Meet The Team
Meet The Team
Jennifer M. Doane,
MS, RDN, CSSD, LDN, ATC
Jennifer is a registered/licensed dietitian, board certified specialist in sports dietetics, as well as a certified athletic trainer.
Jennifer received her BS in Physical Education – Athletic Training from Salisbury University; received her MS in Nutritional Science from The University of Connecticut; and finally completed her Dietetic Internship at The College of Saint Elizabeth in Morristown, NJ.
Jennifer started Advantage Nutrition in 2000 and, over the years, has continued to develop and expand the business to Advantage Nutrition & Wellness, LLC in 2007.
Since her early years of education, Jennifer values her membership in various professional organizations and currently serves as the chair of the Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition Groups (SCAN’s) NATA Committee as well as Reimbursement Chair for the Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association.
Valuing education, Jennifer also serves as a preceptor for the Cedar Crest College Dietetic Internship Program as well as various other institutions.
In the past three years, Jennifer has also expanded her love of education to the role of adjunct professor for both The College of St. Elizabeth (CSE) and Moravian College. She instructs an on-line master’s course on sports nutrition for CSE and an undergraduate level course on general nutrition at Moravian College.
Personally, Jennifer’s passion for nutrition developed from her continual involvement in various sports from an early age. Jennifer has continued to incorporate her first-hand knowledge as an athlete (as well as her general drive and dedication) into her daily work ethic and private practice.
Jennifer enjoys the mountains, playing golf, and supporting her boys in various activities and sports including karate, football, baseball, and basketball.
Jennifer currently resides in Bethlehem, PA with her husband Tim Doane and her two sons, Ethan and Joshua.
Jacqui Jarrett
RDN, LDN, CDCES
Jacqui is a registered and licensed dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist with advanced training in weight management through the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
Jacqui received a BA in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware and a BS degree in Nutrition from Cedar Crest College. Her undergraduate studies included Mediterranean Diet and cooking classes taken in Italy. She completed her dietetic internship through the Sodexo Distance Program.
Jacqui started her nutrition practice as a clinical dietitian working with a variety of acute nutrition diagnoses. Her interest in diabetes education moved her into outpatient nutrition therapy and ultimately into private practice. She joined forces with Jennifer in 2007 to create Advantage Nutrition & Wellness, LLC.
Jacqui is a member of various professional nutrition and diabetes organizations. She has served as Nominating Chair for the Lehigh Valley Dietetic Association and has assisted throughout the years with the Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics efforts locally and in Harrisburg.
Jacqui is a client-centered practitioner and enjoys working through the behavior change process with her clients whether one on one or in a group setting.
Jacqui enjoys gardening, hiking, kayaking, trekking, and traveling to less explored areas of the world, volunteering in these areas when she can. She is passionate about sustainable food initiatives and tries to live her life accordingly.
Fitness and nutrition are an integral part of Jacqui’s life. Her personal wellness goals are a vital asset to her professional success. She often serves as an example to follow, not just a voice to be heard.
Jacqui lives in Bethlehem and enjoys spending time with her granddaughter, Quinn.
Michele Waide
RDN, LDN
Michele is a registered/licensed dietitian. She received her BS in Dietetics from the University of Northern Colorado; and completed her Dietetic Internship with Gulf Coast Dietetic Internship in Biloxi, Mississippi.
Michele is a member of The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics, as well as the Vegetarian Nutrition Dietetic Practice Group. Determination & perseverance are assets that have helped Michele to meet goals & accept new challenges.
Michele has always been interested in nutrition, but her enthusiasm grew after having children & learning to manage numerous food allergies/sensitivities & other health conditions. She enjoys spending her time with family & friends, especially her children, grandchildren & Jack Russell Terriers. A lifelong resident of New Jersey, her favorite activity is walking on the beach. Additional interests include cooking, music, reading, running, & biking.
Melissa Martinez
Billing Assistant
Melissa earned a BS in Exercise and Sport Science from Pennsylvania State University and a MS in Physical Therapy from Hahnemann University.
Upon completion of my degrees, Melissa worked as a PT at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia and Guthrie Hospital in Sayre, PA. Most recently, Melissa was employed as the office manager at Carbon Surgical Associates before joining ANW.
Melissa enjoys running, walking her family’s dog, traveling, and supporting her children in their sports. She lives in Palmerton with her husband, Michael, and their children Jake, Madison and Emma.
