About Jen Vitry, DCN(c), CNS, LDN - Wellness Consultant
After a fulfilling forensic science career and running my firm for 13 years, I embarked on a transformative journey. I earned a Master's in Clinical Nutrition & Integrative Health with an Herbalism minor, and my passion for holistic healing led me to pursue a doctorate in Clinical Nutrition. During my demanding career, where I worked on death row cases and assisted numerous traumatized families during trials and hearings, I battled multiple medical conditions that necessitated a daily regimen of innumerable prescriptions. Unfortunately, these medications eventually led to gastroparesis, paralyzing my stomach. Even consultations with leading experts from the American College of Gastroenterology couldn't pinpoint the cause, and they proposed surgery to implant a stomach pump, stating that my stomach might never function properly again.
Driven by the belief in natural solutions, I sought out a Naturopath who offered the advanced labs I now provide to clients. Together, we identified food sensitivities and toxins as the culprits. Following a comprehensive protocol involving specific dietary adjustments, detoxification, and lifestyle changes, I achieved a complete recovery without surgery. I could discontinue all medications, regain full functionality, enjoy activities like hiking and playing basketball with my son, and reclaim my focus, energy, and mental clarity that had eluded me for five years.
This life-altering experience compelled me to transition from my previous career and embark on a path in holistic health to help others attain similar results. Many individuals grapple with conditions, relying solely on surgical procedures and medications for answers. The community must recognize that there are ways to uncover the root causes and implement natural solutions. I empathize with those facing the prospect of surgery and ongoing deterioration with no apparent alternatives, and I want them to know that there is hope for reclaiming their lives.
Education
- Doctorate of Clinical Nutrition candidate (DCN), Notre Dame of Maryland University - 05/2025
- Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) -Board of Certified Nutrition Specialists (BCNS)
- Licensed Dietetic Nutritionist (LDN) - Maryland, Washington
- Master of Science (MS)- Clinical Nutrition & Integrative Health, Herbalism , Maryland University of Integrative Health
- Reiki Master- Usui Shiki Ryoho - lineage of Dr. Mikao Usui, Dr. G. Love.
- BA, Tulane; Forensic Science Certifications
Affiliations
- Nutrisense, Inc., Consultant
- American Society for Nutrition (ASN)
- American Nutrition Association (ANA)
- American Herbalist Guild (AHG)
- Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine (AIHM)
- National Association of Nutrition Professionals (NANP)
- American Holistic Health Association (AHHA)
- American Academy of Forensic Science (AAFS)
Presentations
- Month Community Health Sessions w/ Tulane's FIT Clinic
- Integrative Nutrition Approach for a Complex Multi-Condition Client: A Case Report; Integrative Functional Medicine Annual International Conference, 05/2024, Vegas
Success stories
- I helped a Type 1 diabetic diagnosed with Lupus pursue her dream of attending agriculture school. After four months of collaboration, her Lupus diagnosis was withdrawn by the doctors at Mt Sinai given the reduction in symptomology and improvements.
- Another individual dealing with EDS, UC, ADHD, and chronic fatigue identified the root causes of her health issues through functional medicine testing. Together, we addressed her gut health & food sensitivities, reduced her toxic load, and improved her methylation. As a result, she returned to work, established a meal plan, and regained her ability to enjoy family activities and travel.
- One of my clients struggled with bipolar disorder and recurrent UTIs. After tests and collaboration with her specialists, we discovered that she actually had hyperthyroidism. With proper treatment, her mood stabilized, her immune system balanced, and she received a new diagnosis of depressive episodes NOS, requiring only an SSRI at 40 mg. She was able to return to work and rebuild her relationship with her boyfriend.
- Multiple clients have found natural supplement solutions and made lifestyle modifications to address their ADHD, eliminating the need for amphetamines.
Vitry Wellness Clinic Model
We aim to optimize your health and support symptom reduction through natural means. Tracking down those systemic anomalies is our job—and we do it with precise, advanced testing to help expedite natural solutions to upgrade your life. Our bodies function on cycles and appreciate seasons. Very specific changes to the diet with additional foods, protein adjustments, or a new herbal remedy can sometimes be the simple answer to life anew.
In this holistic practice, we take the whole individual -- physical, mental & spiritual-- when considering symptoms and chronic conditions. We look at core imbalances, lifestyle, biomarkers, and metabolic pathways/ networks through our personalized nutrition care practice. Integrative healing begins and ends with the individual as a whole. Good health leads to boundless rewards.
We offer a collaborative approach, working alongside a team of counselors and a massage therapist, tailoring services to meet each client's needs. Depending on the package chosen, clients may benefit from the expertise of an ADHD counselor or receive specialized nutrition support. We conduct thorough assessments and provide ongoing follow-ups. Our dedicated team diligently executes the customized action plan, ensuring individuals achieve positive life changes.
* See our Instagram for fermenting, wild-crafting, and recipe ideas. THIS FALL: community health classes, herbal products and creative cooking classes and discussions on healthy lifestyle, organic gardening, meal planning with some community building.
Functional Medicine
Functional medicine is a progressive health application utilizing a bio-chemical systems approach to identifying and addressing the root cause of disease. The Institute for Functional Medicine provides education and meal plans geared to foster support for body system breakdowns and whole-body recovery. We can utilize many of the IFM's meal plans and we embrace the IFM's guidance.
Lab Work
We offer testing that can identify nutrient deficiencies through organic acid tests, microbiome imbalance through GI mapping, along with testing for food sensitivities, candida, hormone imbalances, and toxins such as mold or heavy metals.
We also offer nutrigenomic testing for genetic SNPs such as COMT and MTHFR. These sophisticated tests can help us uncover sources of dysbiosis or chronic symptoms and provide quick insight to potential solutions. Our goal is to identify places where specific foods or lifestyle adjustments would be best placed for your optimal health!
Vitry Wellness provides holistic remedies and consultations across New Orleans, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Seattle.
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