{"id":85,"date":"2021-03-27T18:01:07","date_gmt":"2021-03-27T18:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?page_id=85"},"modified":"2022-09-14T15:44:58","modified_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:44:58","slug":"about_us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?page_id=85","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Webster\u2019s Dictionary defines diet as \u201cfood and drink regularly provided or consumed\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

We at Simple Start Nutrition want you to enjoy eating while improving your health.\u00a0 We do not believe the on again, off again diet or latest diet trend is the best approach to healthy eating.\u00a0 We don\u2019t believe\u00a0 you should have to restrict or avoid certain food items, or feel bad about what you are eating.\u00a0 Instead, we are committed to working with you to build a customized, sustainable eating plan for your unique needs based on\u00a0your body\u2019s mental, physical and emotional well being.\u00a0 The time we spend together will allow us to establish goals and focus on your body\u2019s individual nutrition needs to assure you find joy in what you eat regularly.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Nutrition plans will be\u00a0personalized\u00a0based on your lifestyle, medical needs and personal preference.\u00a0 We will teach you how to plan meals, monitor portion size, add variety, and focus on nutrition as a whole, not individual foods. This will empower you to make the right choices for you.\u00a0 Whether you\u2019re looking for a way to manage your weight, a\u00a0heart healthy plan, trying to cut back on salt or added sugar, or just want to feel better about your nutrition, we\u2019re here to help.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

We would love the opportunity to work with you to define what it means to be healthy and collaborate on forming achievable goals that are essential to living a healthy, happy and balanced life.\u00a0 Contact us today<\/a> to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Amanda co-founded Simple Start Nutrition in 2021 with the goal to support and motivate community members on their journey to make diet and lifestyle changes while keeping it simple.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Amanda\u2019s nutrition related journey began during her time at La Salle University, which is where in 2014 she completed her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, and her certified dietetic internship <\/span>for<\/span> her to become a <\/span>Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and <\/span>Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN).\u00a0 During that period of time, she developed knowledge in clinical and community nutrition as well as food service management.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>

With her gained experience, Amanda began her career in 2015 as a Clinical Dietitian at Abington Hospital – Jefferson Health, which is where she continues to work today. Over the years she also has been given the opportunity to provide nutrition counseling at two separate medical offices in the Abington area.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Amanda specializes in developing individual plans for patients that utilize an evidence based medical approach in order to treat her patients\u2019 specific medical needs.\u00a0 She also thoroughly enjoys working with those who desire to learn about nutrition and express the willingness to make changes.\u00a0 It is her core belief that simple steps can be taken to make positive outcomes so that her patients can keep their minds and bodies happy and healthy for years to come.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Fun Facts: Amanda enjoys driving down the shore while listening to her favorite songs, trying new craft beers and restaurants with her husband, and being active by running in the neighborhood, doing yoga and gardening.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chris Henigan,
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Chris co-founded Simple Start Nutrition in 2021 in order to support clients with making smart, simple changes to their diet, so they can fuel their bodies the healthiest and easiest way possible.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Chris graduated from Long Island University with a bachelor’s degree in Biology.\u00a0 After working as a microbiologist for 2 years, she knew this wasn\u2019t the path for her. She needed to find a new path that included meeting lots of new people, exciting new research, and the ability to help others.\u00a0 Nutrition fit the bill perfectly.\u00a0 Chris graduated with her Masters in Human Nutrition from Drexel University and went on to complete her certified dietetic internship through Marywood University to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) in 2010. \u00a0 Since then, Chris has been using her knowledge to provide evidence based nutrition support in the clinical setting at Cooper University Hospital, Abington Hospital, and now Lansdale Hospital.\u00a0 Her degree in nutrition has also afforded her the opportunity to be an adjunct professor at Immaculata University and Manor College, as well as represent her field as a nutrition expert for various local new stations such as Good Day Philadelphia, CBS, and NBC.<\/span><\/p>

The experience Chris has gained over the past eleven years, and her passion for helping others, has led Chris to open a private practice so that she may help others navigate their own nutrition journey.\u00a0 It is her belief that personalized nutrition plans can be simple and healthy, and lead to positive changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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