Jan Elliott Evans
Registered Dietitian
Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Board Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian
Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Welcome to Dr. Evans' practice in clinical nutrition and dietetics. Dr. Evans is a private pay Registered Dietitian located in central Virginia. She provides objective, scientific answers for your nutrition concerns without ever endorsing any product or outside service.
Dr. Evans is a Behavior Change Agent and an expert in adult nutrition. She has over 26 years in the health management industry with a strong knowledge of human nutrition and dietetics, biochemistry, disease processes, and human and exercise physiology. She also possesses a comprehensive medical and clinical background with an emphasis upon human nutrition. With an astute knowledge and understanding of psychological and emotional issues surrounding weight management, nutrition and eating behavior, she has a proven ability to help others achieve their nutrition goals. In August of 2015, Dr. Evans was named a Fellow of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
EDUCATION
- Dietetic Internship: Sodexho Health Care
- Didactic Program in Dietetics: Kansas State University
- Doctorate: The College of William and Mary
- Specialist: The College of William and Mary
- Master’s/ Bachelor’s: The University of Richmond
- Collegiate Professional Teaching License
EXPERIENCE
- Critical Care Dietitian: Bon Secours Health System, Richmond, VA
- Consulting Dietitian:
Concierge Medical Practices, Executive Physical Programs
Ernst & Young
RCM&D
Luck Companies
Wells Fargo Advisors
Colonial Webb Contractors
Virginia Green Lawn Care
Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs
Corporate Wellness and Health Initiatives
Home Health Initiatives
Amateur and Professional Athletes and Professional Sports Teams
Nutrition Support Teams (Inpatient Setting)
Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Facilities
Higher Education and Medical Ground Rounds
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute of the University of Richmond
The Woman's Club: Richmond, VA
Circle Center Adult Day Services: Richmond, VA
The Collegiate Schools: Richmond, VA
Maggie L. Walker Governor's School: Richmond, VA
- Former Clinical Dietitian: Bon Secours Bariatric Program, Hampton Roads, VA
- Former Instructor/Assistant Professor of Health Sciences: The University of Richmond, VA
EXPERTISE
- Registered Dietitian
- Board Certified Nutrition Support Dietitian (CNSC)
- Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (FAND)
- Extensive experience treating food allergies, food sensitivities and eating disorders
- Proficient in comprehending lab values, managing plasma lipid anomalies and disorders of glucose metabolism
- Proven success in assisting clients with weight management and health behavior change
- Expert guidance with management of heart and vascular disease, cognitive decline and bone mineral density (osteopenia and osteoporosis) issues.
- Four year NCAA collegiate athlete (swimming), extensive experience with professional and collegiate athletes in nutrition, weight management and dietary intake analysis
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Virginia Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Richmond Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN)