MY Mission

Welcome to 5 Elements Nutrition! My friends and family call me Jenn. I am blessed with two beautiful daughters and am happily married to my incredible husband, Drew. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, I earned my bachelor's degree from Louisiana State University. Later, I moved to Houston, Texas for graduate studies at Texas Woman's University, where I obtained my Master of Occupational Therapy degree. Additionally, I had the opportunity to study under Dr. Henry Ealy and graduated from The Energetic Health Institute with a certification in Holistic Nutrition.

For two decades, I worked as an Occupational Therapist, helping adults and children regain function after acute injuries and illnesses. I spent the majority of my career working in an acute hospital setting with infants and children diagnosed with significant developmental delays and feeding difficulties. This led to my increased interest in nutrition and in particular holistic nutrition.  

What I noticed over the years was that the majority of the infants and young children I cared for had significant food allergies or sensitivities, even as newborn infants. How could this be? In addition, many also had skin issues, gut issues, developmental delays, picky eating, and failure to thrive. These observations led me to explore holistic health to understand WHY these issues were so prevalent. The conclusion I reached is that human bodies are not akin to machines composed of separate, isolated parts. Instead, we are complex, multidimensional beings with interconnected components, and our treatment should mirror this reality. 

Learning about nutrition and wellness goes beyond merely adjusting your diet and incorporating vitamins. Collaborating with me involves a thorough exploration of your health history and daily intake to uncover the underlying reasons. It's about forging links between nutrition and lifestyle to optimize your well-being and performance. I want to teach you how to understand how to listen to your body, so YOU know how to heal it, and trust in yourself. 

When I am not deeply engrossed in all things "crunchy" as my kids say, I can be found attending a live concert with my hubby, taking a walk with my dog, enjoying a Pilates class, attending church on Sunday mornings, cheering on my kids at their sporting events, watching a Hallmark movie, grocery shopping at HEB, or rooting for my beloved LSU Tigers.