The Story of JTA Wellness
In 2006, Jan Tilley & Associates, Inc. opened as a private practice nutrition office with one dietitian – me! I practiced solo for about two years. As the client base grew, I moved to a larger location, hired a second dietitian and a receptionist. Being in private practice has been one of the most difficult, but most rewarding endeavors of my life. Creating a referral base of physicians, building name recognition within San Antonio and across the country, mastering the art of accepting insurance, handling a full day of patients while still finding time to create nutrition content and manage a staff that has now grown into 3 dietitians, a referral coordinator, an office manager and a practice manager has been a challenge that requires me to be on my ‘A’ game every day.
The growth of Jan Tilley & Associates, Inc. quickly sped up with the publishing of my first book, Getting Your Second Wind. As I look back on my career, I think writing the book has been one of my greatest professional accomplishments. This work was a cathartic look back at how my life experiences have lead me to become the woman I am today, and is a collection of personal, as well as professional, stories that have created a platform for me to speak on the topic of health and wellness in cities all over the country. Another dream was realized when I wrote my cookbook, Healthy Meals for Hurried Families, a collection of recipes I prepared for my four children when they were young; now they are cooking these same dishes for their young families. I’ve been blessed to sell thousands of copies of both books. During the preliminary writing of the first book, I wasn’t confident that I would be published, much less sell books.
As Jan Tilley & Associates, Inc. evolved and grew it was obvious that our business platform had broadened, and this year we have chosen to rebrand ourselves as JTA Wellness, expanding our nutrition counseling services and become fully engaged in the arena of corporate wellness. With this decision, we have had the opportunity to work with companies, large and small, all over the state of Texas. Our niche in corporate wellness is to inspire employees to believe that improving their health is possible. Successfully mastering the art of Learn at Lunch programs ranging from “Healthy Eating in a Fast Food World” to “Know your Numbers…Move Your Numbers”, we are able to provide employees practical tools needed to bring their lab results into a healthy range.
During the past year JTA Wellness has seen intense growth. Internally we lovingly refer to this new phase as JTA 2.0! With this good fortune, we have been able to expand and remodel our office space, add staff and move boldly into the practice of culinary medicine. We eagerly look forward to upcoming challenges and successes as we embrace many exciting changes on the horizon. JTA Wellness is focused on becoming your wellness solution!
Jan has written numerous cookbooks including her latest, Healthy Meals for Hurried Families which offers recipes that are simple and satisfying. In addition, she authored Getting Your Second Wind which utilizes personal stories and client experiences to motivate readers to find their path to wellness.
In addition to managing her successful nutrition consulting practice, Jan is a highly respected corporate wellness expert and motivational speaker sharing stories balanced by professional observations and research to propel her audience toward a lifetime of healthy choices.
In the spring of 2012, the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics awarded Jan the State Media Award which honors an outstanding individual that has made a positive impact on the promotion of nutrition and dietetics through the media. In 2014 Jan received the National Association of Women Business Owners Entrepreneurial Spirit Award as a Mentor.
Krista and her husband enjoy a very active lifestyle and train together for races of all distances and disciplines from ½ marathons to full Ironman competitions. Her passion for training has brought a new level of expertise to our JTA family.
Jan has written numerous cookbooks including her latest, Healthy Meals for Hurried Families which offers recipes that are simple and satisfying. In addition, she authored Getting Your Second Wind which utilizes personal stories and client experiences to motivate readers to find their path to wellness.
In addition to managing her successful nutrition consulting practice, Jan is a highly respected corporate wellness expert and motivational speaker sharing stories balanced by professional observations and research to propel her audience toward a lifetime of healthy choices.
In the spring of 2012, the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics awarded Jan the State Media Award which honors an outstanding individual that has made a positive impact on the promotion of nutrition and dietetics through the media. In 2014 Jan received the National Association of Women Business Owners Entrepreneurial Spirit Award as a Mentor.
Libby worked alongside North East Independent School District (NEISD) in San Antonio, Texas and evaluated ways to improve the nutritional value, food quality, and presentation of foods offered by the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. She also researched methods to improve the health education of high school students in NEISD. In addition, Libby has worked on several projects with the San Antonio WIC (Women, Infant, & Child) program, improving the accessibility and availability of healthy food for children and their families.
Libby’s love and hobby is cooking and baking, and she is a chef extraordinaire. As a teaching assistant at Utah State University, Libby co-taught 5 semesters of food literacy courses, instructing on proper cooking technique and knife skills. She also taught a Kids’ Cooking Class through a fine dining restaurant for 3 years, not to mention several years working as a baker for a fine dining restaurant and bakery.
Jan has written numerous cookbooks including her latest, Healthy Meals for Hurried Families which offers recipes that are simple and satisfying. In addition, she authored Getting Your Second Wind which utilizes personal stories and client experiences to motivate readers to find their path to wellness.
In addition to managing her successful nutrition consulting practice, Jan is a highly respected corporate wellness expert and motivational speaker sharing stories balanced by professional observations and research to propel her audience toward a lifetime of healthy choices.
In the spring of 2012, the Texas Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics awarded Jan the State Media Award which honors an outstanding individual that has made a positive impact on the promotion of nutrition and dietetics through the media. In 2014 Jan received the National Association of Women Business Owners Entrepreneurial Spirit Award as a Mentor.