Nutritionist in Tigard & Beaverton, 1‑on‑1 with Jennie
Data-driven, evidence-based coaching with Jennie Carolan, MS, your concierge nutritionist. Weekly check-ins, menus planned before you eat out, and a text away when life happens.
Talk with Jennie
Tell us your goal and we’ll set up a 20-minute call to see if 1‑on‑1 coaching fits.
Coaching is virtual, so it works from Tigard, Beaverton or anywhere. DEXA, training and physical therapy are in person at 11105 SW Greenburg Rd, Tigard, just off Highway 217.
Jennie Carolan, MS
Jennie leads nutrition at APEX PWR and has coached nutrition for more than 10 years. She holds a master’s degree in Food Science & Nutrition, and as a mom of two she builds plans for weeks that don’t go to plan. Her clients range from first-time trackers to competitive lifters, endurance athletes and adults in their 60s protecting their muscle.
“Everything I do is data driven. Good nutrition doesn’t happen in a vacuum.”Jennie Carolan, MS
Built on your numbers, adjusted every week
Jennie starts with your data, then adjusts your plan every week from what your food log and weekly average weight actually show.
Start from your body
Your DEXA scan shows your muscle, fat, visceral fat and bone, so your targets fit your actual body composition. No scan yet? Jennie builds from your intake and recommends a baseline DEXA so you can measure what changes.
Match it to your training
Building muscle, coming back from an injury, fueling long runs or just having more energy: your calories, protein and carbs follow what you ask your body to do. You don’t need to train at APEX. Jennie builds around whatever you already do.
Adjust from real data
Each week Jennie reviews your food log, weekly average weight, steps, water and workouts, then sends a written check-in with what worked and your next goals. Rescans every few months show what’s really changing.
What the evidence says, in practice
- Protein at every meal, about 30 grams or more, which matters even more as you age
- Fiber at 25 to 30 grams a day
- Weekly average weight, never one morning on the scale
- A modest deficit: about 0.5 to 1.5 lb a week, roughly 1% of body weight
What you won’t get
- A cookie-cutter meal plan
- Banned foods or cleanses
- Starving to lose weight: clients eat as many calories as their goal allows
- A plan that falls apart the first time you travel
“Calories determine body weight. Macros plus workouts determine body composition.”Jennie Carolan, MS
Your concierge nutritionist
Real life is full of work dinners, travel, kids’ schedules and days that don’t go to plan. As a 1‑on‑1 client you send Jennie the menu before you eat out and plan the meal together, she has backup options ready for your on-the-go days, and she’s a text away when something comes up.
Eating out, planned
Send the menu or a photo. Jennie sends back her pick, estimated macros and a swap, so dinner out fits your day instead of derailing your week.
Travel game plans
Golf trips, vacations, holidays and work travel get their own plan: a few simple rules to hit, so you come home on track without tracking every bite.
Custom resources
Restaurant guides, recipe macro breakdowns, grab-and-go grocery lists and guides made for your week, on top of the full APEX nutrition library.
Everything in 1‑on‑1 VIP
Coaching starts with 12 weeks and continues month to month after that, with weekly, every-other-week or solo options once you’ve built the habits.
Talk with Jennie- Intake questionnaire and a call with Jennie before you start
- Custom calorie and macro targets with ranges, built from your data
- Your own tracker and simple MyFitnessPal setup (the free version works)
- Weekly written check-ins within a day of sending your tracker: weekly average, each macro, fiber, water, steps and day-by-day feedback
- Menu, restaurant and travel planning whenever you need it
- Text access to Jennie for quick questions
- DEXA reads: when you scan, Jennie turns your report into your next targets
- The APEX nutrition library: Core Four Plate Guide, Travel Guide, Social Events Guide, restaurant smart orders, a week-one menu and recipes
- HSA and FSA cards accepted. Current APEX members get member pricing
Measure it, then change it
The scale can’t tell you whether you lost fat or muscle. A DEXA body composition scan can. It’s sold separately and takes about 10 minutes in our Tigard office.
A full team behind your plan
Jennie coaches virtually, so check-ins fit around your week. When your plan calls for testing, strength training, rehab or a physician, the rest of the team is in one building in Tigard.
Jennie Carolan
Your 1‑on‑1 nutritionist. Builds your targets, reviews your week and plans around real life.
