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02/26/2018 11:00 PMFunctional Medicine Nutritionist Brigitta Jansen has joined Essex Wellness Center/Fitness on the Water’s team of wellness professionals. In this new position, Jansen will service clients at both facilities needed assistance addressing the root cause of chronic disease instead of just managing symptoms.
“I am pleased to add Brigitta’s expertise to our roster of services,” said Heidi Kunzli, founder of Essex Wellness Center and Fitness on the Water. “Her experience treating a variety of clientele and chronic issues complements our entire array of offerings at both facilities. Her passion to help people and support the body in healing itself follows the day-to-day goals we have through our mind body offerings.”
Brigitta utilizes blood chemistry, metabolic testing, GI panels, food sensitivity testing, genetic and hormone testing and diet and health history to determine one’s nutrient needs. Her focus is especially on healing the gut using the 5R program, as well as gentle detoxing and rebalancing of nutrient levels. Many chronic conditions have been linked to gut dysbiosis and high toxin levels, including autoimmune disorders, autism, depression, anxiety, skin issues, weight problems, diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer and more.
“I am honored to be joining this esteemed team of professionals,” added Jansen. “The addition of my nutrition background certainly rounds out the plethora of wellness services that is currently offered, and I’m looking forward to beginning my work with clients!”
Brigitta is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Bridgeport (Masters in Human Nutrition), and holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from University College London, UK. She is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the American College of Nutrition.
Essex Wellness Center offers comprehensive wellness services for clients through a team of holistic-minded health professionals. With locations in Essex and Westbrook, Connecticut, services include Naturopathic and Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture, massage, facials, body treatments, nutrition services and more.
For more information, visit www.essexwellnessctr.com. The studio can also be found on Facebook (Essex Wellness Center at the Shore) and Instagram (ewc_shore).
Fitness on the Water is an upscale, boutique fitness studio located in the shoreline towns of Westbrook and Branford, Connecticut. Specializing in Pilates, Barre and Yoga, the group classes and private sessions are led by experienced and dedicated instructors. The studios’ signature Barefoot Bands classes, only found at FOTW, combines Pilates, Yoga, barefoot cardio and resistance training with the use of colored resistance bands suspended from the ceiling. Other unique group classes include Cardio Rebounder, a total body workout done completely on an individual trampoline, Indoor Cycling, Dance, Piloxing and Total Body workouts, as well as the shoreline’s only Pilates Cadillac for private Pilates instruction in Westbrook. Also in Westbrook: a traditional steam sauna as well as two state-of-the art infrared saunas with Chromotherapy (light/mood treatment), custom glass-tiled rain showers, fruit infused water, aromatherapy scented towels and more.
For more information, visit www.fitnessonthewater.com. The studio can also be found on Facebook (fitnessonthewaterconnecticut) and Instagram (fitnessonthewater).