Jessica Pirnak
About Jessica Pirnak
Jessica Pirnak is a Lead Dietitian with extensive experience in dietetics and health coaching. She has held various roles at Dietitians of Canada and other organizations, focusing on health promotion and consumer writing.
Work at LifestyleRx
Jessica Pirnak serves as the Lead Dietitian at LifestyleRx, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge in dietetics to promote health and wellness among clients. Her responsibilities include developing personalized nutrition plans and providing guidance on dietary choices. Jessica's expertise in health promotion and consumer writing enhances her ability to communicate effectively with clients about the impact of nutrition on overall health.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Pirnak holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Dietetics from The University of British Columbia, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. She also completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology at Simon Fraser University from 2004 to 2008. Additionally, she studied Health Coaching at Wellcoaches I School of Health and Wellness Coaching from 2015 to 2016. Her expertise includes consumer writing and health promotion, particularly in retail dietetics and primary care.
Background
Jessica Pirnak has a diverse professional background in dietetics. She began her career as a Dietetic Intern at the Provincial Health Services Authority from 2013 to 2014. Following this, she worked as a Registered Dietitian at Choices Markets from 2014 to 2019 and at Wellness Garage from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, she has been involved with Dietitians of Canada, first as Student Co-chair for the Dietetics Educators Network from 2011 to 2016 and currently as Co-chair of the Primary Health Care Local Action Group since 2014.
Achievements
Jessica Pirnak developed the 4+2 Diabetes Reversal Strategy Program, which emphasizes six key lifestyle behaviors aimed at managing insulin levels and restoring fat burning. This program reflects her commitment to innovative approaches in dietetics and health promotion. Through her blogging and public speaking engagements, she advocates for the connection between food and health, sharing her insights with a broader audience.