Cultivating Health, One Root At A Time.

Online Nutrition Counseling with Jamala Christopher

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Hello & Welcome

To the Nurturing Willow!

Here at the Nurturing Willow, we’re here to help you reconnect with your roots and build a positive, nourishing relationship with food and your body. We specialize in eating disorders and provide personalized, evidence-based care to support your journey.

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Meet Jamala Christopher

Owner & Registered Dietitian
Certified Eating Disorder Specialist

I’m Jamala, your friendly, free-spirited RD with a passion for helping you find balance and joy on your wellness journey. I believe nutrition should be fun, approachable, and totally personalized—because your path to health is as unique as you are!

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Core Values
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Compassion

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Holistic

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Inclusivity

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Nurturing

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Joyful Living 

The Heart of The Nurturing Willow

“Get off the scale! I have yet to see a scale that can tell you how enchanting your eyes are. I have yet to see a scale that can show you how wonderful your hair looks when the sun shines its glorious rays on it. I have yet to see a scale that can thank you for your compassion, sense of humor, and contagious smile. Get off the scale because I have yet to see one that can admire you for your perseverance when challenged in life.”

– Steve Maraboli

Our Approaches 

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Health At Every Size

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Intuitive Eating

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Non- Diet Approach

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Collaborative Care

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What We Bring to Your Journey

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Meal Planning

Customized meal plans, recipes, and grocery lists designed to promote balance, and ease in daily living

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Medical Nutrition Therapy

Evidence-based nutritional care designed to help manage and improve specific medical conditions, empowering you to thrive through food and lifestyle changes.

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Public Speaking

Engaging talks and workshops on nutrition and wellness topics

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Personalized Nutrition Counseling

1:1 sessions to address specific health goals, dietary needs, and preferences, focusing on sustainable lifestyle changes.

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Swing by our Resources Page

Just like the branches of a tree, it’s here to support your growth and nourishment. You'll find good vibes, resources, FAQs, blogs, and more to help you flourish on your journey. 

Shared Experiences by Clients & Clinicians

  • " I have worked with Jamala for the last 4 years. She does an amazing job collaborating with the multidisciplinary teams. She always keeps me in the loop with clients and how they are progressing or if they need more assistance. Her calm, caring and empathetic character helps clients feel heard. Jamala can be direct yet caring, helping clients see the differences from wants and needs. I would highly recommend anyone, especially therapists, work with."

    - Cory Sockriter, MS, LPC

  • "Jamala is very helpful! She has helped me transform my life and make it better! I am very grateful for her and her services. She is a very good listener. She has helped me bring down my A1c tremendously and I am forever grateful. We come up with several meal plans and different strategies to help me have a better relationship with food. She has taught me just because I have this condition doesn't mean I have to only eat certain foods and that was what I was afraid of! I highly recommend her because she is very supportive not just food wise but as a friend."

    - Client 

  • "As a therapist who works with women struggling with binge/emotional eating and chronic dieting, Jamala is my go-to referral for clients looking for nutritional support. I know that she will be compassionate and direct with clients and meet them where they are. As a professional, she actively works to coordinate care with clients. I know that she will be responsive and collaborative in making sure our joint clients will receive the best care and we are aligned with their treatment goals. Her experience with eating disorders and HAES (health at every size) approach means I know my clients can work on their nutritional goals without getting triggered or learning toxic diet culture methods."

    -Erica Brown, LPC, Therapist & Owner

  • "Jamala is amazing and I can’t thank her enough for helping me change my relationship with food. I am more aware of what I feed my body and how to nourish it. I give myself grace thanks to Jamala and I keep in mind to eat what I like but in moderation! Jamala was always supportive and never made me feel judged at all. I would recommend her to everyone! Thank you Jamala!"

    - Client Review