
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Motivational Interviewing
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Relationship With Food
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Sleep
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Exercise
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Integrative
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Health At Every Size (HAES)
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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Plant-Based

Insurance accepted

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

Seeing clients in

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

Location

Two Logan Square, 100 N 18th Street, Suite 324, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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Reviews
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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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