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They eat, sleep and breathe all things nutrition.

Our expert and certified nutrition coaches are truly your partners for Medical Nutrition Therapy success. They will not only develop your custom nutrition therapy program, they are here to help you understand and navigate the mysteries of good nutrition, decode labels, help you shop better, provide recipes you’ll love, and support you throughout your nutrition journey.


Ashley Stickley
Registered Dietitian

Ashley is a Registered Dietitian and graduate of Virginia Tech with a BS in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise. She is from Midlothian, VA and was raised in a family who has a strong love for food and cooking. As an RD, Ashley is passionate about people, food, and creating a healthy relationship between the two. She loves to encourage people in all aspects of life and help them to make practical and sustainable habits to lead healthful lives. In her free time she loves cooking and staying active with her husband. On the weekends you can usually find her running at First Landing State Park or enjoying the beach. She is excited to learn and walk alongside her patients in their health journey.

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Laurie Thenedy
Registered Dietitian

Laurie grew up in Fairfax, VA and gained interest in nutrition in high school when she realized the types of food she ate changed the way she performed in sports. After personally feeling the difference that good nutrition made in her energy levels and mood, she knew she wanted to help others live healthier lifestyles so they can feel their best. Laurie graduated with her B.S in Nutrition Sciences from Baylor University, and then completed her Dietetic internship through Virginia Tech. Laurie enjoys helping people discover that healthy eating doesn’t mean boring or tasteless!

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Danielle Castellano
Registered Dietitian

Danielle’s first real exposure to nutrition education was in 11th grade when she saw a documentary. Nutrition has been her passion ever since, and she earned a B.S. in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech. She then went on to work as a Dietitian Technician, Registered for Women Infants and Children (WIC) for a few years until going back to school to complete her Dietetic Internship at Meredith College. As an RD, Danielle is excited to help others develop a more positive relationship with food and start living a healthier life, and she’s there for support when you just need to “taco ‘bout” it.

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Amani Holloman
Office Assistant

Amani was born and raised in Virginia Beach and graduated from Maury High School. As a younger child, she gained a love for nature and enjoys all outside activities such as bike riding, swimming, and hiking. In her free time she likes to spend time with friends, family, and her puppy Bella. She’s excited to see what she can learn about staying fit during her time at Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios!

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Karen Bremenstul
Registered Dietitian

Karen has always been a lover of foods and originally wanted to work in a test kitchen before she got hooked on nutrition in her first class at Cornell University. Her interest in nutrition grew to focus on preventive health and nutrition. She worked in nutrition education with Cooperative Extension before heading to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for a Masters in Public Health Nutrition. After becoming credentialed with the American Academy of Dietetics, she has enjoyed a variety of nutrition roles, including nutrition writing for newspapers, health promotion for an HMO and nutritional sales. Karen’s goal is to help others achieve changes in their diets to improve their health and reduce risks for nutrition related diseases.

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Gerrie Pleasants
Accounts Manager, Human Resources

Gerrie is the backbone of the JWFNS brand. She is the mother of four boys. And if that does not keep her busy enough, she is also a coach for a local competitive cheerleading squad. She believes that food is a healer and lives a life of balancing healthy eating with exercising while enjoying the sweeter tastes of life in moderation.

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Jim White
ACSM Health Fitness Instructor, Registered Dietitian, AND National Spokesman, Owner

Jim graduated Summa Cum Laude from Youngstown University in Ohio with a B.A. in Nutrition. He is credentialed by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian and certified by the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health Fitness Instructor. Jim has the reputation of being one of the top health professionals in the area. His clientele includes all walks of life—athletes, actors, models, business owners, elders and teens. Jim and his team have helped hundreds lose thousands. LEARN MORE ABOUT JIM.

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  • When I first began this journey, I was so sick. My unhealthy habits had gotten so bad that I had horrible acid reflux. I was coughing and throwing up almost every day. I had gotten pneumonia from it and the acid started to burn my vocal cords. I even had two ulcers in my stomach. The eating was causing me stress and the stress was causing me to eat. It was a horrible, vicious cycle that I couldn’t control. Every time I tried to be healthier I would slip up and then give up. Coming to Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios was one of the best decisions I could have ever made. They not only taught me how to eat properly, but to not be so critical of myself. This weight-loss journey was not only about losing weight, but about finding balance, and I’m excited to see what’s next.

  • I first came to JWFNS because I had gained more weight over the winter than I normally do. Initially, I just wanted to fit into my jeans and get ready for summer. After six weeks of being on the meal plan and having remarkable results, the RDs at JWFNS suggested I compete in a bikini competition. Under my RD’s guidance, I was ready for the stage at my first competition where I won First Place in Debut, First Place in Novice and First Place + Pro Card in Open. I have never looked or felt so healthy in my life! I absolutely love the way my body looks now and I have JWFNS to thank!

  • I came to my dietitian at the beginning of my weight-loss journey in February. I had told her that I was a repeat offender of diets and I had been scared by my last physical where my doctor said something had to change or I was going to have to take multiple medications for high cholesterol and diabetes. My dietitian really helped educate me on healthy foods. Each week she was a great motivator. I have lost a total of 64 pounds since February and she continues to be my advocate. I have enjoyed being a part of the JWFNS family and hope that I continue to celebrate my successes.

  • It’s been almost a year that I’ve been on the nutrition plan, and Jim tailors my plan around my goals. My first goal was to lose some weight. I was able to accomplish that and lower my body fat percentage significantly. My second goal was to run a marathon and get faster at running. I completed my first marathon in October of 2017. I have increased my half marathon Personal Record (PR) by over 5 minutes. I am getting faster all the time. I’m currently working on my third goal, which is to improve my physique, by adding more weights and gym time. My final goal is to compete in a Half Ironman (triathlon) in 2019. With Jim’s custom-tailored plan, in conjunction with my workouts, this is achievable! The nutrition plan is a lifestyle change and it’s something I can stick with.
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