Background
Jamala is a mother, food lover, and Registered Dietitian who developed a love for nutrition at the early age of 7 while volunteering at her family’s soup kitchen. She graduated with her undergraduate degree in Nutritional Science from Texas Woman’s University and her master’s degree from UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Coordinated Clinical Nutrition program.
Jamala has 2+ years of experience working with individuals with a variety of medical conditions. She is passionate about working with individuals who struggle with eating disorders and those with a history of chronic dieting. She believes in a fun, non-judgmental, Health at Every Size (HAES) approach. Jamala cannot wait to walk alongside you as you develop a flourishing relationship with food and your body!
In her free time, she enjoys being a mother, traveling, cooking, reading, and trying new restaurants.
Availability
Approach
"My approach is rooted in being personable, meeting clients where they are at, and cultivating an environment of honesty, fun, and motivation. Recognizing the uniqueness of each client’s intervention, I am renowned for engaging in difficult conversations, offering loving guidance, and celebrating non-scale victories. In nutritional counseling, I employ motivational interviewing, active listening, reflection, and intuitive eating."
Specialties
Modalities
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
