Jaime Hassenbein, RD, CDN

Jaime is a Registered Dietitian and New York State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist who joined Nutrition Energy in 2005. She combines her passion for health with her knowledge of food in order to help others improve their quality of life and achieve optimal health. Jaime emphasizes gradual, realistic dietary and lifestyle changes to achieve a healthier body weight, and includes maintaining this health weight as part of her plan. Prior to working for Nutrition Energy, Jaime served as a nutrition consultant for All Diet Foods, Inc., and as a clinical staff dietitian at for five years.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS:

• Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Syracuse University
• Dietetic Internship, Strong Memorial Hospital Rochester, NY
• Registered Dietitian (R.D.)
• Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (C.D.N.)
• American Dietetic Association, active member
• Greater New York Dietetic Association, active member
• American Dietetic Association Weight Management practice group member

SPORTS AND PERSONAL INTERESTS:

Jaime enjoys taking spinning classes, Pilates and weight training with a personal trainer at the gym, or waling in Central Park on warmer days.  Jaime also enjoys cooking and baking, using her skills to make healthier alternatives to her husband’s favorite meals.  She is currently in the progress of developing her own cookbook, including some of her favorite recipes.  Jaime also explores new restaurants in NYC while spending time with her family and friends. 

PHILOSOPHY:

Jaime listens closely to each client’s needs and goals to create a sensible, lifelong approach to eating.  This involves the inclusion of all food groups; there are no “bad foods groups”.  However, the key to a successful lifestyle is moderation, portion control, and learning how to prepare your favorite foods in a healthier fashion.