Jessica Ries

Jessica’s interest in nutrition started when she was in college, training for her first marathon. She studied nutrition and dietetics at Central Michigan University, where she later completed her accredited internship before passing her board exam. She has been practicing clinical nutrition in the skilled nursing setting for over 12 years, covering several chronic diseases using medical nutrition therapy. She also has experience in coaching cross country and track and field, as well as providing nutrition counseling for athletes to include runners, gymnasts, wrestlers, and football players. She is a mother of two, and understands the difficulties with balancing meal planning, staying active, and everything parenting involves. Jessica is also a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM.