Jen Buettner is a Registered Nurse , Registered Yoga Teacher, and a MB-EAT practitioner. She is passionate about yoga and mindfulness as a tool to alleviate stress, face life challenges by shifting perspective,  and live a life in a positive way. She began her journey after her decision to combine her experiences in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric Nursing, and her passion of daily yoga and mindful practices. Yoga helped her to balance taking care of others and herself while creating a mindful, healthy approach to life.  She hopes to share  with others the practice of by linking breath and movement to decrease stress and anxiety and enhance one's own mindful approach to wellness.  

Jen Buettner, RN, BSN, RYT, MB-EAT-P

Jen received her bachelor’s degree from University of Iowa’s College of Nursing before starting her 10 year career at Children’s Memorial Hospital, now Lurie’s Children’s Hospital in Chicago. She currently works as a nurse and behavioral coach @ Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health. She also earned a certificate as a MB-EAT Practitioner ( Mindfulness-based eating awareness training) with the mindful eating training institute ( METI) with Andrea Lieberstein, MPH, RDN, RYT  Founder: Mindful Eating Training Institute (METI).

She believes that it is necessary to have a holistic and intentional approach to health and wellness in order to create balance in life. She strives to achieve a mindful approach to her own personal mind, body, and spiritual health. She recognizes that everyone has their own unique approach to their mind and body wellness. She currently lives in her hometown with her husband and 2 children. She maintains an active lifestyle outdoors, enjoys disconnecting in nature, practicing yoga and meditation daily. She also enjoys connecting with others who share her passion for the importance of stress reduction and disease prevention.