We work with individuals interested in achieving a healthier lifestyle or who are working to overcome a variety of conditions or health challenges, including auto-immune disorders, cardiovascular conditions, weight management and more. Our team of dietitians is in-network with most medical insurances, and can work with you both in-person or virtually from any of our tri-state locations.
Nutrition Counseling
Insurance is accepted
Be Well IHS participates with Aetna, CIGNA, all the Horizon/Blue Cross Blue Shield plans, Meritain, Oxford, and UnitedHealthcare. Please check with your insurance provider to confirm you plan’s benefits and patient responsibility.
Fertility
Marisa Sweeney MS RDN leads our team of registered dietitian nutritionists that are the country’s premier fertility dietitian group specializing in preconception, prenatal and postpartum nutrition. We have partnered with IVIRMA, the largest reproductive medical group in the world, providing their patients with nutrition counseling for fertility and pregnancy for over a decade. Our team will teach you how diet impacts your baby’s growth & development, and develop individualized nutrition therapy plans to support you during each trimester.
Gastrointestinal disorders
IBS, GERD, Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, food allergies & intolerances, and more
Thyroid & endocrine disorders
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes, and more
Pediatrics
- Food allergies and/or intolerances
- Eating disorders and intuitive eating
- Learn more about pediatric services
Sports & Lifestyle
- Sports nutrition for adolescent, high school, college and professional athletes
- Vegan/vegetarianism, special diet and cultural preferences
Locations
Contact us to consult with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in these areas:
- Basking Ridge, NJ
- Eatowntown, NJ
- Englewood, NJ
- Freehold, NJ
- Lehigh Valley, PA
- Marlton, NJ
- Morristown, NJ
- New York City, NY
- Princeton, NJ
- Springfield, NJ
- Somerset, NJ
- West Orange, NJ
- Basking Ridge, NJ
- Eatowntown, NJ
- Englewood, NJ
- Freehold, NJ
- Lehigh Valley, PA
- Marlton, NJ
- Morristown, NJ
- New York City, NY
- Princeton, NJ
- Springfield, NJ
- Somerset, NJ
- West Orange, NJ
Meet The Team
Learn more about each of our Registered Dietitian Nutritionists. Reach out to schedule a consultation!
Education:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a concentration in Dietetics from Montclair State University.
- Master of Science degree in Applied Nutrition at Northeastern University.
- Current nutrition doctoral candidate at University of North Florida.
Professional:
- Owner of Be Well Integrative Health Services (founded in 2012), headquartered in Morristown, NJ with 12 locations throughout NJ, NY, and PA.
- Owner and Creator of the New Jersey VegFest (founded in 2014), the Garden State’s Official Vegan Food Festival.
- Director of Wellness Services for IVIRMA, 2015-2018. This is the world’s largest reproductive endocrinology medical group.
- Practiced dietetics at Hackensack University Medical Center, Holy Name Medical Center, and Kessler Institute of Rehabilitation.
Accolades/Achievements:
- Women’s Center for Entrepreneurship Corporation 2013 Woman of the Year, Finalist.
- Founder and Past-President of the Morristown Mayors’ Wellness Campaign, 2014-2017.
- Past-President and founding member of the Morristown Women in Business.
- Advisory board member of Sustainable Morristown, 2017-present.
- Named New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Emerging Dietetic Leader of 2017.
- Named the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics 2019 Nutrition Entrepreneur of the Year.
- Board member of Atlantic Health’s Community Advisory Board, 2014-2019.
- Chairperson of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Annual Conference, 2016-2019.
- President of the New Jersey Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2021-2022, now the current Past-President.
- Advisory board member of the Food and Nutrition department at University of Saint Elizabeth, 2021-present.
Contact us to book your appointment with Marisa Sweeney at Be Well IHS, or by virtual tele-consultation.
- Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist in New Jersey since 2015
- Earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Food Science with a concentration in Dietetics from Montclair State University
- Completed a 10 month dietetic internship with the Sodexo New York/Metropolitan area dietetic internship program
- A member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and the New Jersey Dietetic Association.
