About Jessi

Jessi Haggerty is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Personal Trainer. She received her Bachelors of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from Boston University and completed her Dietetic Internship at Oregon Health and Science University. After working as a personal trainer for close to six years and completing her dietetic internship, Jessi took a detour on her career path to pursue a role as a Marketing Manager for Whole Foods Market, where she worked for three years before starting her private practice.
Today, Jessi specializes in helping her clients improve their relationship with food and their bodies so they can show up for what matters most in their life. Jessi is a Health at Every Size® practitioner, focusing on intuitive eating and movement, eating disorder recovery and weight inclusive medical nutrition therapy. In addition to running the practice, Jessi is the host of the BodyLove Project podcast and runs an online course for personal trainers on eating disorder screening, nutrition, and body image.
Jessi has been featured on Career Contessa, Refinery29, Men’s Fitness, Self Magazine, Women’s Health, and Fitness Magazine, and has been named an "RD to Watch" by Today's Dietitian Magazine.
Jessi currently lives in Salem, MA with her partner, Jake and her dog, Frank; the practice mascot.

“I feel free to put the energy I would have put into weight loss into activities I value, like work and parenting.”

— S.S. // Nutrition Therapy Client

what clients say:

Testimonials

“My work with Jessi has been life changing. I had been in recovery from an eating disorder for about 3 years when I met Jessi, but I was still obsessing over my body. Through her vast understanding of chronic dieting, eating disorders, and disordered eating, Jessi helped me let go of my fears and learn to TRUST my body. Her support and encouragement has made an otherwise terrifying process feel safe, exciting, and most importantly, possible. If you’re sick of viewing your body as the enemy, Jessi is your girl!”

- Meagan G.

Nutrition Therapy Client

“I got so much more than what I thought I needed when I started working with Jessi. She helped me to bring joy back into eating and life back into my workouts. I have awareness about my body now that I have never had before, which helps guide me through what my body really needs in terms of food and movement. She helped me to release some of the shame I didn't even realize I had around food, and taught me to be more accepting of the body I have today instead of the body I wish I had.”

- Julie S.

Nutrition Therapy Client

“Jessi’s comfortable and nonjudgmental approach has helped me find a really incredible balance of eating and exercising based on what works for me as an individual. I now feel so much more comfortable in my body and in the way I choose to nourish and move my body everyday.”

- Meghan M.

Nutrition Therapy Client

“Jessi liberates you from the restrictions society places on your body and your mind while providing you with the space to rebuild trust between your body and your mind. Working with Jessi has taught me lifelong lessons about what brings me peace, energy, and freedom in the choices I make for my body.”

- Charlotte G.

Nutrition Therapy Client

“The most important thing that I've gotten from this work is the freeing up of an immense portion of brain power that used to be consumed with negative body image thoughts. Learning to deal with negative body image thoughts in a constructive way rather than putting them on a loop of negativity gave me the creative energy to write a book!”

- Kerry S.

Nutrition Therapy Client

“It was so helpful to [work with] Jessi, as I strove to change my relationship with food and my body. Now, I feel free to put the energy I would have put into weight loss into activities I value, like work and parenting, and am most proud to model a healthy body image for my daughters.”

- S.S.

Nutrition Therapy Client

Movement Therapy Client, Nutrition Therapy Client

“I've had an eating disorder and body image issues for over half my life. Recently, I struggled with finding exercise and movement that wasn't an all or nothing approach and felt good both physically and mentally. Jessi's great attitude and body positive message helped me to overcome my anxiety around exercise. I am so grateful there is an alternative to the weight-centric focus on exercise.”

- Elizabeth A.

Movement Therapy Client, Nutrition Therapy Client

NUTRITION + MOVEMENT ETHOS

I believe that the foundation for healing is built upon access to an environment free of stigmatization and judgement.
I serve people of all sizes, genders, and races, and believe whatever you’re struggling with, whether it be a new medical diagnosis or mental illness, it’s not your fault.
I practice a size-affirming, behavioral approach to health that combines the science of human physiology with your own body’s wisdom.
I believe that all bodies have value, and embrace body diversity and reject the idea that body size is meant to be controlled or managed.
I do not prescribe weight loss or weight management diets or “lifestyles” and instead focus on implementing health promoting behaviors. This may or may not result in weight loss, and we do not use weight loss as a measurement of success in our practice.

Here, you’ll never be judged for your size, eating habits, or exercise behaviors. I’m not here to pathologize your existence, but instead, here to help you navigate the world bravely and with resilience.
While I am an expert in the field of nutrition and health, I hold the fancy letters after my name lightly, and strive to work in partnership with my clients to help them become an expert of themselves.
I believe that you ability to implement health promoting behaviors ebbs and flows with your life stage and unique circumstances and are excited to work with clients through the peaks, the valleys, and the vistas.
I will always acknowledge my privileges and my limitations as a straight-sized, cis, white provider. I am committed to understanding your lived experience and providing you with (or helping you find) the most affirming care possible.
We are committed to training healthcare professionals in our holistic approach to health and wellbeing through public education, online trainings, and career support services.

Let's Work Together

“She helped me to bring joy back into eating and release the shame I didn’t even realize I had around food.”

— Julie S. // Nutrition Therapy Client

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