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Hi, I’m Joanna!

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

 

I'm a Badass Joy Coach, dietitian, nutrition therapist, Intuitive Eating Counselor, and Certified Feminine Embodiment Coach. Before awakening to Badass Joy Coaching, I only provided nutrition therapy through my private practice, Bodacious Nutrition. If you are interested in nutrition support- pop on over there to check it out! 

My growth into Feminine Embodiment and Badass Joy Coach was not something I really chose- it was naturally laid out for me by the universe. Through grief, a lifetime of growing, and becoming more intuitive, I slowly unfolded into an embodied trait of seeing clearly. 

Now I feel honored to be able to connect with the beautiful souls and amazing women this path has led me toward. I am eternally grateful for the opportunity to support my clients- I love this work!

I was a naturally joyful but contemplative child, then life happened, and I became more of the contemplative overthinker than the joyfulI truly feel like I've come home to my inner aliveness, and I also feel connected to source energy of universal love in a way that I've never known before.

 

If you know me, you know I'm pragmatic, grounded in science, and a realist- so I really mean this in a science of embodiment-type of way! When we heal our old wounds, we open up the ability to access that part of us that is nurtured and nurturing. It allows for a more grounded nervous system and an appreciation of our uniqueness. I call it owning my weird!

 

That is the favorite part of this journey for me- I can show up in my own strangeness with confidence. I even do improv shows now where I used to be terrified of the spotlight!

 

Badass Joy is so fun, guys. ​

A Bit About Me Personally

I’m a mom of three, married to my best friend, Dr. P. When I’m not hanging with my family, I teach nutrition and embodiment for mental health to adolescents and young adults, read and write, go to concerts and Ravens’ games, move my body, try to play chess with everyone I know, take care of my mom, and spend time with my girlfriends.

Questions? Let's connect!

Joanna Pustilnik MS RDN CDCES CIEC

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Education and Training

  • Master's in Nutrition Science from University of Cincinnati 

  • Dietetic Internship at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, 2011

Certifications 

  • Nationally Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN), 2011

  • Washington DC and Maryland Licensed Dietitian 

  • Nationally Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), 2016

  • Certified Intuitive Eating Counselor, 2019

  • Certified Feminine Embodiment Coach, SOEA 2025

  • Certified Mental Health & Nutrition Clinical Specialist (CMNCS), 2025

  • Certified LEAP Therapist

  • Certified Laughter Yoga Facilitator 

Continuing Advanced Trainings

  • Nutritional Psychology

  • Ongoing professional supervision for eating disorders

  • PCOS Training Course for Dietitians with Angela Grassi

  • Body Image Training 2.0 with Marci Evans

  • Rouxbe Plant-based Nutrition course

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy training for dietitians

  • Binge Eating Disorder Treatment Course for Dietitians

Values

Connection

Fostering healing and growth through virtual support groups and 1 on 1 collaborative relationships

Inclusion

Offering inclusive pricing, rejecting all forms of oppression, acknowledging our own privilege, and valuing diversity in all forms

Sustainability

Offering a virtual, zero-waste model of sustainable care, and working to support plant-forward, environmentally-friendly dietary patterns

Collaborative

Working with clients to optimize care and collaborating with client to access own body wisdom and lived experiences to guide treatment process

Curiousity

Offering kind, non-judgemental and transparent care with openness to whatever comes up

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