Jennifer Belanger
MS RD LDN
Hi! I’m Jen Belanger. You can probably guess that my life revolves around food! I love cooking it, eating it, talking about it, and teaching others about it! Nutrition is so much more than just what we eat to fuel our bodies. It’s baking cookies with grandma in her kitchen, biting into a fresh picked peach on a hot August day, and gathering with our families around the table on Thanksgiving. My approach to food and nutrition is simple and realistic. I want to help you, your children, and your family love and appreciate food and all it has to offer us!
I attended Framingham State University for my undergraduate work, completing their Coordinated Program in Dietetics in 2013. I passed the RD exam just after graduation, a highly regulated board exam that you must pass in order to use RD after your name! I went back in 2017 to obtain my Master’s Degree in Nutrition from UMASS Amherst. My work experience is vast, ranging from hospital, subacute, and long-term care dietetics, to family and pediatric nutrition counseling. I love the fast paced and ever-changing thrill of the field!
Staying active in the community and giving back is so important to me! I live in Belchertown with my husband, daughters, and fiesty Doberman. I’ve hosted some free nutrition classes at the Belchertown Senior Center and Clapp Memorial Library. I regularly appear on WWLP’s hit lifestyle show Mass Appeal showcasing recipes and healthy eating tips. Make sure you check out the Videos tab to see what I’m all about! In my free time I love traveling, hiking, dancing, and reading.
Jen is also a trained feeding therapist specializing in infant and toddler feeding, including Baby Led Weaning, the picky toddler phase, challenges feeding school-aged kids, and pediatrics with complex care needs. Jen also offers treatment of eating disorders and disordered eating for all ages. Jen practices from a trauma informed, weight inclusive lens. You can learn more about eating disorder treatment by clicking here. Jen sees clients both in the office and virtually.
Avery Brillo
MS RD LDN
Avery earned her bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences in 2022 and her Master’s in Nutrition and Human Performance in 2025, both from Merrimack College. Through her dietetic internship, Avery gained experience across clinical, community, research, foodservice, and fitness settings—preparing her to deliver well-rounded, evidence-informed care tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. Outside of work, Avery enjoys playing pickleball and tennis, cooking new recipes, going for walks or runs, reading, and is a big fan of the Boston Celtics.
She has experience working with adolescents and young adults navigating disordered eating and body image concerns, using a compassionate, individualized approach that fosters healing relationships with food. Avery also brings a strong foundation in sports nutrition, having worked with athletes to optimize performance, recovery, and overall well-being through practical, sustainable strategies. Avery joined Jen Belanger Nutrition LLC in 2025 and sees clients both virtually and in person.
Lauren Amann
RD LDN
Lauren received her bachelor’s degree from UMASS Amherst and completed her Master’s degree in Nutrition at Framingham State University. She obtained her RD in 2022. Lauren has a wide skill set, ranging from medical nutrition therapy for chronic diseases to tips and tricks to solve picky eating. She has two kids of her own and also works as a paraprofessional in public schools.
Lauren loves to teach kids and families about good nutrition through cooking and recipe creation and has special interests in sports nutrition and fueling young athletes. Lauren welcomes adult clients, as we recognize the connection that healthy kids start with healthy parents. Lauren also has a passion for all things women’s health including hormones and fertility. Lauren joined Jen Belanger Nutrition LLC in 2023 and provides virtual appointments.
Elizabeth Rose
MD IBCLC
Dr. Elizabeth Rose is a pediatrician and lactation specialist. For the past 15 years, she has focused her medical practice exclusively on caring for breastfeeding mothers and babies. As a
board-certified pediatrician, IBCLC (international board certified lactation consultant) and a mother of two, Dr. Rose understands the challenges that breastfeeding mothers and babies face. She has the skills and experience to help families reach their individual goals. She takes the time to listen, provides a comprehensive evaluation and creates a personalized care plan.
Dr. Rose attended medical school and completed her pediatric residency at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY, in 2007. She initially worked as a primary care pediatrician in Springfield, MA. After having her own children, and struggling with breastfeeding herself, she set out to become a lactation expert to help patients overcome breastfeeding challenges. She is now board certified by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine and a fellow of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine. Dr. Rose is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate breastfeeding care in collaboration with the families own care
providers.
Dr. Rose lives with her husband, two teenage children and rescue dog, Bianca. In her free time, she enjoys walking and running outdoors, reading and spending time with her family and friends. Dr. Rose joined Jen Belanger Nutrition in 2026 and sees families in person.
Katie Tower
OT
Katie is one of our Occupational Therapist at Jen Belanger Nutrition. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and earned her Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Bay Path University. Katie is an SOS-trained feeding therapist, and she is also Beckham Oral Motor Certified.
She has experience working with children and their families in a variety of settings. Katie joined Jen Belanger Nutrition LLC in 2025 and sees clients both virtually and in person.
Tina Kaciak Mulcahy
OT
This is Tina. She earned her Master’s degree in occupational therapy from Springfield College in 2013, and has been working with children and their families for the past 12 years. She loves everything about feeding and has experience with picky eating, sensory preferences, and working with medically complex children and their caregivers to address the steps and individual goals of feeding.
Tina will also be getting her Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) certification in the next couple of months and is looking forward to supporting families with breastfeeding as well! Additionally, Tina is Newborn Behavioral Observation (NBO) certified through the Brazelton Institute. This special skill set allows her to interpret infant cues and is especially helpful when working with lactation clients. When not working, Tina enjoys spending time with her husband and three children on our blueberry farm, exploring new places in nature, and reading. Tina joined Jen Belanger Nutrition LLC in 2026 and sees clients both virtually and in person.
Izzy Wilson
CLC and Admin
Hi, I’m Izzy. I’m a Certified Lactation Counselor with a passion for supporting mothers and families through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and beyond. In addition to the work I do with lactation, I am a senior at the University of New Hampshire majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics working to become a Registered Dietitian with a focus on prenatal and lactation nutrition, helping to guide and empower families through some of the most important (and sometimes challenging) stages of life.
In addition to my studies and counseling work, I also handle administrative tasks for our office — so if you give us a call, there’s a good chance you’ll be speaking directly with me! I’m always happy to help and look forward to speaking with you. You may also recognize me from my role as Co-Host of our podcast Mom, What’s For Dinner? where Jen and I discuss numerous nutrition topics related to feeding kids.