making nutrition and movement simple and effective for you

Your habits your health

My Philosophy

Hi! I’m Jenessa. I am here to help you improve your health.

I believe your daily health habits should address your unique needs and be sustainable, effective, and practical for your life. Health habits are small investments in your long term health and happiness. Like any investment, the greatest benefit is the compounding returns of repeating small habits over time. Small changes have the power to transform your health!

This can be achieved without costly specialty Functional Medicine testing, but rather with basic biomarker assessments and a layered approach to changes that serve your needs.

Healthcare providers commonly advise exercise and dietary changes to address any number of health conditions—but often without any clear guidance. I am here to guide and support you with changes that will get results.

Let’s Improve Your Health Together

I guide individuals to improve their blood sugar, cholesterol, blood pressure, digestive problems, hormone imbalances, fatigue, autoimmune diseases and more. Even if you don’t know why you’re not feeling your best, I am here to help you find solutions.

Together, we assess your current state of health to determine practical and effective strategies tailored to your individual health needs and goals.

client testimonials

  • Jenessa is amazing. She is non judgmental and easy to talk to. She provides detailed follow up summaries that are easy to follow and have great suggestions. Jenessa is a book of knowledge, for most things she knows the answer, but if she doesn't she will research it and provide the sources of where she found the information. I always feel so much better after one of our sessions. Most of all she is very patient and kind. S.G.

  • Jenessa is an absolute lifesaver. She has been working with me to create a health plan for my chronic illness for two years. She’s an active listener, extremely thorough and careful based on my specific needs. M.A.

  • Jenessa is hands down THE best nutritional/health advocate. I have never received such excellent advice from anyone in that role before. I’ve learned so much about food and how it interacts with our bodies. It’s clear she does extensive research on each subject. She answers every one of my questions in a way I can understand. A.O.

  • From the very beginning Jenessa has been an unparalleled guide in my personal health journey. Either by confirming my already existing choices and path, or by offering a better solution or new way of doing things in a way that has felt like a two way conversation. She has been an excellent resource to call on when making changes or trying new things out, she's always been there when I needed her and her professionalism has been consistent and greatly appreciated. Chandler

  • I appreciate all your help truly in helping me continue to take control of my health and understanding my body! S.E.

  • Jenessa is awesome and I really love working with her. 9/25/2023

  • Jenessa is great. So personable. Good follow-up. Good ideas for self care. Such a pleasure to work with her. 1/15/2024

  • Jenessa is wonderful. She is caring and listens to what I have concerns with and offers suggestions. She also provides resources that relate to my health needs. 2/20/2024

  • Jenessa is smart and very caring. 2/26/2024

  • Jenessa spent a lot of time with me and thoroughly answered my questions. 3/25/2024

  • Jenessa is an amazing asset. She has a wealth of knowledge at her fingertips and tailors it all to my needs. 4/15/24

my services

Self Health Assessment

We begin by assessing your needs. You share your subjective experience of your health journey in conversation and a symptom-specific questionnaire. I review an extensive selection of current biomarkers for objective information on the state of your health. I use both sources of information to outline top concerns and our order of priorities going forward. You receive a comprehensive guide based on our discussion.

Strategy Sessions

Strategy Sessions are 30-minute sessions for personalized dietary and lifestyle strategies. These sessions provide actionable strategies for improved health with real-world guidance and troubleshooting. For ongoing support, accountability, and lasting change, consider a bundle of Strategy Sessions in 4-Packs or 8-Packs with bundled savings.

State-of-the-Human

This is a comprehensive re-assessment that answers the question “Where am I now?” Repeating symptom questionnaires and testing biomarkers will show us how effective your efforts have been as well as which concerns need the most attention at this point. I recommend repeat assessments after three months of implementing health strategies.

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About Me

It took nearly two decades to find answers to my own health issues. I felt lost and misunderstood by a wide variety of healthcare providers. It was when I took a research-based approach to nutritional biochemistry, understanding biomarkers, and changing my diet and daily habits, that I began to thrive.

I earned a master’s degree in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, trained in health coaching with Precision Nutrition, and continued my education with additional training through Metabolic Fitness. I have served residents of Deschutes County for five years.

I am passionate about using my training and experience to help others through effective and sustainable strategies to improve their health.

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Get In Touch

(541) 203-3840

jenessa@selfhealthstrategies.com

Appointments

Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm

Fridays and other hours by request