About
Foundation to Holistic Health
Hi, I’m Jennifer jenkins
Root-Cause Healing for Mind, Body & Spirit — Reclaim Your Health and Transform Your Life
For over 30 years, I’ve dedicated my career to empowering individuals to take back control of their health and transform their lives from the inside out. As a Registered Nurse, Certified Health Coach, NLP Master Practitioner, and HeartMath Certified Professional, I bridge the gap between science and soul — helping busy professionals uncover and heal the root causes of imbalance in the body, mind, and spirit so they can step into the highest version of themselves.
In my years of clinical practice, I saw the same pattern repeat itself — patients struggling with metabolic conditions such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, stubborn weight gain, and high blood pressure, along with autoimmune disorders often compounded by chronic stress, inflammation, and burnout. Many had come to believe they were destined to live this way forever. Yet I knew the body has an incredible, innate capacity to heal when given the right tools, support, and environment. It became clear to me that the traditional healthcare system was focused on managing symptoms rather than uncovering and addressing the underlying imbalances that cause them.
That realization changed everything.
My work now integrates a passion for functional nutrition, neuroscience, HeartMath, and NLP to help people rewire their minds, regulate their nervous systems, and restore balance at the deepest level. Understanding the heart-brain-gut connection is central to this approach. When we learn to shift our emotional and physiological state — moving from stress and survival into coherence and harmony — we unlock the body’s natural ability to heal, repair, and thrive.
The reason most people struggle to get or sustain results isn’t because they lack willpower — it’s because they’ve been focusing on the wrong layer of transformation. Sustainable healing doesn’t happen through diet and exercise alone. It requires addressing the subconscious mind, the nervous system, and the energy that drives behavior and biology. When your thoughts, emotions, and physiology are aligned, the body naturally follows.
My signature programs combines the science of metabolism and gut health with the power of mindset, energy, and emotion. Clients learn to:
Reprogram limiting beliefs using NLP and neuroscience
Activate heart-brain coherence through HeartMath techniques
Support detoxification, hormone balance, and gut repair with functional nutrition
Regulate the nervous system and shift from “fight or flight” to “rest and repair”
This approach transforms more than just health markers — it transforms lives.
My own healing journey began after a major health crisis that left me searching for answers medicine couldn’t provide. Through studying functional medicine, energy healing, and the mind-body connection, I experienced firsthand the body’s incredible capacity to heal when given the right support. That journey became the foundation of Rooted Holistic Health Coaching and my signature program, the Metabolic Mastery Academy — a comprehensive, evidence-based system for restoring metabolic health, emotional balance, and overall vitality.
Today, I’ve helped hundreds of clients lose stubborn weight, reverse metabolic dysfunction, and experience greater peace, confidence, and purpose by taking a root-cause, holistic approach. I’ve also had the honor of becoming a published author, speaker, coach, and mentor to other practitioners seeking to integrate mind-body medicine into their own work.
My mission is simple yet profound:
To empower others to heal at the root, align their mind, body, and spirit, and unlock their limitless potential so they can tap into the abundant life they deserve.
If you’re ready to uncover the “why” behind your symptoms, master your mindset, and create sustainable transformation from the inside out — I’d love to guide you.
👉 Book your complimentary strategy session and take the first step toward the healthiest, most aligned version of yourself.
Jennifer Jenkins, RN, CHC, FNS, RYT, NLP-C
My Story
The trap I fell into
My Healing Journey: From Burnout and Breakdown to Root-Cause Healing and Whole-Body Restoration
Over 15 years ago, my life took a dramatic turn when I suddenly found myself on the other side of the medical field — as a patient. Despite my background as a healthcare professional, I began experiencing a cascade of debilitating symptoms that left me exhausted, inflamed, and afraid. I consulted with over eight specialists, filled countless prescriptions, and clung to the hope that traditional medicine would provide answers.
Instead, my body continued to decline. I was caught in a cycle of more appointments, more medications, and no real solutions. Deep down, I sensed that my symptoms were not random — they were the result of years of chronic stress, sleep deprivation, poor nutrition, and a lifestyle that kept me in survival mode. Yet at the time, I didn’t believe it was possible to reverse the damage.
That moment of despair became my turning point.
I made a decision that changed my life: I stopped outsourcing my health and took full responsibility for healing myself.
At the time, I was working long, high-pressure shifts as a nurse. My lifestyle was unsustainable — minimal sleep, constant caffeine, processed food, and unmanaged stress. My diet was filled with gluten, inflammatory oils, and chemical-laden foods that only amplified my symptoms. I later discovered that even the supplements I was taking contained hidden fillers and heavy metals that were working against me. My nervous system was dysregulated, my mindset was consumed by fear and frustration, and my relationships were suffering because I wasn’t showing up as my best self.
I knew something had to change — not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.
When I began researching root-cause healing, I quickly realized how overwhelming and confusing the wellness world can be. There was a flood of misinformation, gimmicks, and fad diets — much of it unscientific and even harmful. The more I learned about functional medicine, nutrition, neuroscience, and the mind-body connection, the more I understood why so many people were stuck in the same loop I had been in.
