Education & training

I earned both my Bachelor of Science and Master’s in Nutrition and Health Promotion from Simmons University. where I also completed my Dietetic Internship. I completed my Dietetic Internship and gained clinical experience at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Massachusetts. I have received a Certificate of Training for Diabetes from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I also hold a degree in education from the University of Maine, a Master’s in Curriculum and Development from Lesley College, and have taught middle school for twelve years.

Professional memberships

Jolene is a Nutrition Diversity Mentor at Simmons University and maintains professional involvement in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Availability

Jolene sees clients in-person in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and via telehealth in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Sees children ages 6+, adolescents, adults, and elders

Meet your dietitian

Jolene O’Brien,
MS, RD, LDN

Non-diet nutrition counseling with strengths in diabetes, intuitive eating, digestive health, and medical nutrition therapy.

Hi, I’m Jolene (she/her), a registered dietitian who follows a non-diet and Health at Every Size®-aligned philosophy. I prioritize conversation and collaboration so I can meet clients where they are, support gradual behavior changes, and help make nutrition care feel more practical and approachable.

With my extensive teaching experience, I am passionate about helping clients understand their health and nutrition needs without relying on shame, fear, or rigid rules. I support clients in learning about intuitive eating, building confidence with food choices, and identifying barriers that may be making change feel difficult.

My work draws from intuitive eating principles, Health at Every Size®, health promotion strategies, behavior change, and medical nutrition therapy. Each session is individualized and tailored to your medical needs, lifestyle, preferences, culture, resources, and relationship with food.

My goal is to move away from the one-size-fits-all mentality of diet culture and help you build a balanced, sustainable approach to eating and health that works in your real life.

Areas of focus

Jolene’s specialties

Diabetes nutrition

Individualized support for diabetes, prediabetes, blood sugar management, medications, meal planning, and building confidence without shame or fear-based food rules.

Intuitive eating

Support for moving away from dieting, reconnecting with hunger, fullness, and satisfaction, and developing a more flexible and trusting relationship with food.

Medical nutrition therapy

Evidence-informed care for cholesterol, blood pressure, blood sugar, chronic health concerns, lab changes, and other medical nutrition needs.

Digestive health

Nutrition support for IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, bloating, food allergies, gluten-free needs, and other digestive concerns.

Meal structure & health habits

Practical guidance for creating flexible meals and snacks, navigating grocery shopping, dining out, food access, movement, and sustainable health-promoting routines.

A personalized approach

What sessions with Jolene are like

Nutrition counseling with Jolene is structured, supportive, and personalized. Sessions help you better understand your nutrition needs while creating realistic strategies that fit your health history, preferences, schedule, culture, resources, and goals.

Reviewing labs, symptoms, and medical history

Jolene can help you understand how nutrition may connect with blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, digestive symptoms, medications, and other health concerns.

Creating realistic meal structure

Together, you can build flexible eating patterns that support your medical and nutritional needs without feeling overly rigid, complicated, or impossible to maintain.

Supporting digestive comfort

For clients with IBS, Crohn’s disease, colitis, food allergies, gluten-free needs, or other GI concerns, sessions may include symptom tracking, meal planning, gentle nutrition strategies, and coordination with your medical team.

Building confidence with food choices

Jolene helps clients feel less confused and more confident when navigating meals, snacks, grocery shopping, dining out, food labels, and changing nutrition recommendations.

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Could we be a good fit?

Who Jolene works with

Jolene may be a good fit for clients who want support with medical nutrition needs, chronic health concerns, digestive symptoms, or a more peaceful relationship with food.

Managing blood sugar with more confidence
Understanding diabetes nutrition without shame or fear
Supporting high cholesterol and cardiovascular health
Managing high blood pressure through realistic strategies
Navigating IBS, Crohn’s disease, colitis, or other GI concerns
Managing food allergies or medically necessary gluten-free eating
Fueling activity, sport, or regular movement
Rebuilding trust with food through intuitive eating
Creating more consistent and manageable meals and snacks
Making medical nutrition recommendations feel less overwhelming

Jolene’s work is especially supportive for clients who want clear, evidence-informed guidance without fear-based rules, weight stigma, or one-size-fits-all advice.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jolene provide diabetes nutrition counseling?

Yes. Jolene supports clients with diabetes, prediabetes, blood sugar changes, and other glucose-related concerns. Sessions may include reviewing eating patterns, medications, lab values, meal timing, carbohydrates, and practical strategies for managing blood sugar without rigid dieting.

Can Jolene help with diabetes or blood sugar nutrition?

Yes. Jolene can help you understand how food, movement, medication, stress, sleep, meal timing, and other factors may affect blood sugar. She focuses on realistic changes that fit your life rather than expecting perfect eating or removing entire categories of food.

Does Jolene support clients with high cholesterol or high blood pressure?

Yes. Jolene provides weight-inclusive nutrition counseling for cholesterol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health. She can help you identify meaningful, sustainable strategies while considering your current eating patterns, medical history, medications, preferences, budget, and access to food.

Can Jolene help with digestive health concerns?

Yes. Jolene supports clients with IBS, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, bloating, food allergies, gluten-free needs, and other digestive concerns. Her goal is to reduce symptoms while protecting adequate nourishment and maintaining as much food variety as possible.

Does Jolene offer intuitive eating support?

Yes. Jolene helps clients explore hunger, fullness, satisfaction, food rules, diet history, and the barriers that make trusting food or the body feel difficult. Intuitive eating support is individualized and can be adapted for clients who also have medical nutrition needs.

Does Jolene accept insurance?

CV Wellbeing participates with several major insurance plans. Coverage depends on your individual plan, location, diagnosis, and nutrition benefits. Our team can help you determine the next steps for checking your coverage before scheduling.

Where does Jolene provide nutrition counseling?

Jolene provides outpatient nutrition counseling through CV Wellbeing. Available telehealth and in-person options depend on your location and her current availability. Visit the contact or scheduling page for the most current details.

Take the next step

Wherever you are in your journey, we’ll meet you there.

Schedule an appointment with Jolene for personalized nutrition support that considers your health needs, daily life, preferences, and relationship with food.

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