Jo Wesley Wellness provides full-service pediatric nutrition counseling and consulting for clients aged 1-18.

 
 
 

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CHILDREN

Ages 01-12

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At Jo Wesley Wellness, I strive to foster positive, lifelong relationships between children and food by delivering age-appropriate nutrition education in a manner that involves the entire family. By prioritizing the creation of an environment where no child feels self-conscious about their current eating habits, nutrition information is presented in an enjoyable and interactive manner. Additionally, an emphasis is placed on the importance of mindful eating. My goal is to help children develop the ability to recognize and respect their own hunger and fullness cues, preventing inadvertent overeating in their growing bodies.

It is crucial to break any patterns of shame, secrecy, and hiding that may exist—especially within the family dynamic. By removing parents from the role of the “food police” and shifting the focus away from shame and restrictions surrounding food, we will instead utilize children’s food preferences to boost their self-confidence, establish rapport, and alleviate anxiety. The Jo Wesley Wellness approach is heavily influenced by Ellyn Satter’s division of responsibility for feeding, which defines both the parent and child’s specific responsibilities when it comes to eating. The Jo Wesley Wellness experience provides parents with valuable resources, including book recommendations, grocery lists, and snack/meal ideas.

 
 

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teens

Ages 12-18

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At Jo Wesley Wellness, I strive to offer your teenager age-appropriate nutrition education that is both enjoyable and informative, enabling them to easily grasp and apply healthy eating habits in their daily lives. Your teenager will learn to become equipped with the necessary tools to become confident and capable caretakers of their own nutrition and overall well-being. Through the Jo Wesley Wellness program, teens are educated on the significance of mindful eating techniques, empowering them to understand and honor their body’s hunger and fullness cues, while encouraging enjoyable physical activities to stay active.

The Jo Wesley Wellness approach embraces the involvement of the entire family, ensuring that your teenager never feels singled out or isolated. Ultimately, I aim to diminish restrictive or rebellious attitudes towards food, while teaching teenagers how to assume control of their food choices, body, and body image, promoting self-confidence and independence.

 
 
 

 services

Nutrition Counseling

Pantry Makeover

Supermarket/Farmers Market Tours

Interactive Gardening

Hands-On Cooking Classes

 
 

 

 
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About

 

Jo is a certified pediatric and family nutritionist. A Los Angeles native, Jo is finalizing her Master of Science (MS) in Nutrition, and looks forward to continuing her education at the doctorate level (PhD). As current research proves that the majority of life-long body image and nutrition habits are formed by the age of ten, Jo is passionate about helping families understand and navigate evidence-based nutrition while guiding children and teens toward establishing a balanced, mindful connection to food that will set them up for a lifetime of positive wellness habits.

 
 
 

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jo@jowesleywellness.com