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About the Dietitian
Joy P. Teston received a B.S. degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Clemson University and graduated at the top of her class in the Augusta Area Dietetic Internship. She has worked in clinical settings at University Hospital in Augusta, Georgia and Durham Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. She has several years of experience as a dietitian in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation at Durham Regional Wellness Institute in Durham, N.C. where she met with clients for individual counseling and taught group nutrition courses. In addition, she has worked with Central Florida YMCA meeting with clients for individual counseling and teaching weight management classes. She is certified in Adult Weight Management treatment. Joy has a passion to help people of all ages take charge of their health and improve their quality of life. |
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Joy P. Teston, R.D., L.D.N. is a Registered and Licensed Dietitian who meets with clients for individual nutrition counseling at Journey’s Fitness and Wellness, Inc. During these counseling sessions, she addresses each client’s nutrition and wellness goals and designs a nutrition plan. She takes your health history, medical diagnoses, and lifestyle factors into consideration to tailor a nutrition plan to meet your specific needs. It can be a challenge to eat a healthy and balanced diet with today’s hectic pace, but Joy can design a plan especially for you that is not only practical but easy to implement.
| Nutrition Services Available |
| Joy is trained to meet with clients and design nutrition plans for: |
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Wellness nutrition |
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Cardiovascular disease |
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Diabetes |
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Weight loss for both children and adults |
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Cancer |
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High Blood Pressure |
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Osteoporosis |
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Food Allergies |
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Digestive diseases |
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Weight gain |
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Athletic performance |
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Pregnancy/Breastfeeding |
If you have been diagnosed with any of the conditions listed above, you will need a written referral from your doctor for nutrition counseling.
| Initial Nutrition Evaluation/Counseling |
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a computerized nutrition analysis of your 3-day food record |
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individualized meal plan with sample menus designed to fit your lifestyle and specific health needs |
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a one hour consultation where we review your analysis, meal plan, and set goals |
During your consultation, we will discuss ways to correct nutritional deficiencies and excesses to maximize your health. We will also discuss behavior modification strategies and set goals to help you make lasting changes in your eating habits.
Follow-up Nutrition Counseling Sessions
These 30-minute follow-up sessions provide critical nutrition teaching/coaching you will need to be successful in achieving your long-term goals. We will problem solve and provide additional nutrition strategies to fit your specific lifestyle demands
Nutrition Counseling Packages
Nutrition counseling packages include multiple follow-up sessions ideal for clients desiring nutrition coaching for weight loss and managing medical conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
| Corporate Nutrition Classes |
| Joy is available to come and teach the following nutrition classes at your workplace: |
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Healthy Eating on the Run |
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Eat to Beat High Blood Pressure |
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Heart Healthy Living |
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Healthy Dining Out Strategies for the Business Traveler |
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Building Strong Bones: Maximizing Nutrition to Prevent Osteoporosis |
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Building Healthy Kids |
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Nutrition for Optimal Health During Pregnancy |
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