Today we’d like to introduce you to Juliette Jorgenson.
Hi Juliette, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My name is Juliette – I am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, a Mat Pilates Instructor, and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). My passions intersect in whole person-centered care, nutrition science, holistic wellness, faith, and movement. I love helping individuals to feel strong and confident in their bodies, while empowering them by simplifying the complex biochemistry of nutritional science.
I grew up on the Big Island of Hawaii which, I believe, really fueled my passion for farm-to-table nutrition, farmer’s markets, and nourishment. My mother is from Europe which also impacted the deep love I have for culinary nutrition and cooking with a Mediterranean flare.
Growing up, my dad competed in many Iron Man triathlons and was a nationally ranked athlete. His grit and strength — even after a serious car accident — taught me the importance of seeing movement as a blessing, not a burden, and to never take exercise for granted.
I became a personal trainer in college, and fell even more deeply in love with fitness and nutrition. There was a point where I became very rigid in my health, and somewhat obsessive. At this point, I began taking a lot of nutrition classes and really leaning into the science — then a beautiful thing happened. I began to find healing in my personal relationship with food and my body. Through deepening my faith, growing in my relationship with Jesus, and finding that true health is not measured by calories in vs. out or the scale, I began to want to help others to find healing through nourishment and movement.
I then, with the encouragement of my professors, family and friends, set off on my journey to become a Registered Dietitian. Four years of undergrad, an accelerated Master’s, 1200+ clinical hours, and a national board exam later, I became an RD this past February!
I currently am involved in a handful of different roles. I still teach mat pilates classes and teach women strength training classes. I work full time as an inpatient clinical dietitian in the hospital — providing Nutrition Support and Medical Nutrition Therapy for complex cases in the ICU, Oncology, and other floors. I serve as a dietitian at a luxury assisted living facility in Newport Beach, and I also host the F-U Cancer podcast for patients, providers, clinicians and advocates alike. In addition to my jobs, I am in the process of opening my private practice: Fruitful Nutrition. This will be a holistic approach to health, rooted in the Fruit of The Spirit, made for everyone.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Oh, absolutely not a smooth road! I am so blessed to be surrounded by the most supportive family, mentors, friends, and my significant other who have all provided so much encouragement and light in the hard moments. My school journey was nothing short of grueling. I entered undergrad as an education major with a love for helping others — but absolutely no direction of how I would do so. By my junior year, I finally started to understand my calling. This meant taking an entire career 360 and taking O Chem, BioChem, Anatomy, MicroBio, Physio etc. all at once to still finish college on time. Then my Master’s — while amazing — was also extremely fast paced. I finished my degree and 1200+ clinical hours in 16 months, and then began studying for my CDR exam, which I am so fortunate to have passed this past Spring. The past few years of my life have been an absolute grind, but I am so grateful to have faced the fire and gotten through it all. I thank God for the blessing of education and the absolute privilege it is to be a clinician and serve others every day. It was all 100% worth it!
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
As I mentioned earlier, I am in the beginning phases of opening my private practice, Fruitful Nutrition, LLC. Fruitful began as a soft whisper on my heart. It’s a gentle calling — a soft nudge from God that I am so grateful I leaned into and listened to. It is a holistic nutrition practice rooted in the Fruit of the Spirit: “the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control” (Galatians 5:22-23). These fruit are the foundation of what I strive to bring to every patient I serve. It’s what I hope to embody as a clinician, and also, what I hope to help others to find in all aspects of their life, but especially in their relationship with food. I will be specializing in helping other women to find healing and joy through nourishment and movement, in Medical Nutrition Therapy for all chronic diseases, and especially focusing on helping patients battling cancer and those stepping into remission.
As a healthcare provider, I notice a deficit in general health care. There are prescriptions, medications, coded diagnoses to treat different conditions, but what’s missing is the deepness of whole-person centered care. I strive to meet each person with love, offer prayer, and gentle, science-backed tailored nutrition therapy. Someday I hope to merge my practice with movement and offer retreats, guided journals, and fun community events.
So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
My personal nutrition and fitness instagram @juliettejfit is a great way to reach me. If you’d like to follow along, Fruitful Nutrition can be found @fruitfulrdn. I will have a website coming soon!
Contact Info:
- Instagram: @juliettejfit
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliettejorgenson/
