Nutrition and HypnoCounseling

Achieve Your Goals

Personalized Guidance for Your Health Journey

Partnering with a dedicated nutrition expert means more than just meal plans—it’s about receiving holistic, personalized support that fits your unique goals and lifestyle. From nutrition to mindset, every step is guided by professional insight that empowers you to make confident, informed choices.

Together, we’ll simplify the science, decode the confusion, and help you build habits that nourish your body, support your mental clarity, and elevate your overall well-being.

Empowering Your Whole Health Journey

I'm here to support your transformation—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Through personalized strategies tailored to your unique lifestyle and goals, I will help you cultivate sustainable habits that nourish your body, calm your mind, and energize your life.

Whether you’re exploring nutrition, hypnoCounseling, stress management, sleep optimization, smoking cessation or mindful movement, you’ll discover tools that fuel your well-being and make the process feel empowering—not overwhelming.

Let’s walk this path together toward vibrant health, with expert guidance and compassionate support every step of the way.

Foundational Beliefs:

• Nutrition should be simple and intuitive

• Food is meant to be delicious and satisfying, not boring or stressful

• Strict diets and food rules are not the solution

• Health and food are deeply personal and every individual is unique

• We don’t focus on diet alone, we focus on lifestyle and the “whole” person

• You should enjoy the journey

• YPN’s approach is individualized and rooted in intuitive eating, mindfulness, and compassion

• I will listen to you without judgement and support you wholeheartedly
  
  

Meet Joanne

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

Certified Nutrition Coach

Certified HypnoCounselor

It's so nice to meet you and thank you for stopping by.

Your Personal Nutritionist

Joanne Gordon, RDN, CNC, CH

A Little About me:

I’m Joanne, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Certified Nutrition Coach, Certified Plant-Centered Chef, and Ornish-trained dietitian with expertise in cardiac nutrition, diabetes, menopause, behavior change and lifestyle medicine.

In addition, I am a certified in HypnoCounselor – HypnoCounseling is a powerful method that helps clients break through the mental and emotional barriers that often stand in the way of lasting weight loss and overall wellness. By blending this transformative mindset work with personalized nutrition strategies, I guide individuals toward sustainable change that aligns with their goals, values, and lifestyle. This integrative approach isn’t just about food—it’s about unlocking clarity, confidence, and the inner motivation needed to thrive. It’s the most aligned path to achieving meaningful, lasting results.

With over 25 years of experience in both clinical and wellness settings, I am committed to helping clients enhance their physical and emotional well-being. My approach integrates evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies, providing personalized guidance that supports lasting, meaningful health improvements. I strive to empower individuals to make informed choices that positively impact their lives.

My culinary expertise includes working as an assistant manager for a renowned food service company. As a certified plant-centered chef, I enjoy leading cooking demonstrations and transforming recipes to help clients achieve their health goals, while continuing to enjoy their favorite dishes.

Heart disease is deeply personal to me, as it runs in my family. This connection fuels my dedication to cardiac nutrition and my passion for helping others prevent and manage heart-related conditions. As a Nutrition Element Leader in the Ornish Lifestyle Medicine Program for reversing heart disease, I have developed a strong commitment to supporting individuals with chronic illnesses and guiding them toward improved well-being.

Compassion and enthusiasm are central to my work. I take pride in building trust and creating a supportive environment that inspires clients to embrace change with confidence and excitement. My goal is to empower individuals to enhance their overall health, enabling them to lead vibrant, fulfilling lives.

About My Practice:

In my practice, I offer:

• Personalized Nutrition Counseling: Tailored to your unique needs and health goals.

• HypnoCounseling: Helping you break through barriers that have kept you from meeting your health goals.

• Preventative Strategies: Weight management, menopause and other health concerns.

• Chronic Illness Management: Expert support for various health conditions.

• Sustainable Lifestyle Changes: Guidance to help you make lasting improvements to your diet and overall wellness.

Whether you're looking to lose weight, manage a health condition, or simply feel better, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

My Philosophy:

I take a holistic approach, focusing on nurturing a healthy body, mind and spirit while addressing nutrition, emotions, physical activity, and behaviors. My work is rooted in the belief that true wellness comes from treating the whole person.

Compassion and enthusiasm are at the heart of my practice. I strive to motivate and inspire clients to make meaningful changes by building trust, understanding their unique challenges, and celebrating their successes.

Why Choose Me as Your Personal Counselor and Coach?

• Over two decades of experience in clinical nutrition and wellness.

• A comprehensive, integrative approach to health and lifestyle.

• Proven expertise in weight management, cardiac nutrition, menopause and chronic illness management.

• A compassionate and supportive partner on your health journey.

Let’s work together to transform your health and create a sustainable path to wellness!

Whether you're focused on energy, digestion, mood, weight, or overall vitality, your goals deserve a strategy that fits your life. With expert guidance and motivational support, we’ll build sustainable habits that empower lasting transformation from the inside out.

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