Jennifer received her training to practice Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City, which is the only nutrition school integrating all the different dietary theories—combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies with modern concepts like the USDA food pyramid, macrobiotics, vegetarianism, and raw foods. She received her certification in 2010 and is board certified through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
Her passion for health and wellness began as a teen after learning about the realities of factory farming. She experimented with vegetarianism and macrobiotics, and noticed a dramatic increase in energy and effortlessly lost weight. While at college in Vermont, she found the student dining program offered little for those living a healthy lifestyle and approached the food service director with a proposal to include healthier options. Her suggestions were welcomed and vegetarian and vegan entrees were immediately introduced at each meal. In 1994, studying at UMASS Amherst she found her favorite job working at a student-run, vegetarian collective Earthfoods Cafe, cooking and baking healthy foods and serving the community.
In 1995, she attended the Scherer Institute of Natural Healing (www.schererinstitute.org), in New Mexico and obtained her national certification and license to practice massage therapy. She has worked in the health and wellness field with chiropractors, doctors, in health and fitness centers and in her private practice. She is a Pennsylvania certified Elementary and Middle School teacher and worked full-time as an educator in public and private schools for over ten years.
Jennifer lives in Bryn Mawr with her husband and their one-year old son. She loves playing with her son, cooking and baking with local, seasonal and organic foods, yoga, meditation, massage, hiking and exploring, writing, reading and celebrating life!
Testimonials
"Jennifer's personal concern and her genuine passion and professionalism have allowed me to overcome a mountain of obstacles that were affecting my daily progress and my sense of well-being. After years of dealing with ineffective physicians, it's good to see someone who is interested in true healing." Ibrahim Mahmud, Cambridge, MA
"In two weeks I lost 10 pounds!! Jen inspired me to make giant changes that were so simple, and with immediate results. What we put into our bodies effects the way we feel, and now I feel great! Jen, thank you for encouraging me to make better life decisions!" Matt, Glenside, PA
"If anyone is searching for a highly skilled professional massage therapist who has an extremely calm, caring, sympathetic and loving spirit then Jennifer Rivers is an answer to prayers!" Nancy Bazil, West Chester, PA