Jessica Wegener, RD, CSSD, LD, LMNT
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About Jessica
I have been a Registered Dietitian Nutrionist specializing in Sports Nutrition, Disordered Eating, Corporate wellness, PCOS Nutrition, since 2003.
My passion for food and nutrition began as a young girl in Minnesota helping my mother cook for our family of six and participating in the local 4-H program. I attended the University Of Nebraska on a full scholarship for gymnastics, where I completed my Bachelors Degree in Nutritional Science & Dietetics, I then went on to obtain my RD license by completing my Dietetic Internship at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota. While in college and graduate school I worked at Husker Power Performance Nutrition in the athletic department at the University of Nebraska.
From 2004 through 2009 I worked at a prominent Eating Disorder Treatment Center, in Chandler, Arizona. I have experience working for the United States Air Force from 2010-2014 and I am currently the nutrition consultant for Athlete’s Training Center Sports Performance & Physical Therapy.
My husband and I moved back to Omaha to be closer to family after having our first child in November of 2009, and then added a second boy in October of 2012. I obtained my Certification in Sports Dietetics in 2010, since then I have had the pleasure of working with many elite, club, high-school, and masters level athletic teams and athletes.
I have a true passion for helping people develop healthy relationships with food & exercise. I believe that eating should be a joyful experience that does not control us but allows us to make easy balanced food decisions. I look forward to working with you to achieve your personal nutrition goals.
The mission of Positive Nutrition Omaha is to provide nutrition education, corporate wellness and nutrition counseling by using the ethical guidelines of The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and focusing on the positive impact of food. This includes promoting a positive physical and mental relationship with food.
Happy Eating,
LAUREN KUNKEN, RDN, LD, LMNT
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About Lauren
I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a passion for making all foods fit into a balanced and joyful life. My approach to nutrition is centered around embracing an anti-diet philosophy that promotes body positivity, balance, and individualized support. With a background in culinary arts and a commitment to helping clients achieve their wellness goals, I’m here to guide you on your journey.
A Culinary Perspective on Nutrition
My professional background bridges culinary arts and dietetics, allowing me to provide a well-rounded perspective on food and nutrition. I attended culinary school as well as pursuing my degree in dietetics. This dual background gives me a unique perspective on food, where I merge my love for cooking with my expertise in nutrition. I believe that eating should be delicious and enjoyable, not restrictive or monotonous. This culinary foundation allows me to help you explore diverse flavors, creative recipes, and practical cooking techniques that make nutritious eating a pleasure.
An Anti-Diet Approach
I’m dedicated to moving beyond the diet mentality that often leads to frustration. Instead, I focus on fostering a healthy relationship with food that embraces flexibility and enjoyment. My approach encourages you to listen to your body’s needs, honor your cravings, and find satisfaction in all types of foods. It’s about creating a balanced lifestyle where food serves as a source of nourishment and joy, rather than a set of rigid rules to follow.
Supporting Your Goals
Your health journey is personal, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. Whether you’re looking to manage a health condition, improve your lifestyle habits, or simply feel more energized, my goal is to help you reach your objectives with practical, sustainable strategies. Together, we’ll set realistic goals, explore your preferences, and develop a plan that aligns with your lifestyle and values.
Thank you for considering me as your partner in health. I’m excited to share my knowledge and passion with you and to help you achieve a fulfilling and balanced approach to nutrition. Let’s work together to make nutrition a delightful and achievable part of your life.
Warmest regards,
Lauren
Lisa Kopecky, MS, RD, LD, LMNT
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Thirty-four years ago, I made the decision to pursue a career in nutrition because of the impact I saw nutrition have all around me. Gardening, food preservation and family style dinging were influential in my youth as was physical activity. Whether it was helping in the garden or on the farm to produce food for the family, growing a human life in a pregnancy, sustaining life through human milk, healing a fracture, fighting an illness or managing chronic disease, nutrition had a profound effect.
In 1996 I started my career as a dietitian working at Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton, SD. What I loved most about this job was the variety of patients I saw. I not only saw patients recovering from surgery, but those learning to eat again after a stroke or patients manage kidney failure or the negative effects of chemo & radiation.
In 1998 I took my first sports nutrition job with the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. I was fascinated with how nutrition could impact a healthy population. To my surprise, I learned quickly that elite athletes don’t necessarily have an edge because of good nutrition. Most athletes in the collegiate space were learning how nutrition fueled their bodies much like the general population as well as learning how to accept their bodies as amazing beings.
