Today we’d like to introduce you to Jenn Fleischer.
Hi Jenn, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
Nashville Nutrition Partners (NNP) started with a simple but powerful goal: to make high-quality, ethical, and individualized nutrition care more accessible. We saw a gap in the way nutrition support was being offered—too often centered around weight and body size, and not nearly enough on the person as a whole. The research is clear: that traditional, weight-focused model not only doesn’t work long-term, it can actually be harmful.
We knew there had to be a better way—and that’s where NNP came in. We built a team of compassionate, highly trained Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs) who provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) across a wide range of specialties. From day one, we’ve focused on providing care that’s rooted in evidence and guided by each person’s lived experience.
We work primarily through telehealth, which means we can meet clients where they are—literally and figuratively. Whether someone is managing a chronic condition, recovering from disordered eating, or simply wants to feel more confident in their relationship with food, we’re here to help.
We also work closely with referring providers to extend and support the care they’re giving their patients. By partnering with them, we’re helping to improve health outcomes, support patient well-being, and even save practices time and resources.
At the heart of it all, our mission is to make sure people feel empowered—not overwhelmed—when it comes to food, health, and their bodies. That’s what keeps us going.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It’s been a breeze!
…Just kidding.
Running a business definitely comes with its fair share of challenges, and ours has been no exception. One of the biggest hurdles early on was navigating the world of health insurance. At NNP, we believe strongly that everyone should have access to high-quality nutrition care, and that means taking insurance, even when it’s complicated. Learning how to get credentialed with insurance companies, filing claims correctly, advocating for coverage, and building a sustainable business model around low reimbursement rates has been a labor of love (emphasis on the labor).
Another major plot twist came during the early days of the pandemic. Like many businesses, we had to pivot fast. At the time, we were entirely in-person with an office in East Nashville. I’ll never forget that weekend in March 2020 when we realized a lockdown was imminent. By Monday morning, we had transitioned our entire practice to telehealth. It was a whirlwind, but the silver lining is that going virtual opened doors we hadn’t originally imagined. Today, our RDNs are licensed in over 20 states, allowing us to serve a much broader population. We even brought back a little in-person care here in Nashville, a few days a week.
With that growth came new challenges, like building a team that spans seven different states. Creating a strong, connected company culture while working remotely has taken intention and creativity. We’ve been fully virtual as a team since 2020, and while it’s not without its quirks, it’s also made us more flexible and resilient.
And then, of course, there’s the financial side of things. Many health startups today are backed by investors or private equity. NNP isn’t one of them. We’re a self-funded, clinician-led practice that started with a mission and figured out the business model as we went. We’re still figuring it out in some ways, but we’ve never lost sight of why we do this work, and that continues to guide every decision we make.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Please tell us more about your business or organization.
What should we know?
At NNP, we truly love what we do—helping people learn how to nourish themselves in ways that feel good, sustainable, and grounded in their own values. We partner with clients to offer individualized support, always honoring that they are the experts of their own bodies and lived experiences. Nutrition is personal, and we treat it that way.
What do you do, what do you specialize in / what are you known for?
We provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for a wide range of medical conditions and client needs—basically, if it’s appropriate for outpatient nutrition care, we likely do it. Our dietitians specialize in areas such as:
– Intuitive eating and disordered eating
– Body image healing
– Diabetes and other endocrine disorders (like PCOS and thyroid conditions)
– Gastrointestinal conditions (like IBS, IBD, and more)
We’re also known for our collaborative approach to care. Our dietitians coordinate with each client’s broader healthcare team—physicians, therapists, and other providers—to ensure everyone is working together to support the whole person.
What sets you apart from others?
A few things really define who we are:
1. Weight-neutral care:
We practice from a weight-neutral, anti-diet perspective. This means our goal is not to change your body, but to support your health and well-being regardless of your weight, size, or shape. Our dietitians provide evidence-based nutrition therapy for specific conditions, help improve your relationship with food, and tailor recommendations to your unique needs—without promising weight loss or offering restrictive meal plans.
And importantly, we’re anti-diet, not anti-dieter. We understand the pressure to lose weight in today’s world—it’s everywhere. If that’s something on your mind, we’ll meet you with compassion, not judgment. We offer an alternative to the weight-centric model and hold space for the complicated feelings that can come with it. Everyone is welcome here—especially if you’re new to the idea of weight-neutrality.
2. All of our providers are Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs):
An RDN is a highly trained healthcare professional. To earn this credential, each dietitian must:
– Complete a college (and now graduate-level) degree
– Finish a rigorous, accredited nutrition curriculum
– Complete a supervised dietetic internship (think of it like a clinical residency)
– Pass the national board exam
– Follow a strict Code of Ethics
– Engage in ongoing continuing education
Not all nutrition titles are created equal—anyone can call themselves a “nutritionist” or “health coach.” But at NNP, you can feel confident knowing you’re working with qualified professionals who are committed to ethical, evidence-based care.
3. We take insurance:
Access matters to us, and taking insurance is one of the ways we work to reduce barriers to care. Most of our clients get at least three sessions covered—often closer to ten—though coverage depends on each individual policy. We do our best to help clients understand their benefits and make care accessible.
4. Our team model:
All of our dietitians are employed by NNP—not independent contractors. That means we invest in training, mentorship, and professional development. We have regular team meetings, case consults, and continuing education opportunities, which helps us grow together and provide exceptional care. We also train dietetic interns from local universities because we care about the future of our field and want to pay it forward.
What are you most proud of, brand-wise?
We’re especially proud of the kind of workplace we’re building. From the beginning, we’ve been intentional about creating a space where our team genuinely wants to work—and where they feel supported, valued, and empowered to do their best work.
Our full-time team works four-day weeks, and we offer access to health benefits and a 401(k) to all employees, not just leadership. We believe that when you take care of your team, they’re better equipped to take care of others.
We know that nutrition care is only as strong as the people delivering it. So we’re doing things differently—rethinking what it means to be a sustainable, ethical healthcare practice that supports both the client and the clinician. It’s not always easy, but it’s absolutely worth it.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Some of our go-to podcasts include:
– Maintenance Phase – A brilliant takedown of diet culture and wellness myths
– Rethinking Wellness – Conversations about what health really means, beyond trends
– She’s All Fat: A Fat-Positive Podcast – A thoughtful (and fun!) look at body positivity, culture, and community
– The Full Plate Podcast – A relatable, weight-inclusive podcast about food, health, and self-care
When it comes to books, we could go on for days! We keep an NNP-curated Bookshop page with some of our favorite titles. A few we recommend most often:
– Reclaiming Body Trust by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant
– Fearing the Black Body by Sabrina Strings
– Intuitive Eating by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch
– Gentle Nutrition by Rachael Hartley
– You Just Need to Lose Weight by Aubrey Gordon
– Body Happy Kids by Molly Forbes
– Beloved Economies by Jess Rimington and Joanna Levitt Cea
These books and podcasts are a huge part of how we stay grounded in our values, keep learning, and help others do the same.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.nashvillenutritionpartners.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nashvillenutritionpartners/reels/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nashvillenutritionpartners/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nashville-nutrition-partners-pllc/?viewAsMember=true
- BookShop.org: https://bookshop.org/shop/NNP
