ABOUT
Hi, I'm Juniper!
I combine functional nutrition and biochemistry with empowering mind-shifting techniques gathered from my own personal transformation to help women regain their health, energy, purpose and power.
My Story
I struggled with weight for most of my life, which led me to studying to become a dietitian and pursuing a graduate degree in Nutritional Biochemistry as well as a training in functional medicine. My struggles also led me to many diets, nighttime food binges, and days spent feeling totally hopeless.
On paper, I was a well-respected, high achieving professional with a successful career in supplement research advising doctors. In reality, I was overstressed, 100 pounds overweight, and on medication for depression and anxiety. My busy life left me collapsed on the couch most nights too drained to do anything but watch mindless TV.
In 2018, my husband left me. I had been taking care of everyone else for so long, I couldn't even remember what I liked to do on my own. Who was Juniper, really?
At the time, I’d been hypnotized into trying a low-carb diet which is something I had tried before without success. This time, however, life intervened and I was forced to face my feelings and find a new way forward.
This involved a lot of self-reflection, inner child work, fear, and tears. I hired multiples coaches and read loads of books. I even ended up losing weight, going from a size 22 to a size 8. And yet, the weight loss didn’t feel as important as every other part of my life that began to change…
My new confidence meant I didn't have to prove my value so hard, so I could prioritize what was truly important and leave hustling behind me. I also made new friends who honor self-growth and dancing! I dated, at first with the same patterns of my failed marriage, and then with more self-awareness, ease, and fun. I became happy being alone, because I love myself and my life. Yes, even on the bad days!
Now I help other women like you trapped in the diet cycle uncover WHY you’re overeating, release any emotions stifling your progress, and take back your power with subconscious reprogramming, cutting-edge nutrition, and energy healing.
Even if it feels like you’re a million miles away from where you want to be standing, it doesn’t have to be hard with the right support. You don’t have to do this alone.
I know firsthand what it feels like to be a stranger in your own body. The way home to yourself isn’t on a path of deprivation or relentless willpower. Instead, it's about healing, nourishing yourself, building new habits, and supporting yourself. Sounds great!
How you eat is how you live! When you heal the emotions and beliefs on food, life gets better too!
Professional Bio
Juniper Devecis MS, RD, CCN is a biochemist, functional nutritionist, and single mom. Her lifetime battles with weight led her to a Master’s degree in nutritional biochemistry and a 20-year career as a dietitian involved in research, teaching, and designing supplements. Through a personal journey that started with divorce, she discovered the key to her emotional eating struggles, lost a hundred pounds, and found a whole new life. She offers her lessons as a roadmap for other women who are stuck in this same struggle. Juniper also maintains a private practice offering transformational workshops and counseling. She is passionate about helping other women feel better and lead the vibrant juicy lives they deserve. She lives outside Boston with her kids and three cats.
Professional Experience:
Dietary supplement R&D / Product Development 20 years experience
Dietary supplement product and technical support for health professionals
Frequent lecturer for health professionals on dietary supplements and nutrition for optimal health
Author of Vibrant Juicy Life and articles in a number of journals, including the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, Tufts University Health and Nutrition Letter, Obesity Research, and the Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition
Patient counseling through hospitals in the Boston area and private practice
Research diet design for low-carb and other health and nutrition studies
Certifications:
Applied Depths Life Coach
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist
Certified NLP Practitioner
Certified EFT Practitioner
Yoga Teacher Training YTT 200 hr
Clinical Certified Nutritionist advanced training program specializing in testing and supplements
Certificate in Training in Adult Weight Management
Dietitian internship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Master’s of Science degree in Nutritional Biochemistry and Human Metabolism from Tufts University Friedman School of Nutrition
Herbal Apprenticeship at Gaia School of Healing & Earth Education
Undergraduate degrees in biology and psychology from University of Rochester
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