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What Joanne’s Patients Are Saying

“She has helped me tremendously in the early stages of recovery from an eating disorder.”

“I cannot begin to say enough positive things about Joanne. She has helped me tremendously in the early stages of recovery from an eating disorder [ED], and motivates me to continue progressing, constantly encouraging me to move past my comfort zone. I have contacted her numerous times via e-mail/phone when I was having an “ED” moment, and she has always taken the time to talk me through my thoughts and create a plan of action. Her kind, compassionate manner makes working with Joanne very enjoyable in an uncomfortable/unenjoyable state of being. I always look forward to our weekly visits, and would highly recommend her to anybody struggling with this debilitating disease.” – 26-year-old female, Boston, MA

“she is very personable and compassionate”

“I had the pleasure of working with Joanne at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center. Joanne is very knowledgeable and excels at providing individualized nutrition planning to help achieve each patient’s unique nutrition goals. Additionally, she is very personable and compassionate, which helps her to provide excellent nutritional care.” – Shira Evans, Registered Dietitian, Denver, CO

“She is a treasure much needed in the field of nutritional therapies”

“Joanne is a wonderful nutritionist. She is knowledgeable and compassionate and has a wonderful sense of humor that is needed when you are doing really serious work! She is a treasure much needed in the field of nutritional therapies today.” – 28-year-old female, Somerville, MA

“I recommend her without hesitation”

“Joanne is a highly skilled and compassionate nutritionist. She always works collaboratively across disciplines with her client’s best interest in mind and is particularly skilled at making her clients feel heard. I recommend her without hesitation.” – Elizabeth Driscoll, Psychologist, Cambridge, MA

“She is a trusted, experienced and caring professional”

“I had the privilege of working with Joanne on a daily basis. She is a trusted, experienced and caring professional. She also builds strong relationships with her clients and makes collaborative and thoughtful decisions about their care.” – Pam Minichiello, LMHC, Cambridge, MA

“Her practical, goal-oriented approach has helped many patients make strides in their journeys”

“I had the pleasure of working with Joanne in the residential treatment program at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center. Joanne is incredibly knowledgeable about all aspects of nutrition as it relates to health and disease, and has expertise in the area of nutrition therapy for clients with eating disorders. Her practical, goal-oriented approach has helped many patients make strides in their journeys toward healthy eating and wellness.” – Diana Hanan, Registered Nurse, Waltham, MA

“she was the first person who told me I could do it”

“Joanne has been a tremendous support for me over the years. She literally coached me through my first 5k a couple of years ago.  Running was always something I wanted to do but was afraid that I wouldn’t be ‘good’ at it.  I remember going to Joanne telling her my secret desire was to be a runner and she was the first person who told me I could do it.  Joanne will help you meet your goal no matter what it is. Whether it’s a goal to have a better relationship with food, to better understand healthy eating and how to properly nourish your body, or a desire to take off and run.  She’s knowledgeable, nonjudgmental, and above all wants to help you get to a happier healthier you.  Joanne changed my life and I appreciate her and the work she does.”  – 33-year-old female, Brighton, MA

“she passionately cares about patients”

“Joanne and I have been working together for two years.  I am a psychotherapist working with people with eating disorders.  Joanne has been the dietitian for many of my patients and clients.  It requires strong teamwork among the treatment team members to treat this client population.  Joanne has been an excellent team worker and she passionately cares about patients.  Her background in psychology and her ability to instantly strike rapport with clients make her a valuable asset to whom clients can easily relate.  It is always a pleasure to work together with her, and I know that clients are well taken care of.” – Anna Erdei, LMHC, Cambridge, MA

“Joanne approaches her work with compassion and a wealth of knowledge”

“I have had the privilege of working with Joanne for the last two years at the Cambridge Eating Disorder Center.  Throughout this time I have had the opportunity to work collaboratively with her relative to client care, as well as to observe her work with clients aiming to meet various nutritional goals.  It has been my experience that Joanne approaches her work with compassion and a wealth of knowledge.  Despite the often challenging situations that clients face and present to Joanne, she consistently meets their individual needs and has been a great asset in their recovery process.  As a fellow clinician in the field of eating disorder recovery, I have been greatly impressed with Joanne’s ability to educate and guide her clients during such a challenging process while instilling the sense of trust and support that is essential to this work.  I would highly recommend Joanne as both a dietitian and consultant.  Not only have I witnessed her ability to change the lives of individuals struggling with disordered eating and eating disorders, but I have also experienced her ability to assist other clinicians in gaining a better understanding of their clients’ nutritional needs.  She is undoubtedly a true asset to the field.” – Beth Gilroy, Psy.D., Cambridge, MA

“Joanne . . . is dedicated to helping them [her clients] find a healthy relationship with food”

“Joanne has a way of making her clients feel at ease and comfortable with her at all times.  I can tell that Joanne genuinely cares about her clients’ wellbeing and is dedicated to helping them find a healthy relationship with food.  Joanne uses her education and compassion to provide sound nutrition advice in a supportive manner.  I know that Joanne is committed to helping others find a way to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.” – Registered Dietitian, Cambridge, MA