Several years ago, I felt awful, and I didn’t know why. I had brain fog, joint pain, exhaustion, and crippling anxiety. I saw numerous conventional medicine doctors, and no one could tell me why I felt unwell. And the daunting task of seeking a diagnosis was exhausting me even further. It wasn’t until I sought the help of a functional nutritionist that I finally solved the puzzle. Through her guidance, lab testing, and seeing doctors she connected me with, I finally had some answers: I had celiac disease and hypothyroidism. She guided me every step of the way with nutritional and lifestyle strategies, and it was because of her that I finally started to feel better.
During this time I also began a deep dive into the world of functional medicine through podcasts and books, and the more I learned, the more I knew that I wanted to pursue a career helping others feel their best as well.
I went on to receive my masters in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, and now see clients to help them in their journey to feeling like themselves again. I also used the skills I gained in grad school to partner with my doctors so that I could stop all the medication I was on, and I am proud to say that I feel the best I have ever felt in my entire life, all due to the functional medicine philosophy of getting at the root cause of why I felt unwell, and then targeting that root cause with diet and lifestyle strategies.
Feeling better is possible - I am living proof of that. And that is my greatest hope for you as well.
Meet Jennifer
Meet Jennifer
A Functional Nutrition Practitioner with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, Jennifer has dedicated her career to helping others optimize their wellness and improve their quality of life through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies that restore the body from within. A frustrated patient once herself, Jennifer’s philosophy that every individual deserves to feel well is the foundation for LiveWell’s compassionate approach to client care.
A Functional Nutrition Practitioner with a master’s degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, Jennifer has dedicated her career to helping others optimize their wellness and improve their quality of life through evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle strategies that restore the body from within. A frustrated patient once herself, Jennifer’s philosophy that every individual deserves to feel well is the foundation for LiveWell’s compassionate approach to client care.
Jennifer Van Santvoord, MS
Functional Nutrition Practitioner
Jennifer Van Santvoord, MS
Functional Nutrition Practitioner
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I believe that everyone deserves to live their happiest and healthiest life, and it is my greatest joy to help my clients achieve wellness.
MY PHILOSOPHY
Jennifer received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from the George Washington University and her masters degree in Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine from University of Western States. As a collegiate athlete, Jennifer learned the art of goal setting, as well as proper nutrition and exercise strategies. And as a former luxury hotel sales and events manager, she learned what it means to give the highest quality customer service. These experiences come together to form the basis of Jennifer's approach with clients: high touch, high quality guidance with your goals always at the heart of the experience.
Jennifer has lived all over the country, and uses that experience to inform how she helps her clients nationwide. Jennifer, her husband, and their three children currently live in Charlottesville, VA. Jennifer sees clients in person and virtually, throughout the country.
In addition to her private practice, Jennifer also writes about nutrition and functional medicine, and educates children and adults nationwide through speaking engagements.
When not working, Jennifer enjoys cooking, listening to great music, hiking through the Blue Ridge Mountains, reading, meditating, cycling, and lifting really heavy weights.
