Meet Jen Szymanski, MS, RD

Functional Nutritionist • Skin & Gut Health Specialist

I’m a functional nutritionist specializing in chronic skin conditions and the gut–skin connection. I work with individuals who have “tried everything” and are still searching for answers, helping them uncover the root causes of their symptoms so they can heal from the inside out and reclaim their confidence.

With over 25 years of experience in nutrition and advanced training in Root Cause Dermatology, my approach blends science, nature, and intuition. I take a highly personalized path with each client, integrating therapeutic nutrition, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle strategies to create deep, lasting transformation.

Whether you’re navigating acne, eczema, rosacea, or stubborn skin inflammation, you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll move through a healing journey that honors your body’s unique needs, your personal story, and your vision for vibrant, radiant health.

Because this isn’t just about clear skin, it’s about feeling whole, empowered, and truly at home in your body again.

I’m so grateful you’re here!

I’m here to help you return to vitality and feel great in your skin again!

I’m passionate about guiding individuals who want to truly thrive, helping them heal their bodies through a whole-life, integrative approach. I believe every person is unique and deserves care that reflects that individuality.

By identifying and addressing the root causes of your symptoms, whether it’s skin concerns, fatigue, brain fog, or unexplained weight changes, I’ll support you through a transformative healing journey with both strength and compassion. Together, we’ll work to:

  • Increase your vitality through personalized nutrition, movement, mindfulness, and supportive lifestyle upgrades.

  • Tune into your body’s cues and respond with confidence.

  • Align your lifestyle with your physical, mental, and emotional needs.

  • Navigate life transitions feeling grounded and self-assured.

  • Cultivate vitality for yourself and your family, creating a foundation for long-term well-being.

rooted in experience

I’ve been a Registered Dietitian for more than 25 years, but my understanding of what it truly means to be healthy has evolved quite a bit along the way. For much of my life, I ate well, exercised regularly, and believed I was doing all the right things. But when I began experiencing unexplained exhaustion, irritability, weight gain, and the unsettling feeling of simply not being myself, I realized there was more to my health than I had understood.

Around that time, I was navigating perimenopause and received a diagnosis of Hashimoto’s, an autoimmune thyroid condition. I wanted to understand not just what was happening in my body, but why. That curiosity led me to functional medicine and a much deeper exploration of the interconnected systems that influence our health, particularly the gut, immune system, inflammation, and the role of nutrition in supporting them.

What I learned changed both my personal life and the direction of my professional work.

I began to appreciate how much our digestive health influences what happens throughout the body, including our skin. And how symptoms that seem unrelated may actually be connected. This understanding eventually led me to specialize in gut health and chronic skin conditions, helping others look beyond the surface to better understand what may be contributing to their symptoms.

Today, I practice much of what I encourage my clients to embrace. I focus on whole, nutrient-dense foods, use supplements thoughtfully, prioritize strength training, choose products that support a healthier home environment, and recognize the importance of rest. I certainly don't do everything perfectly, nor do I believe that good health requires perfection.

What matters to me is understanding what our bodies need and making thoughtful, sustainable changes that support our health over time.

That philosophy is at the heart of my work today. Whether someone is struggling with persistent digestive symptoms, acne, eczema, rosacea, or other chronic skin concerns, my goal is to help them understand the bigger picture and find a more personalized, lasting path toward feeling better.

  • Food can be your poison or your medicine.

  • To heal your body, you must also heal your mind and soul.

  • Investing in your health NOW is the act of investing in your vibrant future.

  • You can create an environment that supports your vitality.

I believe that:

  • My faith

  • My family

  • My health

  • Kindness

  • Gratitude

  • Lifelong learning

  • Delicious, nutritious food

  • My personal care routine

  • Quiet moments

I most value:

  • Being with my family – whatever we are doing!

  • Long walks.

  • Early morning workouts.

  • Experimenting with new, delicious recipes.

  • Reading books and listening to Podcasts that have anything to do with functional medicine, nutrition, and personal growth.

  • Sunlight and beach time.

  • Supporting others their health and healing journey!

I most enjoy:

the foundation of my work

  • Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration

  • MS, Nutrition Science, University of Delaware

  • Root Cause Dermatology Certified Practitioner, Center for Integrative and Naturopathic Dermatology

  • Rashes Be Gone Pediatric Skin Program

  • Gut Skin Advanced Practice, Gut Health Education

  • Gut-Hormone Advanced Practice, Gut Health Education

  • Certified Integrative Health and Wellness Coach, Duke Integrative Medicine

  • Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (AFMCP), The Institute for Functional Medicine

  • Autoimmune Paleo Certified Coach

  • Executive Certificate, Women’s Leadership Program, Yale School of Management, Executive Education

  • Executive Certificate, Organizational Consulting & Change Leadership, Georgetown University