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Find Better Health with a Clinical Nutritionist

About Me

Hi, I’m Jessica Draper, a Clinical Nutritionist

I didn't set out to become a clinical nutritionist. Like many people, I ended up here because my own health forced me to start asking questions. I became increasingly frustrated with the idea that symptom management was often the only answer. I wanted to understand why things were happening and what could be done upstream to support the body better.


In 2016, I experienced an ectopic pregnancy that resulted in emergency surgery. A week later, I developed multiple pulmonary embolisms. In the years that followed, I dealt with additional health challenges, including severe allergic reactions to medications, vascular surgeries, an autoimmune disease, and other setbacks that pushed me to learn far more about health than I ever expected.

I earned my Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition while pursuing additional training in functional and therapeutic nutrition. The areas that have always interested me most are mental health, autoimmune conditions, and the complex health challenges that don't always come with straightforward answers. I've spent countless hours reading research, studying, asking questions, and learning from both professionals and patients alike.


Today, my primary work is serving veterans and first responders through War Horses for Veterans. While I am no longer accepting private nutrition clients, my passion for health and wellness hasn't changed. This website remains a place where I can share what I've learned through education, experience, and research.


I don't believe there is one perfect diet, one perfect supplement, or one perfect answer. I do believe that knowledge matters, small changes add up, and people are often more capable to heal than they realize when given the right tools and information.


Credentials


  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at Purdue University - Graduated 2022 Summa Cum Laude


  • Certification in Plant-Based Nutrition at Cornell University - 2022


  • (MSCN) Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition at Sonoran University of Health Science - Graduated 2025 Magna Cum Laude


  • (CMWC) Certified Mental Wellness Coach, Marietta College - 2025


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