Jen Buettner is a Registered Nurse , Registered Yoga Teacher, and a MB-EAT practitioner. She began her journey after her decision to combine her experiences in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Pediatric nursing, GI nursing (mind-gut connection), passion of yoga and mindful practices. As a dedicated wellness coach, she combines her clinical experience with a holistic approach to health management and disease prevention. With a strong background in gastrointestinal care and yoga therapy, she understands how digestion, nutrition, and lifestyle choices impact well-being. She empowers and collaborates with patients where they are in the moment to achieve sustainable weight goals through mindful eating, balanced nutrition, and personalized guidance. She focuses on a mindful, holistic and intentional approach to health and wellness to create balance in their life. She recognizes that everyone has their own unique approach to their mind and body wellness. She assists by creating a plan inclusive of behavioral modifications that will help the person reach their goals one habit at a time. With the atomic habit approach, she supports and empowers the patient to create a lifestyle that matches their desired intention. While supporting the patient,  she hopes to share the practice of mindfulness by linking breath and movement to decrease stress and anxiety.

 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 works as a health coach for Family Well Health where she completed the peri/menopause certification. She is a certified 200 hr RYT yoga teacher who worked with private patients and groups in an intensive outpatient mental health center for children and adolescents. She 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 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, and connecting with family and friends.