Nutrition Support That Fits Real Life
At Happy Trails Nutrition, our goal is simple: to help you achieve sustainable health through personalized, evidence-based nutrition care.
Registered Dietitian Jen Meijer, PhD, MPH, RD, works with patients of all ages—from young children to older adults—to develop practical nutrition strategies that support both prevention and treatment of disease.
Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis, trying to improve long-term health, or simply looking for guidance from a trusted nutrition expert, your care plan will be tailored to your unique goals, lifestyle, and medical history.
Every patient leaves their appointment with clear, individualized nutrition goals—including dietary strategies, nutrient targets, and practical meal ideas to support lasting change.
85% of Happy Trails Nutrition Patients Have Their Visits Fully Covered by Insurance
Nutrition counseling is often covered by insurance, making Registered Dietitians accessible and affordable to work with.
Happy Trails Nutrition is in network with a variety of insurance providers including BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Green Mountain Care (Medicaid) United Healthcare, Medicare and Anthem and is eager to help patients understand their benefits prior to their first appointment. Our goal is to make evidence-based nutrition care accessible, transparent, and easy to navigate.
Happy Trails Nutrition is in network with:
Nutrition Care for a Wide Range of Health Goals
Happy Trails Nutrition provides individualized support for:
Disease Management
• Cardiovascular disease
• Diabetes and insulin resistance
• Gastrointestinal disorders
• Weight management
• Metabolic health
Life Stage Nutrition
• Pediatric nutrition and picky eating
• Adolescents learning independent nutrition habits
• Pregnancy and lactation
• Menopause and hormonal changes
• Healthy aging and bone health
Performance & Prevention
• Sports nutrition
• Preventative nutrition care
• Long-term lifestyle changes
• Reducing reliance on medications when possible
A Personalized Approach to Nutrition Care
Unlike large medical centers with limited appointment availability, Happy Trails Nutrition offers flexible scheduling and individualized care designed around your needs.
Every Patient Receives:
• Dedicated appointment time with thorough preparation and follow-up
• Customized nutrition plans including nutrient targets and meal guidance
• Flexible visit frequency (weekly, monthly, or as needed)
• Care coordination with your physician or healthcare team
• Evidence-based recommendations backed by scientific research
Appointments are available both virtually and in clinic in White River Junction, Vermont.
Clinical Expertise You Can Trust
Happy Trails Nutrition is led by Jen Meijer, PhD, MPH, RD, a Registered Dietitian specializing in evidence-based nutrition care across the lifespan.
Jen’s background combines clinical practice with extensive academic research in nutritional science. She holds a PhD and Master of Public Health in Nutritional Science from the University of Michigan and previously served as an Assistant Professor at Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine.
She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed scientific articles and is a Board Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM) with additional FODMAP expert training through Monash University.
Her approach blends rigorous scientific research with practical, personalized nutrition care for every patient.
For Medical Providers:
Happy Trails Nutrition regularly partners with primary care providers and specialists across the Upper Valley. Referrals are welcome.
What Patients Are Saying
"This visit exceeded my high expectations. Dr Meijer patiently listened to my concerns. She somehow managed to share with me the seriousness of changes that I need to make but did this in a way that had me leaving the office feeling optimistic and empowered."
Michael C.
"Jen at Happy Trails Nutrition has been amazing. She’s thoughtful, easy to talk to, and incredibly knowledgeable. She’s helped me feel more in control of my IBS and made the low FODMAP process, especially reintroduction, so much easier. Her printouts and materials are super clear and actually helpful, which makes it way less overwhelming. I always feel supported and actually enjoy our sessions. I’m really grateful to be working with her."
Emma W.
"Dr. Meijer has educated me, offered several options for dietary changes, and listened to my feedback. She has quickly found ways for me to resolve my digestion challenges. I feel enormously better and am very grateful for her excellent, professional, in depth care."
Thereses L.
