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About Irma Jennings, INHC

Navigating osteoporosis care through expert guidance and evidence-based nutrition
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My personal story

My awakening to proper health came in with a B-A-N-G.
One sleepless night, I found myself in the emergency room, leaving behind my husband and 4-year-old son. My head felt like it was going to explode.

Diagnosis: Migraines. Adrenal Fatigue. Followed by… Osteopenia.
I was in my
50s, burning out physically, mentally, and emotionally. My fast-paced, high-stress lifestyle had eroded my health, and my body was screaming for help. I had ignored the signs for too long. The acid churning in my belly, the chronic exhaustion, the relentless pressure of a Wall Street career—I thought it was all normal until my health crisis forced me to wake up.

This wasn’t just a medical diagnosis; it was a reckoning—a call to come home to myself.

Unraveling the lies I had lived

For years, I played the part of a driven professional, relentless achiever, and provider. I pushed harder, worked longer hours, and outperformed my male colleagues, yet my paycheck still lagged behind theirs.
Phones rang. Deals closed. Money moved. And my body broke down.

I was utterly disconnected from myself—feeding my stress with processed food and coffee, numbing my fatigue with ambition, and prioritizing my clients’ “buckets of bucks” over my well-being.

A wake-up call on an organic farm

Then, life took a sharp turn. I joined my son’s 5th-grade class on a week-long trip to an organic/biodynamic farm.

I was mesmerized by the farmers' respect for the land, animals, and food. One morning, I woke naturally at 4:30 AM—not from stress, but from something more profound. I stepped outside and stood still, absorbing the quiet symphony of the farm.

Farmers were milking cows in rhythmic harmony.

Chickens scratching the earth.

A hush in the air, both foreign and familiar.

And then, a whisper: “Food is Medicine".

I had no idea where this realization would lead, but one thing was sure:

I had to get out.

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Saying goodbye to wall street, hello to true nourishment

Walking away from my Wall Street career, I knew I couldn’t change the power imbalances I had fought for years.

But I could change my own life.

I enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition® in 2003, immersing myself in the study of food and healing. My journey took me to India, Bali, Thailand, Costa Rica, Northern California, and the Natural Gourmet Institute in NYC—where I spent decades deepening my knowledge of food as medicine.
What I discovered was profound: The food I had eaten in my past life mirrored the emotional burdens I had swallowed, stuffed down, and couldn’t digest.

My bones, depleted, had taken the brunt of my self-destructive choices.
And then it hit me—osteopenia wasn’t a curse. It was a blessing.

From breakdown to breakthrough

I transformed my body and life by:
Eating mineral-rich foods
Drinking herbal infusions
Practicing weight-bearing exercises
Meditating
Eliminating toxic foods & most importantly, toxic relationships

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From victim to victor

At 60 years old, after 37 years in the hustle of New York City and a life-changing divorce, I made the difficult decision to leave the city I love and embark on a new chapter in New Hope, PA.

Over the past five years, my role has expanded to that of an Osteoporosis Patient Navigator, as it became clear that my clients were lost and overwhelmed. They needed a trusted guide to see through the myths and hype surrounding bone health. I advocate for my clients by:

Personalized Advocacy
  • Helping clients navigate their bone health journey with expert support.
Doctor Appointment Support
  • Attending client sessions to ensure their concerns are heard.
DXA/TBS Screening Assistance
  • Locating facilities for comprehensive bone density assessments.
Connecting with experts, finding:
  • Bone doctors who truly listen
  • Gut health specialists
  • Hormone experts
  • Osteoporosis exercise specialists who understand muscle and balance
Doctor Appointment Support
  • Food as Medicine for Optimal Bone Health
  • Gut Health to support healing
  • Strength and balance-focused exercise
  • Hormonal balance considerations for bone and overall well-being

Now in my 70s, and even more rewarding, my clients trust me with their bones!

So much more fulfilling than the “Buckets of Bucks” I once managed on Wall Street, Food as Medicine lives at the heart of my practice. The bones of my work have become even more inclusive—offering a comprehensive and personalized approach to bone health that empowers clients to take control of their well-being with the right tools, expert connections, and ongoing support.

