Jennifer Derfel

Jennifer’s inspiration to become a registered dietitian began at a young age. She was surrounded by family members struggling with weight issues and yo yo dieting. This was a stark contrast to her own lifestyle. Jennifer was a dancer through her young adult years, where she prioritized nutritious eating to optimize her performance. She also had a profound curiosity for the natural sciences and human anatomy. Realizing she can combine all of her interests and hopeful to help her family improve their health, Jennifer decided to pursue an education and career as a Registered Dietitian. She began as an Intern at Joy Bauer Nutrition and received her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Nutrition from Ithaca College. She then moved on to becoming a Dietitian’s Apprentice under the mentorship of Leslie Anders MS, RDN, CDN. They remain close colleagues to this day. Jennifer received her Master of Science in Nutrition and completed her Dietetic Internship through Lehman College, with on site learning through Montefiore Medical System in the Bronx. Since graduating, Jennifer has spent over six years as a Clinical Dietitian in long term care/ skilled nursing facilities. Wanting to focus on the one-on-one experience and helping others in her community, Jennifer launched her private practice in 2021, which is her true passion.