About Jill
Nutrition Experience
Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Jill has over 20 years of experience as a practicing RDN (registered dietitian/nutritionist). She is also licensed in the state of Connecticut.
She graduated cum laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and completed her Dietetic Internship at St. Joseph's College in 1998. Today, Jill offers Private and Group Nutrition Counseling focusing on Intuitive Eating. She also works at Matulaitis Nursing Home. Jill will help you create peace with food and improve your relationship with eating through compassion and understanding in a non judgmental manner. She is HAES (Health At Every Size) aligned, with a weight neutral approach to eating and health. She is currently furthering her education to become a Certified Intuitive Eating Registered Dietitian.
Yoga Experience
After teaching group fitness in college, Jill made the transition to yoga instructor. She has been guiding groups and individuals from ages to 2 to 102 years in the practice of yoga for over 20 years. Jill meets her clients at their skill level, helping to make them feel comfortable and at ease. Students are encouraged to practice and move at their own level. Her warmth and humor help to build relationships where her students thrive. Most importantly, students will feel good about themselves after class. She has created two kids yoga teacher trainings for ages 2 to 7 years old and 8 to 13 years old. If you love yoga and kids, then the MYNT Kids Yoga Teacher Training is for you! Check out the Testimonials Page to hear what people are saying about Jill’s MYNT Kids Yoga Teacher Training!
Jill's lists of yoga certifications and trainings include:
200 hour yoga certification at Samadhi Yoga in Manchester
Vinyasa Flow with Shiva Rae training
Prenatal Yoga certification at Kripalu
Creative Yoga and Movement for Children at Kripalu
Next Generation Kids Yoga training
Kripalu Yoga in the schools' training
Every Kid’s Yoga, Teaching Yoga to Children with Special Needs
Childlight Yoga and Mindfulness for Children
Next Generation Yoga Advanced Kids Yoga Teacher Training
Jill is currently available for virtual sessions for the safety of all.