ELLAD Preventative Health

Personalized & Holistic Preventive Healthcare

Our providers deliver tailored, evidence-based, whole-person care that exceeds clinical outcomes.

About Jamese Tanner, MS, RDN, QMHP

Jamese’s clinical focus is on integrative nutrition and mental health, with expertise in medical nutrition therapy for chronic disease management, weight management, and preventive care. She provides individualized support through comprehensive nutrition assessments, personalized care plans, and behavior-change counseling.

Jamese is committed to empowering clients to build sustainable habits, improve their relationship with food, and achieve lasting improvements in both physical and mental health. She actively leads and participates in quality improvement projects, utilizing outcome measurement and data analysis to enhance clinical effectiveness, optimize care delivery, and ensure the best possible results for her clients.

Clinical Focus & Approach

Comprehensive nutrition assessment and diagnosis (ADIME)

Development of individualized care and nutrition plans

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for chronic and complex conditions

Behavior-change counseling and motivational interviewing

Mental health nutrition and integrative, holistic care

Quality improvement initiatives and outcome measurement

Interdisciplinary collaboration and clinical team leadership

Patient education, health coaching, and engagement

Telehealth best practices and electronic health record (EHR/EMR) documentation

Ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate clinical documentation

Cultural competence and inclusive, patient-centered care

Effective time management and caseload prioritization

Core Compentencies

Outpatient and telehealth medical nutrition therapy

Chronic disease management (diabetes, cardiovascular, GI, renal)

Weight management and metabolic health support

Nutrition support (oral, enteral, parenteral as applicable)

Mental health and nutrition counseling for neurodivergent and psychiatric conditions

Pediatric, adult, prenatal, and geriatric nutrition care

Integrative and functional nutrition consultations

Behavior change, mindful eating, and support for improved relationship with food

Clinical team leadership, quality improvement, and program development

Services Offered

Behavior-change counseling and goal setting

Motivational interviewing techniques

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) strategies for nutrition and wellness

Emotional regulation and stress management skills

Mindfulness-based interventions for healthy eating habits

Patient education for sustainable lifestyle changes

Self-monitoring, tracking, and accountability tools

Empowerment for self-advocacy in health and nutrition decisions

Education

Academic Background

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics, Virginia State University

Master of Science in Nutrition, Liberty University

Licensure & Certifications

Licensed Registered Dietitian

Qualified Mental Health Professional, Virginia Board of Counseling

Integrative and Functional Nutrition Certified, Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics

National Eating Disorder Coalition: Eating Disorder Core Skills Certified

Certificate of Training in Community Nutrition

Certificate of Training: Community Health Worker Diabetes Education Program

Certificate of Training: Nutrition-Focused Physical Exam via Telehealth in Adult Outpatient Setting

Patient Care Philosophy

Deliver culturally sensitive, evidence-informed care that treats the whole person—biological, psychological, and nutritional—while partnering with patients and families to set realistic, measurable goals and achieve lasting health improvements.