From 2001-2011, my husband and I decided we were ready to grow our family and to do this I knew I needed a more traditional work day. I took a position with Tabitha Health Care in Lincoln, NE and spent the next 10 years exploring the world of geriatrics, rehabilitation and hospice while also participating in their corporate wellness program. While raising my young family, I was passionate about breastfeeding and feeding my family so I also taught nutrition classes and lead mom’s groups at Millworks, a free-standing breastfeeding support center in Lincoln. I very quickly made the connection between nutrition and health span and vowed to do everything I could in my own life to have the most quality possible for as long as possible.
In 2011-2018, my family relocated to Aberdeen South Dakota where my husband and I helped to open a new hospital. As the Director of Nutrition services, I oversaw inpatient, outpatient and dining services for the Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. I spent 5 years Here I also continued working with local sports teams to fuel performance.
After 7 years in the bitter cold, it was time to move back to NE. I would be returning to the University of NE to assist in the rebuilding of the Performance Nutrition program for the athletic department. Over the next 7 ½ years I would oversee nutrition for the Olympic sports, working directly with 16 teams to ensure pre-during and post practice & competition nutrition goals were met. I also oversaw the training table where our athletes ate meals around their training.
Unique to my practice is my weight neutral beliefs. Regardless of body weight, it is possible to be healthy and manage chronic health conditions. As a healthcare professional it is important to me to build relationships with my clients so that you can incorporate movement you enjoy and foods to nourish your body into your lifestyle.
I am still fascinated today by the power of the nutrients in our food to sustain, heal and grow life but more importantly support quality of life. It is this desire for quality that has continued to fuel my passion for nutrition & fitness for all.
About Lisa
Thirty-four years ago, I made the decision to pursue a career in nutrition because of the impact I saw nutrition have all around me. Gardening, food preservation and family style dinging were influential in my youth as was physical activity. Whether it was helping in the garden or on the farm to produce food for the family, growing a human life in a pregnancy, sustaining life through human milk, healing a fracture, fighting an illness or managing chronic disease, nutrition had a profound effect.
In 1996 I started my career as a dietitian working at Avera Sacred Heart in Yankton, SD. What I loved most about this job was the variety of patients I saw. I not only saw patients recovering from surgery, but those learning to eat again after a stroke or patients manage kidney failure or the negative effects of chemo & radiation.
In 1998 I took my first sports nutrition job with the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. I was fascinated with how nutrition could impact a healthy population. To my surprise, I learned quickly that elite athletes don’t necessarily have an edge because of good nutrition. Most athletes in the collegiate space were learning how nutrition fueled their bodies much like the general population as well as learning how to accept their bodies as amazing beings.
From 2001-2011, my husband and I decided we were ready to grow our family and to do this I knew I needed a more traditional work day. I took a position with Tabitha Health Care in Lincoln, NE and spent the next 10 years exploring the world of geriatrics, rehabilitation and hospice while also participating in their corporate wellness program. While raising my young family, I was passionate about breastfeeding and feeding my family so I also taught nutrition classes and lead mom’s groups at Millworks, a free-standing breastfeeding support center in Lincoln. I very quickly made the connection between nutrition and health span and vowed to do everything I could in my own life to have the most quality possible for as long as possible.
In 2011-2018, my family relocated to Aberdeen South Dakota where my husband and I helped to open a new hospital. As the Director of Nutrition services, I oversaw inpatient, outpatient and dining services for the Sanford Aberdeen Medical Center. I spent 5 years Here I also continued working with local sports teams to fuel performance.
After 7 years in the bitter cold, it was time to move back to NE. I would be returning to the University of NE to assist in the rebuilding of the Performance Nutrition program for the athletic department. Over the next 7 ½ years I would oversee nutrition for the Olympic sports, working directly with 16 teams to ensure pre-during and post practice & competition nutrition goals were met. I also oversaw the training table where our athletes ate meals around their training.
Unique to my practice is my weight neutral beliefs. Regardless of body weight, it is possible to be healthy and manage chronic health conditions. As a healthcare professional it is important to me to build relationships with my clients so that you can incorporate movement you enjoy and foods to nourish your body into your lifestyle.
I am still fascinated today by the power of the nutrients in our food to sustain, heal and grow life but more importantly support quality of life. It is this desire for quality that has continued to fuel my passion for nutrition & fitness for all.
I cannot recommend Jess and Positive Nutrition of Omaha more highly! My only regret is not starting to work with her sooner. If you are struggling with any form of Disordered Eating then get an appointment as soon as possible. It will literally change your life!
Jess has been an instrumental guide and companion on my journey. She helped identify a GI issue and referred me to a specialist for treatment. As my body has been physically healing, she’s been walking with me as I navigate the really hard part – dealing with my history of disordered eating. The work is challenging; sometimes it’s difficult to face our hard truths. But the work is worth the effort and I feel safe with Jess to do this deeply emotional self-reflection. I know I have more work to do, but I’ve never felt better and closer to having peace with my body. I am truly grateful to Jess for all she does for me.