That’s when my purpose became clear.
I wasn’t just meant to heal myself — I was meant to guide others. I felt a deep calling to become a trusted source of credible, evidence-based information for those who felt lost, unheard, and dismissed. I wanted to empower others to take back control of their health, uncover the why behind their symptoms, and experience the body’s incredible ability to heal when given the right tools, environment, and mindset.
That mission became the foundation of my life’s work — Rooted Holistic Health Coaching — where I now help clients reverse metabolic dysfunctions such as insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, autoimmune conditions, and stress-related burnout. Through an integrative blend of functional medicine, neuroscience, and holistic lifestyle design, I help others heal at the root cause so they can reclaim their energy, balance, and vitality — naturally.
The Realization
During this same period, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in a medical mission group, collaborating with brilliant physicians and health professionals from across the U.S. and China over several years. That experience became a defining chapter in my journey — one that completely reshaped how I viewed medicine, healing, and the human body.
Working alongside experts in both Eastern and Western medicine, I witnessed firsthand the power of healing through nutrition, lifestyle, and integrative modalities. I saw how combining modern medical science with ancient healing wisdom could create safer, more effective, and deeply transformative outcomes for patients.
This experience opened my eyes to what true healing really means — supporting the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. It awakened my passion for helping others holistically, blending evidence-based medicine with functional nutrition, mindfulness, and energy regulation.
That revelation became the catalyst for my own healing journey — one that not only restored my health but has allowed me to sustain vibrant energy and wellness for well over a decade.
The Celebrating & Rediscovering
Rooted Holistic Health Coaching was founded with one purpose — to help you heal at the root cause and reclaim your energy, balance, and vitality for life.
We know that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to health. Every individual is unique, and so are the factors that influence your well-being — from metabolism and hormones to stress, mindset, environment, and emotions. That’s why our approach goes far beyond diet and exercise. We look deeper to uncover the why behind your symptoms and create a personalized roadmap for healing.
Using an integrative blend of evidence-based modalities, functional nutrition, neuroscience, behavioral change, and holistic lifestyle design, we help restore balance within the body and support sustainable weight loss and balance through a root-cause approach — not a quick fix.
Our clients don’t just meet their goals; they surpass them. They experience transformation on every level — physical, mental, and emotional — as they learn to align the mind, body, and spirit for lasting wellness.
You deserve to feel your best, live with energy and confidence, and thrive in every area of your life.
✨ Are you ready to begin your own Rooted transformation? Join our movement toward optimal health today.
You matter. Your health matters. And you deserve to feel vibrant, confident, empowered, and alive every single day. I would be honored to walk beside you on this journey and show you just how good your body is designed to feel.
Jennifer Jenkins, RN, CHC, FNS, RYT, NLP-C
Jennifer George
Certified Health Coach
Jen brings a rare and powerful blend of clinical insight, real-life transformation, and nearly three decades of experience in health, wellness, and human behavior.
With both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from Bowling Green State University and The Ohio State University, Jen spent years working in hospital settings where she supported patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. Her work included counseling individuals through new diagnoses, coordinating care plans, facilitating family meetings, connecting patients to community resources, and guiding them through the healing process.
At her core, Jen has always been an advocate, a guide, and an encourager.
Alongside her clinical career, she pursued her passion for movement and performance, becoming a group fitness instructor, personal trainer, and wellness coach with over 29 years of experience. She has led a wide range of training styles including bootcamp, strength and conditioning, HIIT, cycling, and metabolic conditioning—helping countless individuals push beyond perceived limits and step into their full potential.
But Jen’s most powerful transformation didn’t just happen in the gym—it happened in her own life.
As a former client of the Metabolic Mastery Academy, Jen experienced firsthand what it means to address health at the root cause level. Through this holistic, mind-body approach, she released over 50 pounds, restored her health, and reclaimed her energy, confidence, and vitality.
This journey didn’t just change her body—it changed her perspective.
Inspired by her results and deeply aligned with the mission, Jen chose to join forces with Rooted Holistic Health Coaching and is now a Certified Metabolic Mastery Coach, guiding others through the same life-changing process she once walked herself.
Her unique background allows her to meet clients with both clinical compassion and lived experience—understanding not only the physical challenges they face, but also the emotional, mental, and behavioral patterns that often keep them stuck.
“As a former social worker, my goal has always been to empower others. That mission has now evolved into helping individuals reclaim their health, break through limitations, and create lasting transformation from the inside out.”
Jen is deeply committed to creating a space of support, accountability, and growth, where clients feel seen, understood, and empowered every step of the way.
When she’s not coaching, Jen enjoys time with her family—her husband Stephen, an avid runner; her daughter Katherine, who works in the nonprofit space; and her son David, who is pursuing a degree in communications and has a love for caring for dogs.
“It’s the small, consistent changes we make daily that build the foundation for lifelong health. Let’s lock arms and rise together.”