Meet the Dietitian

Hi, I’m Jackie!

Jaclyn Jozefiak MS, RDN, CD, LDN

Registered Dietitian at Real Good Nutrition

I’m a Registered, Licensed, and Certified Dietitian Nutritionist specializing in eating disorders, disordered eating, and Intuitive Eating. I’m based in Chicago, Illinois and virtually.

Read on to get to learn more about me. I hope to meet you soon!

Jackie’s Specialties:

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    • Anorexia nervosa

    • Bulimia nervosa

    • Binge-eating disorder

    • Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder

    • Intuitive Eating

    • Disordered eating

      • Disordered eating with gastrointestinal disorders

    • Chronic dieting

    • Body image support

    • Pre- and post-natal

    • Hypothalamic amenorrhea

    • Increasing nutrient density

    • Exercise nutrition

    • Meal planning & prepping strategies

    • Grocery shopping strategies

    • And more

    • Unintended weight loss

    • Dietary analysis

      • Vegan or vegetarian diets

      • Food allergy/intolerance restrictions

      • General balanced nutrition

      • And more

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) is the use of evidence-based practice to manage and sometimes prevent chronic conditions through individualized nutrition plans. Through in-depth nutritional diagnostic, therapeutic, and counseling services, including the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of all interventions, the goal of MNT is to "move the individual along the continuum of disease management toward better nutritional health and overall well being." (Krause, 2012)

Sounds a little clinical, right? Our goal at Real Good Nutrition is to make MNT more personal. I want to start our sessions where you are today and work together to find a realistic and sustainable way for you to feel better. You won't feel like you're in your doctor's office - I promise.

Don’t see your health concern on this list? Email me here!

Meet jackie

Get To Know Me

I am a Registered, Licensed Dietitian and Health at Every Size (HAES) enthusiast with a passion for all things food and nutrition. With a firm belief that “All Foods Fit” into a balanced diet, I aim to educate, inspire, and help you positively shape your eating habits and form a better relationship with food.

My simple pleasures include sunshine, lattes, mangoes, travel, chocolate anything (literally) and spending time with my little Cavapoo, Bailey! When not enjoying those things, you can find me hiking outdoors, cooking up something delicious in the kitchen, or spending time with friends and family.

As a former passenger on the diet roller coaster and having battled with disordered eating, I’ve been in your shoes. I’ve done restriction and tried the failed quick fixes. After seeking care from a Registered Dietitian, I realized my passion for assisting others who struggle with food. I know how overwhelming it can be to navigate the endless, ever-changing nutritional information circling the web today. That’s what I’m here for.

A bit more about me.

I completed my undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison followed by my Master’s Degree and Dietetic Internship in Nutrition at Loyola University Chicago. During my 6 years of schooling, I worked alongside and learned from talented dietitians across sectors including hospitals, private practices, and various outpatient clinics. After graduation, I provided nutritional therapy at a counseling and wellness clinic, working inter-professionally with therapists to provide nutritional support to patients.

My goal is simply this: to meet you wherever you might be on your nutritional journey and create a personalized approach to help you regain confidence in nourishing your body.

Nutrition isn’t black and white, and your care plan shouldn’t be either. I take an evidenced-based, weight-inclusive approach with a focus on a practical and sustainable strategies to help you reach your health goals. Whether you are looking to feel more energized, improve your relationship with food and your body, or manage chronic health concerns, I offer a real-life game plan that always keeps you front and center.

Working together one-on-one, I hope to change the way we think about food and our bodies!

  • Bachelor of Science - Dietetics University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Master of Science - Nutrition Loyola University Chicago

  • Loyola University Chicago - Parkinson School of Health Sciences and Public Health Emphasis: Public Health Nutrition

  • Monash University - Identification and Management of Disordered Eating in Gastrointestinal Disorders

  • Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

    Dietitians in MNT Practice Group

Jackie’s Favorites

RECOMMENDED READING

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CURRENT TV BINGE

Ted Lasso

LATEST CONCERT

Hippocampus

GUILTY PLEASURE

Reality TV

COFFEE ORDER

Vanilla Soy Latte

COMFORT FOOD

Chocolate Covered Fruit

COCKTAIL OF CHOICE

Espresso Martini

FAVORITE TV SHOW

Friends

CLIENT LOVE

  • I’d highly recommend Jaclyn as your dietician. She is patient, understanding, extremely knowledgeable, an active listener and just an overall great person. Her caring and understanding nature allows you to feel comfortable in sharing your specific needs with her. She works with you to make a plan that meets those specific needs. She becomes your biggest supporter. Her ability to communicate with me even outside of our sessions furthermore attests to the high quality professional she is. I promise you, you won’t regret going to her.

    Rochelle S.

  • She helped me to understand what my body was saying it needed. She gave me back the foods I loved without the guilt. I was able to eliminate my cravings by following her suggestions on substitutes. I am feeling good about my food choices now and it's because of her guidance and knowledge of what I needed. Jaclyn is a blessing in my life, and I will always remember her. I'm on a healthy path with my food choices and I have more nutritional knowledge then I have ever had.

    Cheryl E.

  • I can say that I would recommend anyone to speak with Jaclyn and learn to eat the right foods with the greatest nutritional value that you need. This is not the "cookie cutter" eating guidance, this is a truly helpful and personalized method. Jaclyn sprinkles it all with kindness, understanding and knowledge.

    Abby N.

  • Working with Jaclyn on nutrition and diet has helped improve my relationship with food immensely.

    Claire R.

  • Jaclyn has been incredibly helpful to me. She has provided realistic, non-judgemental care that set me up for long-lasting results. She is amazing!

    Eden P.

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