Welcome!

My name is Dr. Jen Meijer. I am a Registered Dietitian with a passion for one-on-one nutrition counseling. I’ve always loved many aspects of food - growing it, cooking it, and feeding others. Our need for food becomes a common ground for each member of our community. Eating a meal with others can be as good for our bodies as it can be for our souls.

I received my PhD in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Michigan and Registered Dietitian (RD) license from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The start of my career was focused on research questions such as “How does disease influence digestion?” and “What can we measure in our body to create precise recommendations for the food we eat?” I’ve published more than two dozen peer-reviewed articles, conducted several clinical trials, and served as an Assistant Professor at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College.

While I was doing research, I practiced as a Registered Dietitian in adult and pediatric weight management clinics for nearly a decade, assisting patients with metabolic issues such as obesity, lipid disorders, hypertension, and diabetes. Over time, I found that my favorite days of the week were those that I saw patients.

As a result, I started Happy Trails Nutrition L.L.C. to provide patients with innovative nutrition approaches that larger clinics may restrict. I welcome adult and pediatric patients who are seeking nutritional services ranging from general nutrition to metabolic disorders to sports nutrition. We are located at 108 North Main Street in White River Junction, Vermont, which is home to several other providers including Twin River Urology, Greentree Women’s Health, and True North Pelvic Physical Therapy.