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What experts says about Irma

  • Irma Jennings, an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with 20 years of coaching experience and 13 years in bone health, offers evidence-based solutions and personalized strategies. Her understanding of DXAs, TBS, blood work, and bone biomarkers, combined with knowledge in nutrition and exercise, equips you to confidently discuss your bone health with your doctor, creating a productive partnership.
    Dr. Keith McCormick
    Board-certified Chiropractic Physician & Author
  • Irma’s bone health program is a must for those who wish to increase their bone health through healthy food choices, improved digestion and support regarding an osteoporosis diagnosis. Irma has gone way beyond her nutritional training and helps clients get what they need from their doctors.

    Irma knows more about bone health than most medical doctors in the field.
    Lani Simpson, DC, CCD
    Certified Osteoporosis & Bone Health Expert and Author
  • Irma Jennings is an astute, supremely qualified teacher who excites her clients to achieve and maintain a vibrant and healthy lifestyle.
    Helene Leonetti, MD
    An international authority on natural bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (or BHRT)

My years of dedication in osteoporosis care.

What started as a search for answers grew into a deep commitment to bone health. Let me share the experiences that led me to become an expert in osteoporosis care.

Professional development

Natural Approaches to Osteoporosis & Bone Health Summit
• Day - 1: Protein-Focused cooking Demonstration (2025)

• Day - 5: Osteoporosis fracture and exercises (2025)
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Present
Advance Bone Health Education
• Bones Continued Ed: Kim Millman, MD, PhD | Restore & Rebuild - 100 Days to Healthier Bones (2024)

• Bones Continued Ed: Kim Millman, MD, PhD | Restore & Rebuild - 100 Days to Healthier Bones (2023)
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2023 - 2024
Specialized Training Programs
• Bones Continued Ed: Health Dis-Ease and Dysfunction - The School of Applied Functional Medicine

• Coaching: Positive Intelligence

• Bones Continued Ed: Susan Brown, PhD | Love Your Bones - Love Your Life weekend intensive
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2020 - 2022
Advanced Professional Development
• Coaching: Jean Houston, PhD - Walking the steps of the ancient healers. Eighteen day mindfulness - Greece

• Nutrition: Damanhur, Italy - Study Music of the Plants and esoteric philosophy

• Coaching: Immersion at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition ®, 3-month self-study in business and coaching skills.

• Coaching: Quantum Coaching - 75-hour Coaching Program - 69 hours ICF certification

• Coaching: International Coach Federation - 30 Training Hours

• Nutrition: Rainbow Foods and Supplements Science based cutting edge advanced course - Dr. Deanna Minich, PhD, FACN, CNS, IFMPC - 64 hours

• Continued Ed: Dr. Lani Simpson's Masterclass - No Nonsense Bone Health Guide Weekly educational webinars topics range from: bones, fractures, food, TBS, DXA, bone markers, lab work, medications
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2015 - 2019
Foundational Education
• Nutrition: Certification - Healing with Whole Foods: Asian Traditions, BALI, Indonesia - 100 hours

• Bones: Education: Bone Marrow Nei Kung, 2-hour private training, Universal Healing Tao Center, THAILAND

• Nutrition: Bach Flowers Training Level One, PA

• Movement Intelligence Completion Certificate Ruthy Alone, PhD - Feldenkrais - 24 hours

• Coaching: Non-Violent Communication - 16 week program, PA

• Nutrition: The Digestive Series Hosted by Sean Croxton - 25 experts

• Nutrition: The Food Revolution Summit Hosted by John Robbins

• Nutrition: Detox Summit - Hosted by Deanna Minich, PhD in collaboration with the Institute for Functional Medicine

• Coaching: Jean Houston, PhD - Awakening Your Life's Purpose - 7 week course

• Coaching: Jean Houston, PhD - Living Your Supreme Destiny - 6 month program
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2010 - 2014
Early Career Development
• Certification: American Association of Drugless Practitioners

• Nutrition: Institute for Integrative Nutrition® (IIN) Professional Training Program, NYC - Certification

• Coaching: Institute for Integrative Nutrition® (IIN) Immersion Program, NYC - certification

• Nutrition: Institute for Integrative Nutrition® 3-week immersion program. Studied Ayurvedic health, Puna, INDIA

• Nutrition: 5-month Training in the Psychology of Eating with Marc David, M.A.

• Certification - Usui Shiki Ryoho First Degree Reiki Practitioner, NYC

• Certification - Usui Shiki Ryoho Second Degree Reiki Practitioner, NYC

• Nutrition: Certification - Heartwood Institute Whole Foods and Tradition Chinese Medicine, CA - 140 hours
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2004 - 2008

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