My daughter has been struggling with kidney disease her whole life. We have been to many doctors and tried several different approaches to treat her renal insufficiency. Recently, it was brought to our attention that a low sodium diet might help to slow her renal failure. I am so thankful that we were referred to Jess for help in this area. Jess helped my daughter and I understand that sodium is hidden in so many foods. As a college student at Blinn, my daughter is very busy and needed help implementing a practical plan for her daily meals and eating out options. Jess helped her with all of this, as well as referring her to many good websites, and apps to help my daughter while having to eat on the go.

I would highly recommend Jess to anyone needing help with their diet. She is knowledgeable, personable, and easy to talk to. Working with Jess has been a pleasure and we are so grateful for her help!

Angela E.

I thought you would like to see my kidney GFR readings from when I was first diagnosed with kidney disease in 2014.....and what they are now. I came to see you on August 29, 2016, and my husband and I are both following your advice. I feel so much better, and especially after the 2 iron infusions for my unspecified iron anemia.....which improved my kidney function as well. In addition, ALL of my lab work came out normal as well.

My kidney doctor released me at my last appointment on November 16th!!

Thanks for your professional help!

Melody M, College Station, Texas

I was instructed by my Renal Dr. to reach out an find a Renal dietitian to help me overcome my issues with proteinuria/GFR issues.

I've been a competitive bodybuilder/personal trainer for over 10 yrs. I've worked with many so called "nutritionists" over the years. Jess is by far the most proactive, responsive, and understanding dietitian I've ever worked with.

Some of my concerns were obviously correcting the issues at hand along with interweaving my fitness goals with minimal decrease in performance. I also was concerned about the longevity of my results to continue to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be an example for my wife and daughter.

As far as how I came across Jess, I reached out to a half dozen specialist in my area and she was the 1st to reach back out to me. Researching a bit of what she was about and after talking to her the 1st time it was an easy decision.

Regardless of the amount of training and experience I've had over 20 yrs in the fitness industry, Jess still could point out the simplest things I may have overlooked. Her attention to detail was really a great strength to have on my side! Reflecting back now, her passion to really want to help others have a better lifestyle was moving to me. She was there through every step of the way and sharing my stress so I never felt alone.

I'd gladly recommend anyone to Jessianna even if it didn't deal directly with any renal issues. That being said, I couldn't feel happier or more blessed to have her in my corner.

JT W, San Antonio, Texas

Since, October my proteinuria which had been hovering in the 250-350 range was now 35 and my GFR in the 70's. I was ecstatic but that was nothing compared to today! My lab draw for December I did on Saturday and then I had an appointment with my nephrologist today. My GFR is 93 and my proteiniuria (and I quote) "is better than it has ever been" at 35. She asked me more about what I'd been doing and how I'd found this test (MRT) Then the best part - she said that she couldn't argue with the evidence that a food allergy might have been the cause of my nephritis. I never thought I would get to even pretend to drop the "idiopathic" part of my diagnosis but today I can - with the support and agreement of my doctor.

I wanted to thank you again for the part you played in this! I tell everyone who will listen that this was the best thing I did since my diagnosis and if anyone is ever interested in doing it for themselves I will definitely send them your way.

Thank you again for this fantastic gift of health.

T. L. South Jordan, UT

Jess was able to affirm that what I was doing on my own was basically correct and offer some creative alternatives to make it better. Whether you are a new CKD'er or a seasoned kidney patient in a quandary about what you can actually eat, Jess can provide a diet tune-up or point you in the right direction to get started to help you help yourself.

Most CKD patients are told to see a renal dietitian and Jess is a good one!

L.R. Bryan, TX

It's been several years since I had my appt with Jessianna and I'm still doing great. When I get ice cubes out of the freezer at work and see all of the packaged foods my co-workers have stocked in there, all I see is kidney damaging phosphates…….not the food pictured on the boxes. I have totally changed my way of eating. I am 62, and except for some arthritis , feel the best I ever have!! Still have diabetes and kidney disease, but have learned to embrace a healthier way of life! 

M. M.