- Currently practicing with Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey and Clara Maass Medical Center, in addition to practicing at Be Well Morristown.
Experienced in providing medical nutritional therapy for the following nutritional issues:
- Gastrointestinal disorders including IBS, GERD, Crohns disease, Celiac’s disease etc.
- Food Allergies/Intolerances
- Optimizing Fertility
- PCOS
- Pregnancy
- Weight Management
- Hashimoto’s Disease/Hypothyroidism
- Anti-Inflammatory Diets
- Diabetes Management
- Cardiovascular Health
- General Healthy Eating Habits
Contact us to book your virtual tele-consultation with Gabrielle.
Leda Ristovic holds Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in Nutrition/Dietetics from Montclair State University. She became a registered dietician upon successfully completing 1200 hours of supervised practice with Iowa State University’s Dietetic Internship program.
“Investing in our health and being able to influence some kind of change is incredibly empowering.”
– Leda Ristovic, RD
Prior to beginning her career at IVIRMA of New Jersey, Ristovic has worked with a variety of populations including prenatal care, maternity, infant and pediatric nutrition, elderly/long term care, and acute care. She also holds a certificate of training in adult weight management, obtained a four-part breastfeeding training, and is a certified food safety manager. Her ultimate goal in her career is to educate others on how to make healthier choices and lead balanced lives, using scientific- and evidence-based information. And of course… world peace!
Contact us to book your virtual tele-consultation with Leda.
Desiree Martin has a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics from West Chester University in Pennsylvania where she graduated with summa cum laude honors. She then continued her journey at Montclair State University where she successfully completed 1,200 hours of supervised practice. Desiree became a registered dietitian in 2014 and began working as a clinical dietitian at CentraState Medical Center in Freehold shortly after.
“I believe that each new meal and snack is a brand new opportunity to make smarter, more informed choices to better improve our bodies and overall well-being.” – Desiree Martin, RD
Desiree worked closely with both inpatients and outpatients at CentraState. She facilitated monthly group classes for the pulmonary rehabilitation patients and provided individual nutrition counseling for patients undergoing radiation therapy. Desiree has acute care experience in: general medical/surgical, oncology, cardiac/telemetry, critical care, mother/baby, orthopedics and the psychiatric unit. She is a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the New Jersey Dietetic Association. Her approach is to work with the patient to create an individualized meal plan and balanced lifestyle that accommodates the patient’s specific nutrition goals using scientific and evidence based information and education tools.
Contact us to book your virtual tele-consultation with Desiree.
Janet Kopchinski, RDN is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 20 years of experience in pediatric nutrition. She has been with Be Well IHS since 2013.
- She earned her bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in Dietetics, from Rutgers University and completed her Dietetic Internship with NewYork-Presbyterian Nutrition.
- She worked at the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center for 10 years where she managed the nutrition care of many medically complex patients.
- Janet is a published author in medical journals, and has presented many lectures on Pediatric Nutrition in various settings.
- She is a contributing author to The Pediatrician’s Guide to Feeding Babies & Toddlers: Practical Answers to Your Questions on Nutrition, Starting Solids, Allergies, Picky Eating, and More (Porto & DiMaggio, Ten Speed Press, 2016).
Janet is experienced in providing medical nutritional therapy for the following nutritional issues:
- Normal Pediatric Nutrition from birth to 18 years old
- Improving Diet for Health
- Growth issues
- Picky Eating
- Vegetarian and Vegan Diets
- Food Allergies
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Family Feeding Dynamics
- And More
Contact us today to book your appointment with Janet at Be Well IHS or by virtual tele-consultation.
Nutrition Counseling at Be Well Integrative Health Services
Our registered dietitian nutritionists can help you achieve a healthier lifestyle, manage chronic conditions, and more. We offer both in-person and virtual appointments at our tri-state locations.
