My mission is to transform your life & increase your selflove

YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!

Hi! Are you looking for a significant change in your relationship with food and your body? Do you need help with balancing your eating? Are you lost in what to do to improve your health? You know about nutrition however, you can’t find a way to implement your knowledge on your daily routine. You’ve come to the right place. My name is Jessica Gallego, I am a registered dietitian and a Certified Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian (CEDRD). I currently run a private practice providing outpatient care to eating disorder patients and to the ones that struggle with other disordered eating.

I have a gender inclusive practice with different age group from children to adults. I work extensively with the client, their families and loved ones. Additionally, I have a wide experience in treating bariatric patients and other nutritional related concerns such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), heart healthy diet, and food allergies.

Everyone is Different & Has Different Needs & Experiences.

I will work with you in a unique way that is suitable for you. I hear your story and I take into consideration the following before recommending a meal plan that will transform your life and increase your selflove

Past Experience with Food

Emotional Aspect of Eating

Fears of Eating Too Much or Too Little

People's Proximity to Food

Body Image Concerns

Patient's Schedule

My Passion

My biggest passion is to help patients suffering with eating disorders, body image and weight issues, and see them flourish and succeed. The best moment in my practice is when you see patients reach full freedom from food and weight struggles. Many years of expertise had demonstrated it is possible to live a well-rounded, balance and happy lifestyle after conquering a healthy relationship with food and after making peace with their bodies. I want to share RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE.

My Goal

My goal is to guide my patients to understand their own needs and find out what, when, and how much to eat so they can change their lifestyle without ever feeling deprived.

My Expertise

I have been in private practice since 2005. Prior to and during my private practice, I had the amazing opportunity to work at one of the leading eating disorder centers in the U.S. At the inpatient facility, I developed a passion for counseling patients to eat balance and feel comfortable with food and their bodies. Over those years, I designed and led numerous groups, including those focused on emotional eating, mindful eating, nutrition education, grocery tours, and eating out.

I hold a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition from New York University and received my bachelor's degree in Nutrition from the Universidad Central de Venezuela. I am a Certified Eating Disorders Registered Dietitian through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (IAEDP) and certified in Adult Weight Management by the American Dietetic Association.

I also worked at St. Vincent's Hospital in Manhattan, providing clinical nutrition care to countless patients in need. While working in Venezuela at a state-run hospital, I helped children from low-income families achieve adequate and well-balanced meals. I frequently provided nutrition lectures to pregnant and breastfeeding women and offered nutrition education to diabetic and cardiovascular disease patients.

I have appeared on “Despierta America,” a morning show on Univision, to educate the public about eating disorders. During each appearance, I was able to raise public awareness about when to seek support, how to provide support, the struggles and signs of an eating disorder, and the importance of seeking help promptly.

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