Jan Tilley, MS RDN LD
I am Founder of JTA Wellness as well as a mother of 4 children and 3 stepchildren, a grandmother ‘JJ’ to 17 grandchildren, wife to a man that I adore sharing life with, and daughter to my very active but aging mom who continues to serve as my mentor and friend.
In addition to leading my fast-paced personal life, I have the pleasure of working with an amazing team of nutrition experts at JTA Wellness, a highly respected private practice nutrition clinic in San Antonio with a new branch in Austin. After receiving a Masters degree in Nutrition and over 20 years of diverse experiences in the food and nutrition industry, I began to feel a tug at my heart to do something in dietetics that would have real impact. Thirteen years ago, JTA Wellness began out of my desire to create a science-based practice offering hope and health to give clients a practical solution to manage chronic health issues.
During my career, I have been surrounded by incredible people who have helped propel me to the next level as a dietitian. It has been my privilege to become known as a national leader in nutrition counseling, wellness and chronic disease management. I have been recognized by many organizations including being awarded the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics State Media Award highlighting an individual who has made a positive impact on the promotion of nutrition through the media. In 2014, I was delighted to be chosen for the National Association of Women Business Owners Entrepreneurial Spirit Award. I’ve also been featured on multiple television and radio shows, and have been interviewed in SA Woman, Entrepreneur and Fortune Magazine.
Much of my career has been in culinary so I always say I am a foodie first and a dietitian second! I have written numerous cookbooks and created hundreds of nutritious recipes that are available on our website at www.jtawellness.com. My best-selling cookbook, Healthy Meals for Hurried Families, is a collection of delicious family-favorite recipes that have been featured numerous times in print and other media. In my first book, Getting Your Second Wind, I openly share my life story in hopes it will bring encouragement and healing to readers giving them a fresh start toward creating a positive attitude and balanced lifestyle. My latest book, Eat Well to Be Well was born out of my passion to encourage readers to take personal responsibility for their own health by giving them the tools needed to live their best life through the power of anti-inflammatory food. It walks readers through how to eat, move, sleep and manage stress to decrease inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The center of the book contains delicious anti-inflammatory recipes I have tweaked to perfection and photographed creating a beautiful, practical handbook to wellness.
As the most ‘seasoned’ dietitian in our practice, I am especially fond of working with those over 50 who are frustrated with their health and wellbeing and are looking for solutions to chronic health issues and obesity. I look forward working with you to find your personal path to wellness!