Lauren Peterson
Runs your DEXA scan and testing appointments in Tigard, 5 days a week including Saturdays.
Colin Feldtman
Builds the strength side, so what you eat turns into muscle. Adult strength training.
Dr. Jon van den Boogaard
For injuries and getting back to training safely. Physical therapy is in-network with most major insurance.
Dr. Jordan Senn, DO
Reviews bone density scans and supports healthy approaches to GLP-1 medications, longevity and overall health.
A good fit if this is you
You want one person who knows your numbers, checks your week and tells you what to change.
- Busy professionals and parents who eat out, travel and need a plan that bends
- Lifters who want to lose fat and keep or build muscle
- Adults over 40 protecting muscle and strength as they age
- On a GLP-1 and want enough protein and strength training to hold onto muscle
- Runners, cyclists and Hyrox athletes who need to fuel training
- Coming back from an injury and rebuilding
- Anyone done with restarting diets every Monday
How it works
Real clients, real scans
These APEX clients worked with Jennie in the 12-Week Nutrition Challenge and measured their change with before-and-after DEXA scans, losing fat while keeping or building muscle.
Body fat 31.3% to 26.4%. Lean mass 134.2 to 139.6 lb.
Read Bob’s storyBody fat 48.4% to 41.7%. Lean mass up 2.5 lb, visceral fat down 1.25 lb.
Read Lauren’s storyBody fat 51.6% to 48.3%. Lean mass up 3.8 lb, visceral fat down 1.89 lb.
Read Elsa’s story“The level of detail it shows helped me shape better goals for my health journey.”
Tara F. · Google review“They took the time to explain my results in a way that was easy to understand.”
Rhonnye M. · Google review“…1 on 1 sessions, Dexa Scans, nutrition info, and a lot more. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff.”
Nick J. · Google review“The way back in is not a big Monday reset or a perfect week. It is the next meal.”Jennie Carolan, MS
Questions
How much does 1‑on‑1 VIP coaching cost?
Jennie walks through pricing on your call so you can see which option fits. VIP is billed monthly, starting with 12 weeks and then month to month. Current APEX members get member pricing, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
Do I need to live in Tigard or Beaverton?
No. Coaching is virtual, so clients work with Jennie from Tigard, Beaverton, the Portland metro and out of state. DEXA scans, training and physical therapy happen in person at our Tigard location.
Do I need to train at APEX?
No. Jennie builds your plan around whatever training you already do, wherever you do it. If you want coached strength training, our team in Tigard can help.
Do I need a DEXA scan to start?
No, but it’s recommended. A baseline DEXA shows your muscle, fat and visceral fat so your targets fit your body, and a rescan every few months shows whether you’re losing fat and keeping muscle. DEXA scans are sold separately.
Will I have to give up foods I love?
No foods are off limits. You’ll learn to fit them in: if you choose a fun food, it counts as that meal’s carb and fat, and the rest of the plate stays simple. Clients keep the wine, the cookie and the family recipes.
How fast will I see results?
Most fat-loss clients aim for about 0.5 to 1.5 lb a week, roughly 1% of body weight. Jennie tracks your weekly average, not daily swings, so one high morning never decides whether a week worked.
Is Jennie a dietitian?
Jennie is a nutritionist with a master’s degree in Food Science & Nutrition. She is not a registered dietitian, and coaching doesn’t diagnose or treat medical conditions. If you’re managing a medical condition, keep your doctor in the loop. Our physician is part of the team at APEX.
Does insurance cover nutrition coaching?
Nutrition coaching isn’t billed to insurance. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
What app do I use?
MyFitnessPal, and the free version is enough. You share your diary with Jennie, and she reviews it day by day in your weekly check-in.
What happens after 12 weeks?
You choose what fits: keep weekly check-ins, move to every other week, or go solo with the tools you’ve built. Everything after the first 12 weeks is month to month.
How is VIP different from the 12-Week Nutrition Challenge?
The 12-Week Challenge is self-paced, with personalized macros, weekly video lessons from Jennie and a private group. VIP is 1‑on‑1: Jennie reviews your log every week, writes your check-in and plans meals and travel with you. See all nutrition programs.
Start with a call
Tell us your goal and we’ll set up your call with Jennie. The next step is a 20-minute conversation.